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Family & Consumer Sciences courses allow students to engage with various career opportunities, explore their interests and discover their passion. These courses also help prepare students for post-secondary success, no matter the path they choose to take after high school.
Architecture & Interior Design
8230 One Semester – ½ Credit 1 period per day
Open to Grades 9-12 No prerequisite
Are you curious about building design, interior design, construction, real estate, or other jobs related to the housing market? This introductory course offers a foundation for students who are interested in pursuing careers in these fields or who simply want to gain a deeper understanding of the housing market and the art of design. This project-based class allows you to explore and learn more about:
Architectural Styles and Home Types
Elements and Principles of Design
Color Theory
Drafting - understanding floor plans & symbols, rough sketches/scale drawings, bubble diagrams/zones, traffic patterns
Architectural Handwriting
Create floor plans based on design principles
Child Development
8410 One Semester – ½ Credit 1 period per day
Open to Grades 9-12
Discover more about yourself by exploring how child development affects adult development. Whether you want to understand the reality of having children or have a passion for working with kids, this course provides information and skills for both interests. Reality Works Simulation Baby is an optional project.
Healthy Pregnancy, Newborn Care and Stages of Child Development
Parenting Skills
Explore Career Opportunities
The Psychology of Child Development
Hands-on learning
Creative Cooking
8310 One Semester – ½ Credit 1 period per day
Open to Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Everyday Cooking or Experience with Foods
Engage your passion for cooking and advance your skills beyond the basics. Learn the in-depth details of various cooking techniques and food preparation. An emphasis is placed on not only applying new techniques in the kitchen, but also on making all parts of a meal from scratch. Additionally, students will learn the components of food presentation and will have the opportunity to put their creative skills to the test during cooking labs and with projects.
Cooking Techniques
Poaching
Simmering
Broiling
Sautéing
Frying
Baking
All Components of a Meal from Scratch
Food Presentation & Creative Skills
Course fee may apply.
*Due to the serious nature of food allergies and restrictions, modifications to labs can’t always be made.
Entrepreneurship: Ideas & Leading
8430 1 Semester – ½ Credit 1 period per day
Open to Grades 9-12 No prerequisite
This course guides students through the entrepreneurial mindset, from generating creative business ideas to honing leadership skills essential for turning those ideas into successful ventures. Students will have the chance to interact with local entrepreneurs and be given the opportunity to research, develop and pitch their own business ideas. This course will give students the opportunity to grow impactful leadership and innovative skills, both of which are critical, regardless of the path students choose to take after high school.
Gain and grow critical confidence and communication abilities
Apply effective leadership and creative thinking skills
Participate in team building and collaborative activities
Network and build connections through partnerships with local businesses and leaders through community involvement
Everyday Cooking
8330 One Semester – ½ Credit 1 period per day
Open to Grades 9-12 No prerequisite
Everyone should at least know their way around the kitchen. Learn the basics of all things cooking in this hands-on, lab-based course that allows you to eat what you make and take home the leftovers! If you aren’t sure the difference between a Tbsp and tsp…this course can help.
Healthy Food Decisions
Basic Cooking Techniques
Create Yummy Recipes
Kitchen Safety
Meal Planning
Baking Concepts
Course fee may apply.
*Due to the serious nature of food allergies and restrictions, modifications to labs can’t always be made.
Experience with Foods
8370 One Semester – ½ Credit 1 period per day
Open to Grades 9-12 No prerequisite
This is a course for students who have a high interest in learning the essentials of food preparation. Students will apply foundational culinary practices, such as measuring and recipe comprehension, and also understand how flavor, texture and appearance are affected during food preparation. Labs and classroom activities are centered around the core food groups, and topics such as nutrition and meal planning are covered throughout the course as well.
Experience and cooking with the core food groups
Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy
Breads and baking
Foundational cooking practices
Recipe comprehension
Basics of food preparation
Nutrition and meal planning
*Due to the serious nature of food allergies and restrictions, modifications to labs can’t always be made.
Fashion Design
8210 One Semester – ½ Credit 1 period per day
Open to Grades 9-12 No prerequisite
Fashion Design is an exciting course for any student interested in learning the foundational concepts regarding the fashion industry and sewing. Explore all things fashion in this project-based, hands-on course.
Learn about prominent fashion designers
Trend & runway analysis
Application of production techniques with various sewing projects
Fast fashion + upcycling project
Fashion history
Fashion illustration
Fibers & fabric construction
Careers in the fashion industry
Global Foods
8350 One Semester – ½ Credit 1 period per day
Open to Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Everyday Cooking or Experience with Foods
Broaden your food horizon and expand your palette with this next-level food course. Explore what the world has to offer through cuisine.
The Influence of Culture and Traditions on Cuisine
Recipes from Around the World
Ingredients and Cooking Methods
Global Food Market
Food Truck Competition
Explore Career Opportunities
*Due to the serious nature of food allergies and restrictions, modifications to labs can’t always be made.
Senior Class Cooks!
8160 One Semester – ½ Credit 1 period per day
Open to Grade 12 No prerequisite
Adulting can be hard! Let us help ease your mind when it comes to cooking, budgets and food. In this course Seniors will develop a personalized approach to responsible and healthy living skills for when they are on their own.
Selecting and preparing recipes on a budget
Meal planning and prep for young adults
Etiquette
Learn to use a variety of kitchen appliances
Budgeting/consumer issues for young adults
Careers in the hospitality industry
*Due to the serious nature of food allergies and restrictions, modifications to labs can’t always be made.
CCP Strategies for Success
One Semester – 1 Credit 1 period per day
Open to Grades 9 - 12
CCP Prerequisite: Cuyahoga Community College requirements
Take advantage of this opportunity to earn high school and college credit while acquiring the skills and tools to successfully navigate college and the workforce. This course is designed to equip students with critical skills and strategies necessary for success in high school, college, and the workforce. Students will be prepared to meet the demands and opportunities that lie ahead, setting them on a path to achievement.
Planning & time management
Note-taking and test-taking techniques
Communication & relationships skills
Memory techniques to aid in comprehension and retention
Identify Learning styles
Stress management tools and testing success strategies
Upon successful completion of the course, students will earn 3 college credit hours.
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