The OHIO FCCLA

CHAPTER DEGREE

The following pages list the eligibility and qualifications for the Chapter Degree. Members should read these pages carefully before starting to work on the degree.

Record all information about the degree on the forms provided. Chapter members may prepare an exact duplicate of the forms for their use toward this degree.

Chapter Advisers should keep the completed forms on file so they may be used if members apply for the FCCLA State Degree. STATE & CHAPTER DEGREE Revised 8/10

Ohio FCCLA is a dynamic and effective student organization that helps young men and women leaders, and addresses important personal, family, work and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education.

The Degrees of Achievement program is designed to promote individual growth. Degrees can be obtained on two levels: chapter and state. Upon completion of the Chapter Degree, members may apply for their State Degree. Members must be juniors or seniors in high school. OHIO FCCLA DEGREES OF ACHIEVEMENT STATE & CHAPTER DEGREE

Earning a degree is a goal an ambitious FCCLA member may work toward from the beginning of the first year in Family and Consumer Sciences.

The degree program should help a member grow as an individual who can assume responsibilities in the home, chapter, school, job and community. It should be considered an achievement to look back upon with a feeling of accomplishment and pride. It should also be an experience of awareness, understanding and change. FCCLA DEGREES OF ACHIEVEMENT

DEGREE WHERE GIVEN

CHAPTER Locally or at District After completing one semester of Family and Consumer Sciences instruction. Meeting Requirements must be completed by June 1, if member plans to work for State Degree. STATE State Conference After completing Chapter..Degree or State Power of One Presented by candidate at interview on scheduled day in your region.

The Ohio Association of FCCLA determines the minimum standards for each degree. These standards cannot be change by any local chapter. Each candidate for each degree must meet all of the standards for the particular degree involved before becoming eligible to receive it.

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1. Granting of Degrees

A. Local chapters may grant the Chapter Degree to those members who fulfill the standards.

B. The local chapter is responsible for keeping the required records in the chapter file of all degrees granted.

C. The State Degree is granted by the state association at the annual state meeting to those members of local chapters who have completed the specific requirements for this degree and are declared eligible. The recipients must previously have held the Chapter Degree for the specified length of time.

2. Use of Record Forms

A. Local chapters are expected to secure proper forms for candidates for a degree. The forms given in this manual are to be used by all Ohio FCCLA chapters.

B. To receive the Chapter and State Degree each member must meet at least the minimum standards listed.

3. Chapter Degree Recognition

A. It is recommended that local chapters give recognition to those members who have achieved degrees. A ceremony for granting degrees may be used and such a service might be open to the public.

B. Only those chapters which are currently affiliated with the national FCCLA and state FCCLA organizations may award degrees.

4. Making degrees an integral part of FCCLA and Family and Consumer Sciences department progress.

A. Incorporate purposes of FCCLA in Family and Consumer Sciences department goals for the year.

B. Action Projects for Work and Family Life members may help meet standards for the degrees. Members should plan an experience with this in mind and not pick out a completed project to be used.

C. Integrate activities in class with activities needed to meet a standard for degrees. APPLICATION FOR THE CHAPTER DEGREE

NAME CHAPTER SCHOOL

DEGREE GRANTED ______Month Day Year

DEGREE APPROVED

CHAPTER PRESIDENT CHAPTER ADVISER

ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY MAY 1ST OF THE SCHOOL YEAR APPLYING FOR THE CHAPTER DEGREE.

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INDIVIDUAL STUDENT RECORD FOR THE CHAPTER DEGREE

Name of Student Name of Chapter Date Enrolled in Class Date Requirements Were Completed Evaluators Signature ______

ELIGIBILITY (to be checked by candidate) YES NO I. Has satisfactorily completed one semester of Family and Consumer Sciences education (Work and Family or occupational) at any level. II. Is passing in all subjects. III. Is an active member and affiliated with the state FCCLA and national FCCLA organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS (to be checked by evaluator) YES NO I. Understands the Ohio FCCLA and national FCCLA organization.

A. Knows the structure of local, district, regional, state and national levels. B. Understands the local constitution

C. Can interpret the organization to others D. Takes part in activities

II. Shows growth as an individual, a member of a home, chapter, community, school, YES NO or job. A. Shows individual growth B. Shows involvement in the home C. Shows involvement as a chapter member D. Shows involvement in school or job related activities E. Shows involvement in community activities

III. Shows how the work done toward this degree carries out the purposes of the YES NO national organization. A. Choose at least five purposes and give a specific example ...... under each purpose listed. (Activities must be ones listed on this degree application.)

Ohio FCCLA Information and Forms Book 2010-11 Page 175 of 252 QUALIFICATION II - Supplemental Form A. Growing as an individual. (Show evidence of your individual involvement and awareness.)

My personal goal:

How I accomplished my goal:

Why it is important to me:

______Signed by Adviser when completed

______...... Date

B. Contributing to my family or home.

What I did for my family or home:

How I accomplished it:

Why it is important to my family and me:

______Signed by family member when completed

______Date

Ohio FCCLA Information and Forms Book 2010-11 Page 176 of 252 C. Involvement as a chapter member. (Must have three.) Date Describe Activity What are the benefits of this activity? 1.

______Signed by Officer or Chairperson when completed

______Date 2.

______Date 3.

______Date

Ohio FCCLA Information and Forms Book 2010-11 Page 177 of 252 D. Involvement as a school member or in job related activities. (Must have two.)

Date Describe Activity What are the benefits of this activity? 1.

______Signed by person in charge when completed

______Date 2.

______Date

E. Involvement as a member of a community. (Must have two.) Date Describe Activity What are the benefits of this activity? 1.

______Date 2.

______Date

Ohio FCCLA Information and Forms Book 2010-11 Page 178 of 252 QUALIFICATION III - Supplemental Form

Show how the work accomplished in Qualification II, A, B, C, D, and E, carried out the purposes of the FCCLA organization.

Gives examples from your activities for this degree that show how you have helped fulfill at least five of the eight national organization purposes.

PURPOSE QUALIFICATION II EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life.

To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society.

To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community.

To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony.

To promote greater understanding between youth and adults.

To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities.

To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today’s society.

To promote Family and Consumer Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences careers and related occupations.

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