Dear Parents and Students,
I have been a long time resident of Montgomery and love the fact that I get to teach your children at MISD. My older son, Matthew, is a 2005 graduate of MHS and is currently attending Texas A&M University. Samuel, my younger son, will be a junior this year. I am excited to be teaching the following courses this year in our department. It is truly an honor for me to be teaching subjects that I enjoy and feel are important for everyday living. I love helping students, and I am looking forward to a wonderful year!

I have gone over the following information with your child. You should be receiving a hard copy of this information. Please sign form and have your child return it to me.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
1. Be on time – be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings.
2. Stay in seat during instruction
3. Be prepared and bring all required materials to class! ***
4. Do your own work and keep it organized.
5. Homework is due immediately – one class period late is graded at 90%; two class periods late is 80%; thereafter will not be accepted. (if excused absence, late work will be graded on a 100% scale).
6. Do not write on the desktops –you will come in after school and clean them up if you are caught writing on them.
7. Clean up your mess – I am not your maid!
8. No cell phones – phones must be turned off and out of sight! I will take them up!
9. No food, drinks, candy, or gum.
10. No personal grooming in class. (girls, no makeup during instruction time!!!)
11. Respect yourself, your teacher, and your peers!
12.Other rules will be discussed as a class.

5 tips for success!
S – tudy daily
T – ake your best guess
U – se your knowledge
D – on’t be afraid to make mistakes
Y – ou can do anything if you put your mind to it!

**NOTE: Sometimes throughout the semester, I may request other supplies (ex. for sewing projects). It is very important for students to bring the required class supplies needed for course work. Please call or email me if you have any concerns or questions. Thank you for your support!

Mrs. Barrett

*** September 8th - Meet the Teacher ***

*** September 17th - Progress Reports

GO BEARS !!!!!!!!

A - DAYS

1A - Personal & Family Development
2A - Personal & Family Development
3A - Apparel
4A - Conference

B - DAYS

5B - Personal & Family Development
6B - Textile and Apparel Design
7B - Personal & Family Development
8B - Conference

APPAREL

Semesters: Fall, 2008
Teacher: Leslie Barrett
MHS Phone: 936-597-6401
Cell Phone: 936-537-7172
Room: B122
E-MAIL: lbarrett@misd.org
Conference: 4th period (1:00 to 2:35)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Text: Clothing: Fashion, Fabrics & Construction
Recommended Grade Placement: 10-12 Credit: 1/2 (1 semester)

 This technical laboratory course focuses on apparel from the perspectives of personal decision making related to apparel, the apparel industry, and career preparation. Topics include clothing and society, the fashion world, color and design, fibers and fabrics, fabric construction, apparel repair, wardrobe planning, care, and maintenance. Quality apparel construction is addressed as it relates to consumer decision making and career preparation for the apparel industry. Other content addresses career options.

GRADING: 70% Major grades - *Tests, projects, labs, overall participation/conduct
30% Minor grades – Participation, daily work, homework, quizzes (x 2)

* There will be a minimum of 3 major grades per semester

LATE WORK: Daily work – Students are responsible for obtaining work they miss due to absences. If the nature of some of the work is impossible to complete, students can make-up the daily grade with another activity. Students have the same number of class days missed to complete work and the work will be due the following class meeting. For example, 2 B-days missed – the work will be due on or before the third B-day (2 B-days plus 1 B-day to turn in work).

Tests – Tests are to be taken outside of class time within the make-up period or other arrangements must be made with the teacher.

PLEASE REFER TO STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK

MATERIALS/SUPPLIES NEEDED:
(students are required to keep their work in a binder brought to class each class meeting or in the folder provided by me and kept in class).

 1 box of Kleenex
 Pens/pencils/notebook paper
 1 package of construction paper (any color or multi-colored)
 2 packages of glue sticks
 Sewing supplies (thread, fabric, etc). More information to come.

PERSONAL & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

Semesters: Fall & Spring, 2008-09
Teacher: Leslie Barrett
MHS Phone: 936-597-6401
Cell Phone: 936-537-7172
Room: B122
Email: lbarrett@misd.org
Conference: 4th period (1:00 - 2:35)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Text: Today’s Teen by Joan Kelly-Plate and Eddye Eubanks
Recommended Grade Placement: 9-12 Credit: 1 (2 semesters)

This course is designed to address a broad range of knowledge and skills related to personal development and management, promotion of strong families, and preparation for adult roles. Content includes a focus on:
 Interpersonal skills, decision-making, promotion of family strengths and well-being, developing positive relationships with peers;
 Child development and care;
 Clothing selection and maintenance;
 Nutrition and dietary practices; food selection and preparation;
 Budgeting and consumer-buying practices;
 Management of family housing needs;
 Influences of societal and technological changes, career options

GRADING:
70% Major grades - *Tests, projects, labs, overall participation/conduct
30% Minor grades – Participation, daily work, homework, quizzes (x 2)

* There will be a minimum of 3 major grades per semester


LATE WORK: Daily work – Students are responsible for obtaining work they miss due to absences. A folder with the daily work and assignment will be available for students to obtain and make-up their work. If the nature of some of the work is impossible to complete, students can make-up the daily grade with another activity. Students have the same number of class days missed to complete work and the work will be due the class meeting following. For example, 2 B-days missed – the work will be due on or before the third B-day (2 B-days plus 1 B-day to turn in work).
Tests – Tests are to be taken outside of class time within the make-up period or other arrangements must be made with the teacher.

PLEASE REFER TO STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK

MATERIALS/SUPPLIES NEEDED: (students are required to keep their work in a binder brought to class each class meeting or in the folder provided by me and kept in class).
 1 box of Kleenex
 2 packages of glue sticks
 Pens/pencils/notebook paper
 1 box of quart size baggies
 1 package of construction paper (any color or multi-colored)

TEXTILE AND APPAREL DESIGN
Teacher: Leslie Barrett
Semesters: Fall 2008-09
MHS Phone: 936-597-6401
Cell Phone: 936-537-7172
Room: B122
E-MAIL: lbarrett@misd.org
Conference: 4th period (1:00 to 2:35)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Text: Fashion! By Marry Wolfe
Recommended Grade Placement: 11-12 Credit: 1/2 (1 semester)

 This technical laboratory course is designed to address the textiles and apparel industries, textile design and productions, apparel design practices and influences, and career preparation. Instruction includes knowledge and skills of the design industry, fibers, fabrics, textile and apparel manufacturing systems, industries, federal regulation, and career options.

GRADING:
70% Major grades - *Tests, projects, labs, overall participation/conduct
30% Minor grades – Participation, daily work, homework, quizzes (x2)

* There will be a minimum of 3 major grades per semester

LATE WORK: Daily work – Students are responsible for obtaining work they miss due to absences. If the nature of some of the work is impossible to complete, students can make-up the daily grade with another activity. Students have the same number of class days missed to complete work and the work will be due the class meeting following. For example, 2 B-days missed – the work will be due on or before the third B-day (2 B-days plus 1 B-day to turn in work).
Tests – Tests are to be taken outside of class time within the make-up period or other arrangements must be made with the teacher.

PLEASE REFER TO STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK

MATERIALS/SUPPLIES NEEDED:
 Sketch Pad !!!
 1 box of Kleenex
 Pens/pencils (especially need pencils for drawing)/large eraser/ notebook paper
 2 packages of glue sticks
 1 package manilla paper (prefer large sheets but smaller will work)
 1 box colored pencils
 $8.00 for Fabric Swatch book (will send handout on this)
 binder

*** Be sure and check the list of supplies you will need to have when you come to class! ***

Student will receive a 100 major grade if they bring their supplies to class!!!