Assignments week of 9/25/11-

Worksheets discussion on character education: Respect, Responsibility and Fairness

 

 

Vocational Class Syllabus

TLC Program

Classical High School, Lynn, Ma,

 2011-2012 School Year

Mrs. Toomey

 

Course Description: This comprehensive course provides an opportunity for students to acquire real world skills that provide them with practical tools, experiences and knowledge that will positively affect their future adult lives related in terms of employment, post secondary education, community service as well as social and self-regulating skills.  Emphasis will also be placed on consumer spending and budgeting, housing choices, basic food preparation and guidance in establishing wholesome relationships. Leadership development will also be implemented and developed.

Texts and materials: Various, many supplied by school

 

General Overview

I. Building Character (self-esteem/self concept)

 

II. Building Relationship Skills

a. Communication Skills

b. Conflict Resolution

Dealing with Peer Pressure

 

III. Relating to Family

 

IV. Food and Nutrition

a.Nutrients and their Functions

b. Food Guide Pyramid

c. Food Labs

 

V.  Career Planning ( Choosing a Career and  or plotting a Course for Post Secondary Education)

a. Application Process

b. Writing a Resume

c. Interview Process

d. Choosing Suitable Housing

e. Developing a budget

f. Developing a realistic Life plan

VI-Review and Implementation

Please Note-Classical High School or the instructor reserve the right to change part or parts of the course design and or scope based on students’ needs and the school and or teacher’s

Week of 9/26

SWBAT

9/26  Identify setting and major charaater while reading Monster. Word of the week protagonist.

9/27 Identify antagonist, climax and outcome. Write a short summary of chapter.

9/28 Identify theme and mood

9/28 Continue reading Monster

9/30 Quiz

Week of 10/23

Reading Seedfolks: Decorate folders, discuss what community and neighborhood means.

10/4

SWBAT

Identify and recognize a vignette.

Making connections, text to self

10/11

Read 1st chapter Kim

10/13

Reading strategy questions, students will write questions as they read.

10/11

Read and discuss chapter 2 Ana

10/19

Visual Image: Students will draw and describe what they think the empty lot looks like

10/20

Cooking Project:

Students will list and measure ingredients used to make tacos, rice and beans

Week of 10/31

Seedfolks:

Read and discuss Wendell:  What happened to his family, how does he feel when Anna tells him what to do etc.

11/2

Cooking Project:  Students will prepare American Chop Suey, set table and clean up kitchen. Enjoy!

Week of 11/7

Visual Image

Read Leona, draw a picture of the lot, describe picture using quotes from story

Read Sam, tell some of the problems Sam saw with the garden

Week of 11/21

Cooking Project

Given written and oral direction, students will make lasagna, salad and monkey bread. Discuss what we are thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving!

Week of 11/28

Students will finish reading Seedfolks, discuss and write of the things that turned the neighborhood into a community.

SWBAT

Learn the online job application process

Week of 12/12

SWBAT

Fill out applications for renting an apartment and signing a lease

Week of 1/3/12

SWBAT understand interest rates on savings and loans

Week of 1/9/12

SWBAT

Think about a place to live, check classified ads for places to rent and decode the classifieds

Week of 1/17/12

Students will prepare for midterms

Week of January 30th

SWBAT

Identify what they are looking for in a place to live

Decode the classifieds

Think about life with a roommate

Week of 2/6

SWBAT

Define words used in the classified ads for apartment rentals

List advantages and disadvantages of living w/roommate

Week of 2/13

SWBAT

Select a place to live

Fill out an application for license permit online

Week of 02/27/2012

SWBAT

Review and identify vocabulary related to “living on your own” “handicapped, utilities and prefer”

Week of 03/05/2012

SWBAT

Show daily expenses; discuss importance of watching of how we spend money

Week of 03/12/2012

SWBAT

Prepare a meal, using chicken, potatoes and carrots. Use table manners, and clean up.

Make a one minute cake: using 2 cake mixes and water

Week of 4/2/2012

SWBAT

Finish job application packet

Week of 4/9/2012

SWBAT

Recognize  a “Good Driver” Lesson one learning to drive. Vocab. minor, license, permit

4/23/12

SWBAT

Explain how accidents can be prevented or reduced.