Lexington Senior High School
Lexington, NC I Home of the Jackets I Thrive in the Hive
Mrs. Lindsay Dodson
Child Development and Early Childhood Education 1 Teacher
Welcome!
I serve as the LSHS Child Development Teacher, Early Childhood 1 teacher and FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Advisor at Lexington Senior High School. As a member of the CTE (Career and Technical Education) department, I focus on helping students build durable life skills, and understand many aspects of early childhood development. I am honored to guide student leaders, and support students through every step of their growth.
I hold my Bachelor's Degree from Appalachian State University in Elementary Education with a minor in sociology. While attending App State I also studied child development and theater.
Email Address: LDodson@Lexcs.org
Classroom Location: Room 15 on the blue hall
Courses Previously Taught at LSHS: Child Development and Early Childhood 1
Current Winning Wellness Wednesday (W3) Club: Creativity Club
Classroom Expectations |
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Respect Each Other
Be Prepared and Punctual
Engage Actively
Maintain a Positive Attitude
Follow Directions
Communicate Clearly
Collaborate and Support
Maintain Confidentiality
Be Responsible and Honest
Keep the Classroom Tidy
Promote a Safe Learning Environment
Be Flexible and Adaptable
Practice Self-Care and Balance
Respect Classroom Technology
Give and Receive Feedback
Homework |
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I don't assign regular homework! However, if classwork is not finished during our time together or a student misses a day, they will have to complete the work at home to stay on track.
FCCLA Family, Career and Community Leaders of America |
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I am the current faculty advisor for FCCLA. Click here to check out the FCCLA Website!
Important Dates |
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Click here to see the Lexcs Academic Calendar Page for the current school year.
Child Development (Course number FE60) |
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Course Description: This course Investigate the major influences on child development including culture, heredity, and environmental factors. Explore the importance of early relationships and how they promote healthy brain development while identifying characteristics of children birth through age five. Identify the different theories of child development and their impact on the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domains of development in children. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in early childhood development and services.
Click here to see the Child Development Course Syllabus
Early Childhood Education 1 Honors (Course Number FE11) |
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Course Description: This course will help students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to provide developmentally appropriate practices in high quality early childhood education programs. Explore ways of creating a child-centered approach to curriculum planning that includes the use of space, materials, relationships, play, and observations. Students will participate in practical hands-on internship working within the early childhood classroom, learn how to meet the individual needs of children with varying abilities, and reflect on learning experiences and their impact on children. Students will gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credential for careers in early childhood development and services.
* Students are required to complete a TB screening and health questionnaire prior to interning. A criminal background check may also be required by the internship site.
Click here to see the Early Childhood Education 1 Course Syllabus
Child Development (Course number FE60) |
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Units of Study:
CD Unit 1- Understand the effects of the family as a system for individuals and society.
CD Unit 2- Understanding the development of durable employability skills
CD Unit 3- Understand conditions that influence prenatal development
CD Unit 4- Understand physical development from birth to age 5.
CD Unit 5- Understand how children develop.
CD Unit 6- Understand cognitive development from birth to age 5.
CD Unit 7- Understand emotional and social development from birth to age 5.
*Note: These are working documents and are subject to change when NCDPI makes updates to the state curriculum.
Early Childhood Education 1 Honors (Course Number FE11) |
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Units of Study:
ECE Unit 3- Apply techniques for communicating expectations, setting limits, and guiding behavior.
ECE Unit 4- Apply concepts to create inclusive classroom environments.
ECE Unit 5- Understand early childhood education foundational components.
ECE Unit 6- Understand factors related to personal growth and the field of child development.
*Note: These are working documents and are subject to change when NCDPI makes updates to the state curriculum.
Fall Daily Schedule |
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Block 1: Child Development | 8:35 - 10:05 |
Block 2: Child Development | 10:10 - 11:40 |
Block 3: Planning Period and Staff hall duty | 11:45 - 1:45 |
Block 4: Child Development | 1:50 - 3:30 |
Tutoring or additional-help days and times | Meetings can be arranged most days with advance notice. |
Spring Daily Schedule |
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Block 1 and 2: Early Childhood 1 (Honors/College Level Course) | 8:35 - 11:40 |
Block 3: Planning Period and Staff hall duty | 11:45 - 1:45 |
Block 4: Child Development | 1:50 - 3:30 |
Tutoring or additional-help days and times | Meetings can be arranged most days with advance notice. |