*Students in any grade can access all courses. The grades listed are recommended age ranges, so students below this range should consult with their counselor prior to enrollment. ** = Courses with no prerequisite requirements

Bake Shop **

Recommended for Grades 9 – 12 * Semester Course * Semester 1 – 69047; Semester 2 – 69048 * ½ Credit  

This course will provide students with the opportunity to work cooperatively while learning basic to advanced baking skills and techniques. The student will appreciate food preparation as both a science and an art while meeting high expectations of consistency and performance. Course satisfies the VPAA credit.

Culinary Arts **

Recommended for Grades 9 – 12 * Semester Course * Semester 1 - 69055; Semester 2 – 69056 * 1⁄2 Credit 

The focus of this course is on essential food preparation skills and practical nutrition for everyday living. By taking this course you’ll have the chance to develop essential life skills through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experiences in the foods lab. Areas of instruction include foundational kitchen skills, nutrition and wellness, and the preparation of proteins, dairy, grains, vegetables, and fruits. Upon completion of this course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and culinary-confidence to healthfully and deliciously fuel your body and mind. Satisfies the VPAA Credit. 

Child Development – Infancy 

Recommended for Grades 10 – 12 * Semester Course * Semester 1 – 69035 * 1⁄2 Credit 

This course will help students develop the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy decisions that allow them to stay safe, and informed when it comes to their bodies, pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. This course will present a wide variety of information and experiences related to the world of parenting and infants. Information on the decision to become a parent will be presented which will include the realities of the physical, social, personal, financial, and career adjustments required for parenthood. The semester course will include topics of teen pregnancy, parenting styles, human reproduction, stages of pregnancy, the developing infant, labor and delivery, and the first year of life. The course examines personal readiness on becoming a parent and the issues important to raising healthy children with positive parent-child relationships. 

Child Development – Preschool 

Recommended for Grades 10 – 12 * Semester Course * Semester 2 – 69038 * ½ Credit  

Preschool Years will focus on children ages 3-5 and will teach students how to provide the care and guidance that can lead to a child’s healthy development. The semester course will include topics of growth and development, learning activities, the safety of children, learning through play, Child Development Theorists, eating healthy to grow and thrive, and characteristics of the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of toddlers and preschoolers. Not only is this course excellent for any student who hopes to be a parent, but also a “must” for students who plan on careers working with children! 

Education Careers 

Recommended for Grades 11 – 12 * Year Course (2 hours) – Year 1 - 69435/69436; Year 2 - 69433/69434 * 2 Credits - 2 hour block - 2 year course 

Prerequisite: Must complete application and receive approval of program staff. 

This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to explore, and experience first-hand, teaching as a profession. Students will receive a variety of experiences working directly with young students from preschool through 8th grade around the Brighton community. Students in Education Careers will be involved in the development and application of content through classroom hands-on activities, planning and carrying out appropriate lessons to teach young students in a classroom setting. Articulated college credit may be available. Students must provide their own transportation. Satisfies the VPAA Credit and/or 4th Year Math Credit. 

Fashion Design and Merchandising ** 

Recommended for Grades 9 – 12 * Semester Course * Semester 1 – 69413; Semester 2 – 69414 * ½ Credit  

This course brings the world of textiles, fashion, and apparel to life through a variety of hands-on projects and experiences. Course topics include the role of fashion in society, consumer decisions, the design process, merchandising and retailing, as well as essential sewing skills. Throughout the semester, students will develop practical textile care, repair, alteration, and construction skills, as well as explore related careers. Satisfies the VPAA Credit. 

Health Education **

Recommended for Grade 9 * Semester Course * Semester 1 – 69265; Semester 2 – 69266 * ½ Credit * Required Course 

This course will help students develop the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy decisions that allow them to stay active, safe, and informed. Students will practice the following skills within each unit to maintain lifelong health: decision-making, accessing information, analyzing influences, interpersonal communication, self-management, and advocacy. The areas of study include: personal health and wellness, disease prevention, mental/emotional/and social health, nutrition and physical activity, alcohol/tobacco/vaping/drugs, resisting pressure, CPR/first aid, relationships, and comprehensive sexual health (anatomy, reproduction, STI’S, HIV/AIDS, contraception).

Housing & Interior Design **

Recommended for Grades 9 – 12 * Semester Course * Semester 1 – 69411; Semester 2 – 69412 * ½ Credit 

In this creative and interactive course, we will explore interior design and home decor concepts, emphasizing real world applications and career opportunities. We will focus on developing personal style through studying the elements and principles of design, color theory, architecture, decorations and furniture styles, material selection, lighting, floorplanning, design applications, and so much more. We will also cover consumer skills for renting and buying a home, as well as current events, issues, and trends in housing and interior design. Satisfies the VPAA Credit.

LINK Program 

Recommended for Grades 11 – 12 * Semester Course * Semester 1 – 60023; Semester 2 – 60024 * 1⁄2 Credit * May be Year Long

Course Prerequisite: Must complete an application and receive approval of program staff. 

The LINK student is trained as a peer mentor who will accompany a student with special needs to his/her general or special education classes. The LINK student will model and support appropriate academic and social strategy and behavior so that the student with special needs may meet success. Training requires time outside of the school schedule before the semester begins with on-going support provided throughout the semester. It does involve some lunch hours. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: daily journaling and maintaining attendance records, using good communication skills, reviewing and reflecting on current issues and a final project. This is a graded class. Satisfies the VPAA Credit. 

Personal Finance 

Recommended for Grades 11 - 12 * Semester Course * Semester 1 – 69665; Semester 2 – 69666 * ½ Credit 

This course will inform students how individual choices directly influence occupational goals and future earnings potential. Real world topics covered will include income, money management, spending and credit, as well as saving and investing. This course will provide an understanding for making informed personal financial decisions leading to financial independence. Qualifies for senior math credit if taken senior year.

Personal Power **

Recommended for Grades 9 – 12 * Semester Course * Semester 1 – 69025; Semester 2 – 69026 * ½ Credit  

The goal of this course is to provide students with the tools necessary to grow, and accept responsibility for their own success and happiness. Emphasis is placed on developing confidence, communication skills, and shaping one’s destiny. Class participation is an important component of this course, and regular attendance is mandatory for the students to benefit from the valuable life lessons covered daily in the classroom.

 Successful Relationships **

Recommended for Grades 9 – 12 * Semester Course * Semester 1 – 69425; Semester 2 – 69426 * ½ Credit 

During this course students will explore ways to optimize their relationships, and form realistic expectations for future relationships. Focus will be on skills necessary for building healthy families including the challenges of dating, learning to love, and forming mature relationships.