Instructor: Debbie Tharp
Contact: Debbie@class-source.com
Grade Levels: Ages 13 and Up
Course Description: This class will introduce the fundamentals of home economics, hospitality and personal etiquette.
Course Objectives:
Home Economics:
i. Clothing construction – purchasing, laundering, organizing
ii. Textiles – decorating & versatility
iii. Food preparation – purchasing, storing, preparing, sanitation
iv. Nutrition – meal planning & diet
v. Child development – first aid/safety, diapering/clothing
vi. Money Management - Bill schedules, writing a check/balancing accounts
vii. Home management – Cleaning & Organization, Time management
Etiquette/Hospitality:
Greetings & Introductions – human relational skills
Correspondences – Invitations, Responses and conflict resolution
Financial planning - economic principles of hospitality
Hosting - organizational structure of lodging & spaces
Hospitality - responding to guest needs, requests, and concerns.
Table setting & Food Courses – casual & formal settings, party planning menus
Class Time: Tuesday 12:30PM-1:25PM
Course Duration: Full Year
Books Required: The Ladies’ book of Etiquette and manual of politeness by Florence Hartley (OR The Gentleman's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness by Cecil B. Hartley)
Required Materials(s): 3 ring binder, paper, dividers (7), At home computer device (can be tablet)
Supply Fee: $40 (for Diapers, laundry baskets for all students, first aid items, latex gloves, band aids, child safety items, cleaning products).
Classroom Expectations:
Active Participation during class.
Self-ownership: Be in the classroom on time.
Ownership: Clean up after yourself; focus on work at hand. If unsure what to do, ask for clarification.
Achievement: Complete work on time, bring needed materials.
Respect: Respect fellow students and each individual’s creative abilities, listen attentively, follow procedures.
Phone Policy: Cell phones will only be allowed during specific times and for class use exclusively as the instructor indicates.
Grading Policies: Grades will be determined by attendance and participation. Completed projects 80%, Attendance 10%, Homework 10%
Our Class Is very hands-on. Your student will learn through informational materials as well as actionable activities. At the end of the year our etiquette students will take a field trip to a fine dining experience to practice everything they have learned. Field trip can be paid with SUFS scholarship.
