TEXTILES AND FASHIONS addresses knowledge and skills related to design, production, acquisition, and distribution in the textiles and fashions arenas. Topics include exploration of textiles and fashion industries; elements of science and design in textiles and apparel; textiles principles and applications; social, psychological, cultural and environmental aspects of clothing and textiles selection; clothing and textile products for people with special needs; critical thinking applied to consumer options for fashion, textiles, and related equipment and tools; care and maintenance of textile products, equipment, and tools; impacts of technology; construction and alteration skills; contemporary issues, including global applications.

Grades will be based on the following items:

• Projects
• Samples
• Worksheets/Puzzles
• Quizzes/Tests
• Cooperative Project
• Participation Points
• Miscellaneous Items

Homework Policy:

Most of the assignments that will be assigned during this class will be completed at that time. We currently have a classroom set of textbooks for the students to use. Homework may be necessary if a student is absent and needs to make up work that was previously completed during class. While working on sewing projects, it may be necessary for students to work on some projects at home if additional time is needed.

Classroom Rules:

1. Passes will only be given with that particular student’s handbook.
2. Safety with the sewing equipment is our number 1 priority!
3. Students are to be in their assigned seats when the bell rings in order to be on time. Tardies will be recorded electronically.
4. Foods and drinks are not allowed in the classroom.
5. Let’s all use appropriate talking in the classroom.
6. Please respect other students and their personal property.
7. Please do not wander around the classroom.
8. CD players are not allowed in class.
9. Make-up application is not appropriate during this class.
10. Please do your own work; cheating is not tolerated.
11. Homework is not usually assigned if class time is used well.
12. Make-up assignments will be found in the class folders on the bulletin board with your name on them. It is your responsibility to pick up those assignments and turn them in to the class trays.
13. The biohazardous box in my room is for everyone’s safety. Let’s use it!

If someone chooses not to follow the rules, the consequences are:

• First offense: Warning
• Second offense:1 after-school detention (30 min)
• Third offense: 2 after-school detentions (30 min each)
• Fourth offense: Referral to the Principal
• Failure to attend assigned detentions will result in a referral to the principal.