KEY:
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INSTRUCTOR(S) NAME: FRAN WINDISCH___
SCHOOL DISTRICT: KENNEWICK_ SCHOOL NAME: HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL_ PROGRAM: FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES
PROGRAM STANDARDS AND
CHARACTERISTICS
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
CURRICULUM
Curriculum:
 Curriculum and instructional
materials are up-to-date
 Curriculum is aligned to the
essential learnings and grade level
expectations
 Course competencies are aligned to
local/state/national standards
 Safety competencies are integrated
into the curriculum
 Safety is taught and assessed
 Competencies for employability are
integrated into the curriculum
 Employability skills are taught,
assessed and documented
 Leadership competencies are
integrated into the curriculum
 Non-traditional career objectives
are integrated into the curriculum
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
• Purchase supplemental curriculum
• Purchase curriculum
resources
resources/DVD’s, iPad Apps
• Review 7th and 8th grade curriculum • Purchase supplies and resources
for food science labs
• Develop frameworks and submit to
OSPI for approval
o Food Science
o Personal Choices
Continuing Activities:
• Provide relevant enrichment activities and projects
• Research and purchase supplemental curriculum materials
• Meet with high school FCS staff to align curriculum
Equipment/Facilities
 Labs/shops have appropriate
equipment
 Facilities and environment meet
safety standards
 Safety plan is on file
Focus Activities:
• Purchase refrigerator
• Purchase washer & Dryer
• Purchase new stoves (7)
• Purchase microwaves (7)
• Computers (4)
• Purchase printer
• Install locks on all cupboards and
drawers
• Purchase storage containers
EQUIPMENT/FACILITIES
Focus Activities:
• Purchase iPads or tablets (15)
• Update small appliances
o Mixers (4)
o Waffle makers (7)
• Purchase kitchen utensils (7 sets)
• Purchase bake ware/cookie sheets
(for each kitchen)
Focus Activities:
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Focus Activities:
• Purchase new sewing machines
• Purchase small appliances
o Blenders (7)
• Purchase silverware and dishes for
each kitchen (7 sets)
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INSTRUCTOR(S) NAME: FRAN WINDISCH___
SCHOOL DISTRICT: KENNEWICK_ SCHOOL NAME: HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL_ PROGRAM: FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES
PROGRAM STANDARDS AND
CHARACTERISTICS
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
Continuing Activities:
• Review equipment needs and update focus activities
WORK-BASED LEARNING
Focus Activities:
•
Work-Based Learning
 WBL opportunities are available
for all students
 Non-traditional career options are
provided
Focus Activities:
• Develop opportunities to connect
MS students to the HS
Continuing Activities:
•
Advisory Committees
•
Review and endorse curriculum;
assure alignment to program
standards
•
Provide expertise in the design,
development and delivery of
programs/courses
•
Review labor market information
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
• Attend Family & Consumer
•
Sciences advisory committee
meetings
Continuing Activities:
• Attend advisory committee meetings
• Utilize advisory committee for project ideas
Program Improvement/Student
Recruitment
 A student recruitment plan has
been developed
 A program promotion plan is in
place
Focus Activities:
• Explore high school peer
involvement
Focus Activities:
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ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Post HS/Articulation
 Post-high school information is
integrated into the program
PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT/STUDENT RECRUITMENT
Focus Activities:
• Work with HS FCS students to
provide information about HS
program opportunities
Continuing Activities:
• Help students understand middle school scope and sequence
• Help 8th graders understand options in high school
MS/POST HS/ARTICULATION
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
• Take students on a field trip to Tri
• Take students on a field trip to Tri
Tech
Tech and to KaHS/FCS
• Provide information about the HS
courses to students
Focus Activities:
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Focus Activities:
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Focus Activities:
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INSTRUCTOR(S) NAME: FRAN WINDISCH___
SCHOOL DISTRICT: KENNEWICK_ SCHOOL NAME: HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL_ PROGRAM: FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES
PROGRAM STANDARDS AND
CHARACTERISTICS

Articulation agreements are in
place where feasible
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
Continuing Activities:
• Help students understand lifelong learning
• Help students understand need for post-secondary training
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Student Leadership
 Leadership competencies are
integrated into the curriculum
 Leadership skills are demonstrated
and documented
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
• Research student leadership
• Develop and implement leadership
opportunities for the program
component of the program
Continuing Activities:
• Evaluate leadership activities for effectiveness
Professional Development
 Teachers have knowledge, training
and pathway-related industry skills
in their program area
 Teachers have recent training in
their content area
 Teachers maintain current CTE
certification and first aid/CPR
certification
Focus Activities:
• Obtain CTE Certification
• Attend the fall FCS conference
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Focus Activities:
• Attend FCS PD
Focus Activities:
• Continue to develop leadership
component of the program
Focus Activities:
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Continuing Activities:
• Maintain 1st aid/CPR certification
• Research and identify relevant workshop or conference
BUILDING PRINCIPAL APPROVAL: _____________________________________________________________
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: _____________________________________
ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVAL: ____3/12/15
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