Early Childhood Education I
Ms. Beth Hall
Tuscarora High School
Family and Consumer Sciences
Ph: 571-252-1900
beth.m.hall@lcps.org
Description: This program focuses on the integration of knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early
childhood education. Content covers career paths within early childhood education and services; developmentallyappropriate practices; integration of the curriculum and instruction to meet children’s developmental needs and
interests; healthy and safe learning environments; principles of guiding children; teaching methods and strategies;
and arranging learning centers that provide for exploration, discovery, and development. Work-based learning
experiences in Tuscarora’s on-site Head Start program (under the supervision of the instructor) are required.
Textbooks:
Essentials for Working with Young Children, by Valora Washington
The Developing Child, by Holly Brisbane
Working with Young Children, by Judy Herr
Course Supplies:
Each student is expected all required materials to class each day.
Required:
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Three-ring binder (1.5-inches wide)
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Loose-leaf paper
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Pen/pencil
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$15 lab fee (for uniform t-shirt)
Classroom Expectations: Please RESPECT yourself, your classmates, your teacher, and school property.
**All students should observe all rules in the student handbook/agenda and posted in the classroom.**
1. ARRIVAL: All students are expected to arrive to class promptly and prepared. As soon as the last bell rings,
students are expected to be in their assigned seats.
2. DISMISSAL: The teacher will dismiss the students, not the bell! Students are expected to be in their seats
and working when the bell rings.
3. It is the student’s responsibility to bring all required materials to class every day.
4. Cheating will not be tolerated! Cheating includes copying other students’ work on any assignment, project,
quiz, or test. If you cheat or allow/assist someone to cheat, all parties involved will receive a failing grade,
and your parents and administration will be notified immediately.
5. Keep the classroom clean and respect furnishings and equipment.
6. Students should use the restroom during class change.
7. Electronic devices of any kind are not to be used during class without teacher
direction/permission. Violation of this rule will result in confiscation.
8. Students should be familiar with and follow the LCPS acceptable use policies for technology.
Make-up Work: IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN AND COMPLETE MAKE-UP WORK. If you have an
excused absence, you will be allowed the same number of days as your absence to make up missed work. Make-up
work must be done before or after school, NOT during valuable class time.
It is very important to keep your notebook up-to-date and organized. Textbooks are not issued; therefore your
notebook becomes your study resource. Cornell note taking will be implemented in the classroom. Notebook checks
will be done at the teacher’s discretion. Notebooks may not be shared.
NOTE - Tuberculosis Testing: Because students will be working with the children participating in the Head Start
Program at Tuscarora High School, proof of tuberculosis (TB) testing dated 9/1/2014 or later is required. Students are
responsible for getting TB testing prior to the start of the school year.
Early Childhood Education I Syllabus Signature Page
Acknowledgement of Receipt: By signing the below, the student and parent/guardian acknowledge that
they have read and understood the contents in the Early Childhood Education I Syllabus, including the
requirements for TB testing and the $15 lab fee for a uniform t-shirt.
Please contact Ms. Hall via email, phone, or in person if either the TB screening or the lab fee are a
problem for your family.
I will work with you to ensure that these do not pose a barrier to participation in the program!
**Please sign and return to Ms. Hall**
Student Name (PRINT) ______________________________ Class Block: ______
Student Signature __________________________________
Date: _________
Student Email Address ______________________________________
T-shirt Size (size up to allow t-shirt to fit over your regular clothes):
S
M
L
XL
2X
3X
(adult t-shirt sizes)
4X
Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________________ Date: ________
Parent/Guardian Phone Numbers:
Parent Comments:
Work ________________________
___________________________________
Cell _________________________
___________________________________
Home ________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
Parent/Guardian Email Addresses(s):
___________________________________
___________________________________
PLEASE RETURN:
1. Course syllabus signed by both the student and parent/guardian - Due: 9/4
2. $15 lab fee (Checks should be made to “Tuscarora High School”) - Due: 9/11
3. TB screening/testing results - Due: 9/25