Family Living 425

Course Description - Teacher contact information - Attendance Policy

Materials to be submitted11:30 am Tuesday June 17 2008

Course Description

FAM 425A - FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION - Academic - ½ credit
This personal development course has themes on relationships, human sexuality and
healthful living. It is intended to help students understand and appreciate values, interests and abilities
within themselves and others. Students understand a variety of skills, attitudes and behaviours that
promote successful relationships, assume responsibility for personal health and well-being and to
enhance the central roles played by work and family in daily life. Its main focus is on adolescence. The
course is designed to be participatory, with emphasis on effective communicating and decision making.

Teacher contact information

Teacher:

Ms. Sally MacDonald
sxmacdonald@edu.pe.ca
902-836-8901 school
902-628-8236 home

Attendance Policy	Being in class on time ensures students get the most out of classes. Students are responsible for lessons and activities even if they missed or were late for the class.
First Late/unexcused absence	gentle warning by teacher; noted on student's attendance record.
Second Late/unexcused absence	stern warning by teacher; noted on student's attendance record;
Third Late/unexcused absence	even sterner warning; call parents to inform of problem; noted on student's attendance record.
Fourth Late/unexcused absence	student not allowed into class; call parents to inform of situation; noted on student's attendance record. Student goes to academic support room to complete four page had written assignment on the importance of punctuality. The student must complete this assignment in a satisfactory manner to get permission to rejoin the class; student is responsible for all work missed during absence(s).
Any more Lates/unexcused absences?	student not allowed into class; call parents to inform of situation; noted on student's attendance record. Student completes hand written assignment presenting reasons why the he/she should be permitted to rejoin the course.