Course Descriptions

Family and Consumer Sciences - 1 Unit - Grades 9-10

College Preparatory Prerequisites: none

This course is an introduction to all areas of family and consumer life. Areas studied include child development, sewing, foods and nutrition, personal and family relationships, and career education. Students learn basic skills in planning and preparing foods, construction of clothing, parenting and family relationships, and personal decisions. This course is recommended as a prerequisite to other family and consumer courses.   Students are required to buy their own fabric, patterns, and notions.  [580800CW]

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Family Life 1 – 1 Unit - Grades 10-12

College Preparatory Prerequisites: none

This course is designed to help students develop an understanding of various aspects of human relationships with emphasis placed on the unique needs and interests of individuals and families. Topics include physical, mental, emotional, social, economic, and psychological development. Students will develop skills to help them function effectively as adult members of society with special emphasis on the family as the basic social unit. A study of personality, self-concept, interpersonal relationships, solutions to crisis, dating, preparation for marriage, and parental skills are included. [582009CW]

Mental Health Fitness

College Preparatory Prerequisites: none

Mental Health Fitness is a program that focuses on the family as a social unit in the developmental, dynamic, comparative, and structural aspects, and the significance of the family as a system that impacts individuals and society.  This includes instruction in related principles of sociology, psychology, behavioral sciences, and the humanities. [610800CW]

Fashion, Fabric, and Design 1 - 1 Unit - Grades 9-12

College Preparatory Prerequisites: none

Formerly Clothing and Textiles, this course includes the study of design principles and elements as applied to textiles and fabric. Use and care of the sewing machine, pressing equipment, and sewing tools and equipment are emphasized. Skills in construction of clothes are required. Students are required to purchase their own fabric, patterns, and notions.  [580409CW]

Foods and Nutrition - 1 Unit - Grade 9

College Preparatory Prerequisites: none

Are you aware of what foods to eat to maintain a healthy life-style? Can you select and prepare healthy foods? If not, these are the courses for you! Food and Nutrition 1 will allow students to evaluate food choices, practice a variety of food preparation techniques, demonstrate table service and etiquette, and explore nutrition related careers. Critical thinking and practical problem-solving are emphasized in a co- curricular approach that incorporates principles of mathematics, science, writing, communications, and economics. The ServSafe® Food Handler employee certification provides increased marketability. Inclusion of the Family and Consumer Sciences student organization, Family Careers, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), greatly enhances this curriculum. [582400CS] 

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Introduction to Culinary Management – 1 Unit – Grades 9- 10

College Preparatory Prerequisites: none

Introduction to Culinary Arts provides students with an introduction to the skills that are needed for the preparation and serving of a great variety of foods in the food preparation industry. These skills are required for Culinary Arts 1 and are necessary if the student is interested in pursuing a career in food preparation. Hands-on practice of these skills in the culinary arts kitchen is an integral part of the course. Students must purchase chef’s hat and coat. Students are encouraged to participate in the Family, Community, Career & Leaders of America Club (FCCLA) which is an exciting and supportive co-curricular student organization affiliated with Culinary Arts. [572200CW]

Culinary Management 1 - 1 Unit – Grades 10-11

College Preparatory Prerequisite: Introduction to Culinary Arts &/or permission from CA instructor

Culinary Arts 1 focuses on advanced food safety practices and kitchen and food preparation basics. Students may also earn the ServSafe Food-Handler Sanitation certificate. Students are provided the opportunity to acquire marketable skills through various learning experiences in the kitchen and the classroom. The course also examines both the food and beverage industry and its career opportunities. Lab experiences and catering events simulate commercial food production and service operations. Students must have chef’s hat and purchase coat & pants. [572000CW]

Introduction to Early Childhood Education – 1 Unit – Grades 9-10

College Preparatory Prerequisites: none

This course is designed as an introduction of skills required for a career in the care, education, and administration of programs for young children. Students will develop skills in areas including developmentally appropriate practices, safe and healthy learning environments and collaborative relationships. Students will also complete five hours of community services. Academics and employability skills are integrated throughout the course. Units from this course could be applied to education and training, health sciences, business, and human services clusters. Integration of the Family and Consumer Sciences student organization, Family Careers and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), enhances this curriculum.  [570200CW]

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Early Childhood Education 1 - 1 Unit - Grades 10-11

Dual Enrollment options will be discussed during the IGP and the first week of class.

College Preparatory Prerequisites: Introduction to Early Childhood Education and must have passed all ninth grade core classes

This course provides an introduction in career planning, child development, regulations, safety, and related topics for students interested in a profession working with children. Learning experiences are planned so students can begin acquiring the skills needed by childcare workers to guide, instruct, and care for young children. Students will apply their skills by working in the childcare lab. Students must complete 5 hours of community service and job shadowing in the childcare field as part of this course. Priority will be given to students in the eleventh grade. [570000CW]