The Basics
Grading & Policies
Career Areas
Units of Study
Classroom Expectations
100

What is Mrs. Fortune's email address?

afortu1@neisd.net

100

How much are Classwork and Quizzes worth toward your final grade?

60%

100

Name one of the four career areas we will explore in this class.

Hotel Industry

Food Industry

Amusement Parks Industry

Travel Industry

100

How many total units will we cover this year?

12 units 

100

True or False: You can use your Chromebook to watch YouTube during class.

False. Technology should be used responsibly and only for class-related activities.

200

What room does this class meet in?

FCS Room

200

How much are Tests, Projects, and Labs worth toward your final grade?

40%

200

Which career area would a chef or restaurant manager work in?

Food Industry

200

Which unit is about hotels and where people stay?

Unit 5: The World of Lodging

AND

Unit 6: Hotel Operations

200

What does FCS stand for?

Family & Consumer Sciences 

300

What size/type of binder do you need for this class?

2-in 3 ring binder

300

What percentage is deducted from late work?

20%

300

Which industry area includes theme parks such as Six Flags or Disney World?

Amusement Parks Industry

300

Which unit focuses on theme parks and fun attractions?

Unit 9: Recreation, Amusement & Attractions

300

If you are absent, whose responsibility is it to check for missed assignments?

It is the student's responsibility.

400

Name two of the three materials you need to bring to class

Pencil, 8-tab dividers 

400

When is the deadline for turning in late work?

Late work is accepted until the material is assessed summatively or until the end of the 3-week grading period, whichever comes first.

400

Name all four career areas we will explore this year.

Hotel Industry, Food Industry, Amusement Parks Industry, and Travel Industry

400

What is Unit 2 about, and why is it important for food safety?

Safety and Sanitation

400

Name two of the six classroom expectations listed in the syllabus.

  • Be respectful to yourself, your classmates, your teacher, and the learning environment.

  • Come prepared with materials and a ready-to-learn attitude.

  • Follow classroom and safety procedures.

  • Participate actively, collaborate appropriately, and ask questions when needed.

  • Use classroom technology responsibly and only for class-related activities.

  • Take responsibility for your learning, choices, and work.

500

What days and times is tutoring available?

Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:55 to 4:25

500

What might happen if you cheat, plagiarize, or copy another student's work?

The student may receive a zero, and their parent or guardian may be contacted.

500

A flight attendant, travel agent, and cruise ship worker would all be part of which career area?

Travel Industry

500

Name three of the twelve units we will study this year.

  • Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism

  • Safety and Sanitation

  • Heart of Hospitality

  • The World of Food and Beverage

  • The World of Lodging

  • Hotel Operations

  • Travel

  • Tourism

  • Recreation, Amusement & Attractions

  • Hospitality Management

  • Career Exploration

  • College & Career Readiness

500

According to “A Note to My Students,” do you need to know what career you want yet?

No. Students do not have to know what career they want yet.