Payson Junior High Clothing 1 Mrs. Michelle Prior michelle.prior@nebo.

edu (801) 465-6015

Dear Parents and Students, Welcome to Clothing 1! This course introduces students to basic sewing and pressing equipment, textiles, introductory level project construction techniques, and techniques for constructing edge finishes. Classroom Policies: 1. Listen when others are talking teacher and peers. 2. Keep hands, fingers, and other objects to yourself 3. Have your space clean every day when you leave (includes desks, equipment, and floor) 4. No electronic devices, unless instructed to use them. 5. Respect others, their belongings, and their space. Consequences for inappropriate behavior: 1. Warning 2. Removal of Lab privileges for the day 3. Doing a lab duty of some sorts (clean dishes, desks, machines) 4. Call home to your parents 5. Meeting with the Principle Materials and Fees: Students need to come prepared each day with a pencil and a notebook. Students will also need supplies for the sewing projects they will be completing this semester. Below is a list of the projects we will be completing with all of the supplies listed along with the due dates.

It is very important that you have these supplies on time! Some find it easier to get everything at once. Everything should fit in your classroom tote tray! Most patterns are provided by the teacher, but students may bring in their own for approval.
Grading: Break Down Grading Scale Tests and I can quizzes 40% A 100-94 B- 82-80 D+ 69-66 Projects and Assignments 35% A- 93-90 C+ 79-76 D 65-63 Participation* 15% B+ 89-86 C 75-73 D- 62-60 Attendance** 10% B 85-83 C- 72-70 F 59 *There will be 5 points for participation in class every day. This includes being prepared with your pencil, being in your chair when the bell rings, staying awake, not doing other homework, participating in the activities and not disrupting other students **There will be 100 attendance point given this term/trimester, if you are absent you will lose 5 points and if you are tardy for any reason you will lose 3 points. These points cannot be made up. Bell ringers will also be in Attendance and those can be made up, so please come and talk to me if you miss one.

FIRST TERM
Basic Equipment (needed by with your name on each item)

SECOND TERM
Pajama Shirt, Nightshirt, or Blouse (needed by ) Many patterns available in classroom. (If students provide their own, it must have sleeves, a collar, and buttons) Yardage and notions requirements listed on the pattern envelope

Seam gauge Seam ripper Marking pen or pencil Straight pins (preferably with plastic heads) Pin cushion or pin magnet (to hold pins) Hand-sewing needles Fabric scissors Safety pins (2-3) Storage container (the size of a pencil box)

Quilt choose one of the options below (needed by ) Log Cabin Quilt (finished size 40x40) 1/8 yd, center square (usually red) 1/4 yd, light color #1 1/3 yd, light color #2 1/2 yd, light color #3 1/4 yd, dark color #1 1/2 yd, dark color #2 5/8 yd, dark color #3 1/3 yd, border #1 1/2 yd, border #2 1/2 yd, binding 1 yd, backing 40x40 batting (or crib size) Row Rag Quilt (finished size 45x60) Do not pre-wash any flannel! 1/2 yd of 7 different flannels 1 7/8 yd white flannel (for batting) 2 color checkerboard rag quilt (finished size 48x60) Do not pre-wash any flannel! 1 2/3 yd or 2 different flannels (for top) 2 1/4 yd thin batting (like Warm & Natural) 3 1/3 yd flannel (for back, one color) OR 1 2/3 yd or 2 flannels (for back, two colors) 2 color checkerboard rag quilt (finished size 48x60) Do not pre-wash any flannel! 3/4 yd of 5 different flannels (for top) 2 1/4 yd thin batting (like Warm & Natural) 3 1/3 yd flannel (for back, one color) OR 1 2/3 yd or 2 flannels (for back, two colors)

Pajama Pant (needed by

2 or 3 yards 45 wide cotton woven fabric (or flannel) OR 1 yards 60 wide cotton woven fabric (or flannel) less if making shorts, OR more if you are tall. Matching all-purpose thread

Skirt or Pant (needed by

Some patterns available in classroom. (If students provide their own pattern, it must have a zipper and a waistband or facing) Fabric yardage and notions requirements listed on the pattern envelope

*Some fabric stores offer a 10-15% discount on student projects! It doesnt hurt to ask! *Please do not feel the need to spend excessive amount of money on these supplies. Ask grandma or neighbors if they have any fabric they will donate to you. Another idea is to use sheets from home or purchase some inexpensively at a thrift store.

Mrs. Priors Classroom Procedures

1. When you enter the classroom: Get all needed materials ready for class to start grab any papers from you file folders by the door, sharpen your pencil, and begin bell work. 2. When you forget a pencil: In order to borrow a pencil from the teacher you have to give her some collateral. This means you give the teacher a phone, iPod, wallet, etc. . . . and then the teacher will give you a pencil, if she has one. 3. When the bell rings at the start of the period: Be in your seat and begin working on the bell ringer while I take role. The bell ringers will be written on the board and you will write your responses on the bell ringer paper I will give you. 4. When you are tardy: Come in quietly, sign in the tardy book, get your supplies from your file folder, take your seat, and get on task with the class. This can all be done without making a sound. To help clarify a tardy is running through the door and/or funning to your seat after the bell. A late tardy is walking through the door 10-20 minutes after the bell. (Remember: Tardies and Late Tardies drop your grade.) 5. When the bell rings at the end of class: The bells are for the teachers more than they are for the students. At the end of class, remain in your seat until I dismiss you. I will usually give you some time before the bell rings to put your papers back in your file folder (the papers should never leave the classroom unless it is homework), put the materials we used that day away, and clean up your area. Realize that your class may have to stay after the bell rings in order to accomplish these and possibly other tasks. (Just in case you are wonderingI will never let you leave class early, so dont ask.) 6. When you are absent: Before the bell rings at the start of class turn in any work that was assigned before you left into the late basket. Make sure you write ABSENT at the top of the assignment, otherwise your work will be assumed late. Please talk to me before or after class on what assignments you missed and how you can make them up. Because this is a high participation class I would suggest not missing days. 7. When assignments are late: Please write Handed in and the date at the top of the paper then put in any late work into the late basket. Any work handed in after the due date is counted as late and will receive a 5% deduction each day it is late. If you do not write the date it is automatically only 70 %. 8. When you need a hall pass: Attached to this disclosure is a sheet with 3 hall passes. Each student will have 3 opportunities to use the passes if they are in their possession. If you do not need to use the hall passes you can turn them into Mrs. Prior at the end of the term/trimester for up to 15 extra points. 9. When you want to make a comment or ask a question: Raise your hand and wait for me to call on you if it is during direct instruction, or Ill come to you if the class is working silently. Please raise your hand and ask for permission to sharpen your penil or for anything else you need. 10. When you pass in papers: When I ask you to pass in an assignment, pass your papers forward and then pass them all to your left. All the papers will end up with one person and then that person will put them in your class basket.

11. When we need to leave the building in an emergency: When I ask you to stand, do so. When we are all ready, I will ask you to file out of the room, row by row, through the door. Walk quietly out of the building and do not stop to use the bathroom or get a drink. Look for me once outside so I can take roll. If you are not present at that time you will not only receive an absent from the fire drill, but also an absent for the day. 12. When I want to get the classs attention: I will hold up my hand. I will begin counting down from 5 and by the time I get to zero your mouths and materials should be quiet with your eyes on me. 13. If there is extra time at the end of the period: If you personally finish early then please catch up on any work you may have missed in the past, bring a book to read, or bring something else to work on. If we finish early as a class I will read a book to the class with the remaining time. 14. Food, Drink, and Gum: There is no food in the classroom unless we are actually cooking that day. You can have water but it needs to stay on the ground. And you can chew gum during lecture as long as it ends up in the garbage and nowhere else; you cannot chew gum around any equipment that we use. Please refer to these classroom procedures if you are ever unsure of what to do, or you may also ask guidance from me. I am so excited to get to know all of the students in my classes and their parents. Please do not hesitate to contact me if there is something I can do regarding your student Thank you, Mrs. Prior

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Dear Parent and Student, Please read the disclosure and sign the statement below indicating you understand and are willing to comply. Please return to Mrs. Prior. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have

Reminder:
This paper needs to be signed and returned to class on . I have read and I understand the disclosure. I am willing to abide by the terms of the disclosure. I agree to follow the guidelines as outlined. Student Name (Printed): Student Signature: Parent Signature: Email: Grade Level: Period: