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Intro to Foods
IN PERSON: FC4X31S1 or FC4X31S2ONLINE: FC4V31S1 or FC4V31S2 - If the course is not viable, the student will be assigned an in-person class.PREREQUISITE: NoneGRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: MinimalFEE: None This course is designed to introduce foundational skills in food preparation. Labs include learning knife skills and food safety, and the techniques of baking and cooking with a focus on a new cooking term each week. You will cook a variety of foods to learn these techniques.Intro to Foods
International Foods
IN PERSON: FC4X32S1 or FC4X32S2PREREQUISITE: Open to Seniors or students who have previously taken Intro to Foods. GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: MinimalFEE: None This course is designed to introduce students to international cuisine, trying new flavors and dishes. We will focus on a different country every one to two weeks, learning about that country and cooking food from the area. An emphasis of this course is global awareness and foods in other cultures.International Foods
Advanced Foods
IN PERSON: FC4X33S2PREREQUISITE: Open to any student who has already taken Intro to Foods LENGTH: 1 Semester, S2 onlyMEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: MinimalFEE: None Following a set of cooking terms and methods learned in Intro to Foods, this course challenges students to apply these skills in advanced recipes, utilizing the terms in a variety of dishes. Students will also cook without a recipe using available ingredients to demonstrate an understanding of cooking methods. This course also involves each student cooking on their own twice during the semester. Advanced Foods
Unified FACS
IN PERSON: FC4X27S1 and FC4X27S2 PREREQUISITE: preferred Unified Leadership experienceGRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: MinimalFEE: None This course offers special education students the opportunity to work alongside general education students, focusing on inclusion, teamwork, and empathy while learning basic cooking skills. This class will include units on kitchen safety & sanitation, nutrition, and simple food preparation techniques. This course is designed to help all students build life competencies in a fun, collaborative, and supportive environment. Unified FACS
Fashion Design
IN PERSON: FC4X11S1 or FC4X11S2PREREQUISITE: NoneGRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: MinimalFEE: None This course is designed to introduce students to fashion design. Topics include the history of fashion, clothing influences, the elements and principles of design, fashion designers, wardrobe planning, fashion sketching, and careers in fashion. Students will be able to apply these concepts to self-guided projects specific to each unit. Students will also explore basic sewing machine skills and hand stitching. Fashion Design
Interior Design
IN PERSON: FC4X40S1 or FC4X40S2ONLINE: FC4V40S1 or FC4V40S2 - If the course is not viable, the student will be assigned an in-person class.PREREQUISITE: NoneGRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: Fine Arts ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: MinimalFEE: None Interior Design
This course is designed to introduce students to interior design. Topics include room and home design, reading and drawing floor plans, application of color and design principles, room and furniture arrangement, and careers in the field of interior design. The project is designing and furnishing a house within a specific budget.
Child Psychology 1
IN PERSON: FC4X21S1 or FC4X21S2 ONLINE: FC4V21S1 or FC4V21S2 - If the course is not viable, the student will be assigned an in-person class. PREREQUISITE: NoneGRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: MinimalFEE: None In this course, students will learn about the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of children from conception to age 5. We will study a variety of developmental theories that will help us understand why young children act the way they do. We will also learn about the enormous role that these early years have on a child's development and ultimately who they become later in life. Students will run a preschool two days per week throughout the semester, which will give them a hands-on opportunity to observe and apply what we are learning in class. Child Psychology 1
Child Psychology 2
IN PERSON: FC4X24S1 or FC4X24S2 ONLINE: FC4V24S1 or FC4V24S2 - If the course is not viable, the student will be assigned an in-person class. PREREQUISITE: Child Psychology 1 and independent transportation to/from service learning *GRADE: 10, 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: MinimalFEE: No This course is for students who have already taken Child Psychology and want to delve deeper into its content. We will focus on early childhood education and related careers that involve working with children from birth to age 5. Course topics include career paths in early childhood education; history, theory, and foundations of early childhood education; principles of child development and developmental theories; developmentally appropriate activities for young children; and developmentally appropriate practices of guidance and discipline. Students will help lead the preschool lab and also participate in a service learning experience at Edina’s Early Learning Center (students will help in one of the classrooms at the ELC once per week throughout the semester during our block period).Child Psychology 2
Online Travel and Tourism
IN PERSON: Not offeredONLINE: FC4V25S1 or FC4V25S2 - If the course is not viable, the student will be assigned an in-person class. PREREQUISITE: NoneGRADE: 9-12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S2 onlyMEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: MinimalFEE: None Travel and tourism are two of the world's largest and fastest-growing industries. This course will provide students with an opportunity to learn about the various aspects of travel and tourism, from the local to the international level, and explore the many career opportunities involved in it.Online Travel and Tourism
Intro to Education
IN PERSON: FC4X22S1 or FC4X22S2ONLINE: FC4V22S1 or FC4V22S2 - If the course is not viable, the student will be assigned an in-person class.PREREQUISITE: NoneGRADE: 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: MinimalFEE: None This course is designed for students to explore what being an elementary school teacher would be like. The areas of study will include the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of school-age children, developmental theories, guidance and classroom management, family and life challenges that impact learning, and special services available for students. This course provides a hands-on learning experience at an elementary school once per week on the block day, throughout the semester. Students must provide their own transportation. College credit is available through Normandale Community College.Intro to Education
Education Experience
IN PERSON: FC4X14S1 or FC4X14S2ONLINE: FC4V14S1 or FC4V14S2 - If the course is not viable, the student will be assigned an in-person class.PREREQUISITE: NoneGRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: MinimalFEE: NoneEducation Experience
This course allows students to earn elective credit while working in a real educational environment through Kids Club. Students work at their assigned site several days per week, including during the 7th hour, and must provide their own transportation from EHS. Throughout the semester, students will complete asynchronous assignments, meet performance benchmarks, and receive supervisor feedback. Consistent weekly work hours are required to earn credit. The course does not meet in person.
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