Family & Consumer Sciences

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Can receive CTE and Elective credit

Child Development (703001)

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $0.00

Have you ever wondered how you developed inside your mother? Or what you were like as a baby? Boost your knowledge and understanding of human growth and development by taking this class! We look at the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social growth of children. At the completion of this course, you will be qualified to take Early Childhood Education I.

Culinary 1 (Foods 2) (704701)

Length: Semester

Available For: 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $11.00

Would you like to cook and eat delicious foods? Would you like to develop awesome knife skills? Channel your inner chef as you make salads, mother sauces, poultry, meat, soups, yeast breads, pastries, and more. Take control of your health by discovering why food consumption relates to diseases. Learn how nutrition helps maintain a healthy level of fitness for life. We cook frequently. At the completion of this course, you will be qualified to take Pro Start or Culinary Arts at the GTI. Prerequisite: Foods 1.

Early Childhood Education 1 (703051)

Early Childhood Education 2 (703061)

Length: Semester

Available For: 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $15.00

Experience the joy of creating fun and exciting activities for children who are full of life and love learning!  In this hands on, two semester classes(ECE 1: 1st Semester, ECE2: 2nd Semester), you will plan and teach activities and observe children in the Kolt Kids preschool. As you teach the children, you will learn about their developmental stages. At the conclusion of this course you will be well on your way to completing the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; and you will be more highly qualified for immediate employment in child care related jobs. Prerequisite: Child Development.

Fashion Design Studio (701591)

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $8.00

Have you ever wondered what your body type is and the most flattering style for you? If so, this is the class for you! You will learn to apply the principles and elements of design as you choose clothing styles that will fit and flatter your figure type. We will have fun learning about past, present, and future fashion styles. Basic textiles information will be taught. Students will be creating an e-portfolio.

Food and Nutrition 1 (700401)

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $11.00

Do you like to eat good food? Sign up and develop your cooking skills as you learn the principles of good nutrition and how to use My Plate guidelines for everyday eating. Learn how to improve your level of fitness, personal health and well-being. We cook frequently! At the completion of this course, you will be qualified to take Foods 2.

Interior Design 1 (700941)

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $8.00

Interior design lets you explore your creativity through the elements and principles of design and color theory.  Learn how to design interiors by incorporation furniture arrangements, floor plan evaluation, space planning, and so much more!

Sewing 1 (701561)

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $0.00

This course introduces students to basic clothing design and construction skills as they sew pajama pants, bags, clothing and bucket hats. These skills lay the foundation for creating original projects for self and others.

Sewing 2 (701571)

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $0.00

Take the skills you learned in Sewing 1 and braoden your clothing design and construction skills.  In this class we will create intermediate level projects that incorporate sleeves, zippers, facings, and more.  Student projects include jackets, crossbody bags, backpacks, and other student chosen projects.