Lawrence Free State High School
Career and Technical Education—Family and Consumer Sciences
Health and Human Development I
Course Syllabus
Instructor: Mr. Nolan Henderson
Course Description:
Health and Human Development will provide an in-depth study of the child from conception to
birth through six years of age. This course covers the developmental and behavioral processes
of the whole child and will include actual lab experiences with infants, toddlers, and preschool
age children.
Textbook
The Developing Child is the textbook that will be used for class instruction.
Power Standards
1. Develop in each student a specific level of skills when working with infants and
children.
2. Apply problem-solving skills to reach logical conclusions.
3. Promote career, employability, and workplace skills.
4. Acquire an understanding of child development skills and practices.
5. Demonstrate mathematical skills necessary for working in the human services
industry..
6. Read with understanding and fluency.
7. Write to communicate knowledge specific principles of child development
8. Demonstrate research practices specific to the human services career pathway.
Materials Needed/Experience Based Learning Opportunities
1. A pen or pencil
2. A notebook with dividers
3. Some form of a jump drive min. of 4 GB would be preference
Grading
Grades will include your attendance and participation in class, your notebook, regular classroom
activities, quizzes and a comprehensive final. All grades are given in points and the percentage
grade is figured on the number of points you earn divided by the total number of points
possible. If you should be absent from class, it is your responsibility to secure any make-up
work. Make up work should be done in a timely manner.
Grade Scale: The grading scale used in this class is:
90 – 100% = A
80 – 89% = B
70 – 79% = C
60 – 69% = D
Below 59% = F
Attendance
Regular attendance is very important for you to succeed. ATTENDANCE AND
PARTICIPATION are included each day as part of your overall assessment. Absences will
count against you because you cannot participate in discussion, class activities and cooperative
learning projects. Tardiness to class and non-compliance of classroom/school rules will count
against your attendance/class grade. Students who miss more than 10 days of class will NOT be
able to receive an A in the class regardless of percentage in gradebook. *****Special
Considerations may be worked out between parent and teacher if student will be missing an
extended amount of class due to special circumstances.
TARDY POLICY
We will refer to FSHS Handbook for the occasional tardy. TWO FREE TARDIES WILL BE
GIVEN, REPEAT OFFENDERS WILL LOSE ONE PERCENTAGE POINT ON AFTER 2
UNEXCUSED TARDIES.
Late Work
Late Work Policy is as follows. If you are absent you have one week from the date you pick
up your make-up work. If you do not hand in your homework on the due date you will lose
an automatic 10% off your grade and will lose 5% every day that follows up to one week.
Then late work will no longer be accepted.
Cell Phones and Technology
We will use cellular phones/smart phones as learning tools in this classroom. If cell phones are being used
during a lecture and bellwork, you are to be doing assigned work and not to be texting friends/family members
or be on social networking applications unless otherwise assigned. ONE warning will be given if off task,
after initial warning, students learning device will be taken away and all points will be lost. Repeat
offenders will receive a phone call to parents/guardians
Health and Human Development
This course encourages students to examine the responsibilities of the parenting/caregiver role.
Development from conception to birth and into the preschool years is covered. A study of the child’s
emotional, social, physical and intellectual development is included in the course.
I.
Learning about Children—Chapter One (1 week)
a. Section 1: Making a Difference in Children’s Lives
b. Section 2: Studying Children
II.
The Challenges of Parenting
a. Section 1: Parenting and Families
b. Section 2: Teen Parenthood
III.
Prenatal Development
a. Section 1: The Developing Baby
b. Section 2: The Genetic Package
c. Section 3: Problems in Prenatal Development
d. Section 4: Avoiding Dangers to the Baby
IV.
Preparing to Birth
a. Section 1: A Healthy Pregnancy
b. Section 2: Preparing for the Baby’s Arrival
c. Section 3: Childbirth options
V.
The Baby’s Arrival
a. Section 1: Labor and Birth
b. Section 2: The Newborn
c. Section 3: The Postnatal Period
VI.
The Baby’s First Year
a. Chapter 7: Physical Development of Infants
b. Chapter 8: Emotional Development of Infants
c. Chapter 9: Intellectual Development of Infants
VII.
The Child From One to Three
a. Chapter 10: Physical Development of Children 1 – 3
b. Chapter 11: Emotional Development of Children 1 – 3
c. Chapter 12: Intellectual Development of Children 1 – 3
VIII.
The Child From Four to Six
a. Chapter 13: Physical Development of Children 4 – 6
b. Chapter 14: Emotional Development of Children 4 – 6
c. Chapter 15: Intellectual Development of Children 4 – 6
Acknowledgement Form
I __________________________________, parent/guardian of, _____________________________________,
understand and acknowledge the guidelines and policies of this Syllabus. We will work with Mr. Henderson
and both parties shall uphold their end of the guidelines to the best of their abilities.
Mr. Henderson and signees of this form understand that all special circumstances will be heard and considered
in most cases, and an agreement will be worked out between parent/guardian, students, and teacher to fulfill any
work and additional resources needed to make student successful.
______________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name and Signature
Date
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Student Name and Signature
Date