Family and Consumer Sciences

Compass

8115 One Semester – ½ Credit 1 period per day

Open to Grades 9-10

Strongly recommended for all incoming freshman

In this course, lessons and activities are designed to support the Vision of a Lakewood Graduate. Students will develop effective learning strategies and critical skills to provide a strong foundation for success throughout high school and for lifelong learning.

• Study Skills and Organizational Habits

• Intro to Naviance: Graduation and College Planning Tool

• Develop a 4-Year Graduation Plan

• Guest speakers: Colleges, Careers, Military, Career Shadowing, College Now, School Counselors and more

• Scholarship Opportunities

• Explore West Shore Career-Tech Programs and all course offerings at LHS

• Intro to Community Service and H2O

Intro to Architecture & Interior Design

8230 One Semester – ½ Credit 1 period per day

Open to Grades 9-12 No prerequisite

Students will examine design principles used for residential exteriors and interiors. Students will complete hands-on activities, which could include constructing a piece of furniture, repurposing items or creating a mock home. Students can 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 that incorporate elements and principles of design

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

*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 basics of food preparation. Students will apply foundational culinary practices and understand how flavor, texture and appearance are affected during food preparation. Labs and classroom activities are centered around the main food groups, with other categories included, such as breads and baking. Measuring techniques and kitchen safety and sanitation are other course topics covered. Nutrition and meal planning are covered throughout the course as well.

*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 recommended 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 Sewing Projects

• Fashion History

• Fashion Illustration

• Fibers & Fabric Construction

• Fast Fashion + Upcycling Project

• Careers in the Fashion Industry

• Guest Speakers

Food and Fitness

8360 One Semester – ½ Credit 1 period per day

Open to Grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Everyday Cooking or Experience with Foods

Students will participate in a wide variety of exercise activities, as well as cook and prepare healthy and delicious foods. This course will enhance students’ understanding of their fitness needs and guide them in making wise decisions to improve their health and wellness. Students will analyze and compare healthy food choices, as well as, evaluate their health risk, fitness levels, nutritional habits, lifestyles, and attitude towards wellness. A personal wellness plan will be developed and implemented by the students during this semester elective. The individualized wellness plan accompanied with time spent working hands-on in the laboratory preparing nutritious food will help students understand how exercise and healthy behavior management will assist them to attain personal success.

*Due to the serious nature of food allergies and restrictions, modifications to labs can’t always be made.

Leadership and Mentoring

8420 One Semester – ½ Credit 1 period per day

Open to Grades 11-12 No prerequisite

In this course students will develop leadership skills through hands-on school and community involvement. An emphasis will be placed on service learning, leadership training and peer-to-peer mentoring. Students have the opportunity to emerge from this course with impactful leadership and motivational skills, both of which are critical, regardless of the path students choose to take after high school. This course is a great choice for any student looking to grow their confidence, leadership abilities and for those seeking a strong connection to their school and larger community.

• Learn what it means to be an effective leader

• Gain and grow critical leadership skills

• Participate in a program to mentor underclassmen

• Engage in service learning opportunities at the high school and within the Lakewood community

• Network and build connections through partnerships with local businesses and leaders