Course Overviews

The Middle School Family and Consumer Science – As a part of the related arts cycle, the 7^th grade Family and Consumer Arts cycle is designed to meet the unique needs and characteristics of the adolescent age group. Family and consumer sciences focus on the development of the individual as a contributing member of the family, community, and society.

The curriculum will include a broad range of consumer concepts by which students will develop a heightened awareness of their role in decision making and managing resources; develop critical thinking skills; appreciate the interactive role between technology and the quality of life; understand how the decisions they make regarding personal health and food choices impact upon their personal development. Through the use of cooperative learning groups, students will develop teamwork skills, interpersonal and small group skills that will allow them to function as part of a team. These skills include leadership, decision making, trust building, communication, and conflict management.

The curriculum is aligned to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for 21^st Century Life and Careers which are:

• 9.1 21st-Century Life & Career Skills All students will demonstrate the creative, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills needed to function successfully as both global citizens and workers in diverse ethnic and organizational cultures.

• 9.2 Personal Financial Literacy All students will develop skills and strategies that promote personal and financial responsibility related to financial planning, savings, investment, and charitable giving in the global economy.

• 9.3 Career Awareness, Exploration, and Preparation All students will apply knowledge about and engage in the process of career awareness, exploration, and preparation in order to navigate the globally competitive work environment of the information age.

• 9.4 Career and Technical Education All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees.

The interdisciplinary and experiential nature of the Arts (where rigorous academic concepts are coupled with real-world hands-on lessons) allows connections to many NJ standard areas. As such, where applicable, integrations to the other New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and Cumulative Progress Indicators have been noted (including the NJCCCS areas of Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Technology, and 21st Century Life and Careers), along with integrations to the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics.

The Middle School Family and Consumer Science program – Grade 8 is designed to meet the unique needs and characteristics of the adolescent age group. Family and consumer sciences focus on the development of the individual as a contributing member of the family, community, and society.

The curriculum will cover topics in the areas of food science; developing cooking techniques within a variety of units; consumer concepts by which students will develop a heightened awareness of their role in decision making and managing resources. The students will develop critical thinking skills; appreciate the interactive role between technology and the quality of life; understand how the decisions they make regarding personal health and food choices impact upon their personal development. Through the use of cooperative learning groups, students will develop teamwork skills, interpersonal and small group skills that will allow them to function as part of a team. These skills include leadership, decision making, trust building, communication, and conflict management.

The curriculum is aligned to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for 21^st Century Life and Careers which are:

• 9.1 21st-Century Life & Career Skills All students will demonstrate the creative, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills needed to function successfully as both global citizens and workers in diverse ethnic and organizational cultures.

• 9.2 Personal Financial Literacy All students will develop skills and strategies that promote personal and financial responsibility related to financial planning, savings, investment, and charitable giving in the global economy.

• 9.3 Career Awareness, Exploration, and Preparation All students will apply knowledge about and engage in the process of career awareness, exploration, and preparation in order to navigate the globally competitive work environment of the information age.

• 9.4 Career and Technical Education All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees.

The interdisciplinary and experiential nature of the Arts (where rigorous academic concepts are coupled with real-world hands-on lessons) allows connections to many NJ standard areas. As such, where applicable, integrations to the other New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and Cumulative Progress Indicators have been noted (including the NJCCCS areas of Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Technology, and 21st Century Life and Careers), along with integrations to the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics.

The Baking course is a single semester 2.5 credit course for students in grades 9-12. The prerequisite for the course is the successful completion of the ‘Introduction to Culinary Arts and Baking’ course. In this course, students will explore the roles of workers in a professional bakery setting. They will learn why safety and sanitation are of utmost importance in the industry and how to work safely and efficiently in the kitchen. The purpose of ingredients and how they work together in recipes will be explored, along with how to adjust the ingredients to make controlled changes to a product. Students will prepare an array of sweet and savory bread, laminated doughs, cookies, pies & tarts, cakes, and confections as they learn basic baking techniques. Students interested in developing their baking skills and those interested in baking-related careers are encouraged to enroll in this course.

The curriculum is aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

The interdisciplinary and experiential nature of Culinary Arts & Baking (where academic concepts are coupled with real-world, hands-on lessons) allows connections to many NJ standard areas. As such, where applicable, integrations to the other New Jersey Student Learning Standards have been noted in the areas of Comprehensive Health and Physical

Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Computer Science & Design Thinking, and Career Readiness, Life Literacies, & Key Skills.

The Advanced Baking course is a single semester 2.5 credit course for students in grades 10-12 that helps fulfill the state graduation requirements for “at least 5 credits in Career Readiness, Life Literacies & Key Skills.” The prerequisite for the course is successfully completing the ‘Baking’ course. In this course, students will build upon their established baking skills and work in the professional setting of a class-run bakeshop. New topics of custards & sauces, plate presentation, and healthy baking for special diets will be explored. Students will create recipes and learn to scale them up and down to make different quantities. Recipes will be tested thoroughly as they build menus for the monthly bakeshop experience. Students will produce advanced baked goods and create new and innovative products to meet the needs of their customers. Students interested in developing their baking skills and those interested in baking-related careers are encouraged to enroll in this course.

The curriculum is aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

The interdisciplinary and experiential nature of Culinary Arts & Baking (where academic concepts are coupled with real-world, hands-on lessons) allows connections to many NJ standard areas. As such, where applicable, integrations to the other New Jersey Student Learning Standards have been noted in the areas of Comprehensive Health and Physical

Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Computer Science & Design Thinking, and Career Readiness, Life Literacies, & Key Skills.

The Culinary Arts course is a single semester 2.5 credit course for students in grades 9-12 that helps fulfill the state graduation requirements for “at least 5 credits in Career Readiness, Life Literacies & Key Skills.” The prerequisite for the course is the successful completion of the ‘Introduction to Culinary Arts and Baking’ course. In this course, students will explore workers' roles in a professional culinary setting. They will learn why safety and sanitation are of utmost importance in the industry and how to work safely and efficiently in the kitchen. Culinary principles and menu planning will be explored, along with how to adjust ingredients to make recipes healthier for special diets. Students will prepare an array of breakfast foods, appetizers, grains & legumes, pasta & sauces, fruits, and vegetables. Students will also explore regional American cuisine as an exploration of traditional dishes. Students interested in developing their culinary skills, as well as students interested in culinary arts careers are encouraged to enroll in this course.

The curriculum is aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

The interdisciplinary and experiential nature of Culinary Arts & Baking (where academic concepts are coupled with real-world, hands-on lessons) allows connections to many NJ standard areas. As such, where applicable, integrations to the other New Jersey Student Learning Standards have been noted in the areas of Comprehensive Health and Physical

Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Computer Science & Design Thinking, Career Readiness, Life Literacies, & Key Skills.

The Advanced Culinary Arts course is a single semester 2.5 credit course for students in grades 10-12 that helps fulfill the state graduation requirements for “at least 5 credits in Career Readiness, Life Literacies & Key Skills.” The prerequisite for the course is the successful completion of the ‘Culinary Arts’ course. In this course, students will build upon their established culinary knowledge and skills and begin to create their own recipes. New topics of developing flavor, stocks & soups, sandwiches, poultry meat, and fish & shellfish will be explored. Recipes will be tested thoroughly as they build menus for a production and service experience. Students will extensively explore international cooking and use this experience to create a new and innovative fusion recipe. Students interested in developing their culinary skills and those interested in culinary arts-related careers are encouraged to enroll in this course.

The curriculum is aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

The interdisciplinary and experiential nature of Culinary Arts & Baking (where academic concepts are coupled with real-world, hands-on lessons) allows connections to many NJ standard areas. As such, where applicable, integrations to the other New Jersey Student Learning Standards have been noted in the areas of Comprehensive Health and Physical

Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Computer Science & Design Thinking, and Career Readiness, Life Literacies, & Key Skills.

This semester-long elective class for students in grades 9 through 12 introduces students to the many different aspects of fashion design. This hands-on course will include topics such as the development of fashion, the reasons why people wear clothing, art principles, design elements, color theory, garment parts and styles, collection design, fashion history, garment construction, as well as machine and hand sewing. Students will gain practical experience designing original clothing while applying the elements and principles of design and color theory. Students interested in a career in the fashion industry or have a general interest in clothing are encouraged to enroll in this course. There are no prerequisites for this course.

This 2.5 credit semester course helps fulfill the state graduation requirements for “at least 5 credits in Career Readiness, Life Literacies & Key Skills .”

The curriculum is aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

The interdisciplinary and experiential nature of the Career Readiness, Life Literacies & Key Skills (where rigorous academic concepts are coupled with real-world hands-on lessons) allows connections to many NJ standard areas. As such, where applicable, integrations to the other New Jersey Student Learning Standards have been noted in the areas of Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Computer Science & Design Thinking, and Visual & Performing Arts.

This semester-long elective class for students in grades 9 through 12 introduces students to the many different aspects of fashion design. This hands-on course will include topics such as product development, visual merchandising, art principles, design elements, color theory, technical drawings, collection design, influential fashion designers, garment construction, as well as machine and hand sewing. Students will gain practical experience designing original clothing while applying the elements and principles of design and color theory. Students interested in a career in the fashion industry or have a general interest in clothing are encouraged to enroll in this course. The prerequisite for this course is Fashion Design.

This 2.5 credit semester course helps fulfill the state graduation requirements for “at least 5 credits in Career Readiness, Life Literacies & Key Skills .”

The curriculum is aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

The interdisciplinary and experiential nature of the Career Readiness, Life Literacies & Key Skills (where rigorous academic concepts are coupled with real-world hands-on lessons) allows connections to many NJ standard areas. As such, where applicable, integrations to the other New Jersey Student Learning Standards have been noted in the areas of Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Computer Science & Design Thinking, and Visual & Performing Arts.

This semester-long elective class for students in grades 9 through 12 introduces students to the many different aspects of designing living spaces. This course offers a very exciting hands-on and project-based learning environment. Topics include the human need for housing, housing styles, elements and principles of design, color theory, reading and creating floor plans, and identifying space considerations. Students will gain practical experience reading and creating floor plans, applying the elements and principles of design as well as color theory, and working within both two-dimensional and three-dimensional design. These concepts are explored through various forms of media and literature, class lectures, and hands-on applications. Students interested in careers in interior design, architecture, and home renovations, as well as students interested in preparing for their life after high school by owning or renting their own home are encouraged to enroll in this course.

This 2.5 credit semester course helps fulfill the state graduation requirements for “at least 5 credits in Career Readiness, Life Literacies & Key Skills .”

The curriculum is aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

The interdisciplinary and experiential nature of the Career Readiness, Life Literacies & Key Skills (where rigorous academic concepts are coupled with real-world hands-on lessons) allows connections to many NJ standard areas. As such, where applicable, integrations to the other New Jersey Student Learning Standards have been noted in the areas of Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Computer Science & Design Thinking, and Performing Arts.

This semester-long elective class for students in grades 9 through 12 introduces students to the many different aspects of designing living spaces. This course offers a very exciting hands-on and project based learning environment. Topics include such things as a review of the elements and principles of design as well as reading architectural plans, new topics such as planning for individual spaces, understanding construction basics, understanding surface materials and treatments, furniture styles and window treatments, the process of design, and design communication will be introduced. Students will gain practical experience reading and creating floor plans, applying the elements and principles of design as well as color theory, and working with both 2 Dimensional and 3 Dimensional design. These concepts are explored through various forms of media and literature, class lectures, and hands-on applications. Students interested in careers in interior design, architecture, and home renovations, as well as students interested in preparing for their life after high school by owning or renting their own home are encouraged to enroll in this course.

This 2.5 credit semester course helps fulfill the state graduation requirements for “at least 5 credits in Career Readiness, Life Literacies & Key Skills .”

The curriculum is aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

The interdisciplinary and experiential nature of the Career Readiness, Life Literacies & Key Skills (where rigorous academic concepts are coupled with real-world hands-on lessons) allows connections to many NJ standard areas. As such, where applicable, integrations to the other New Jersey Student Learning Standards have been noted in the areas of Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Computer Science & Design Thinking, and Performing Arts.