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Family and Consumer Science (FCS) classes at La Follette High School, not only teach students valuable life skills that can be useful in their personal lives, but they can also help prepare students for valuable, rewarding careers. As you scroll down the page, check out the class options available in culinary, human services, design and the health sciences fields. We think you will find something that interests you and look forward to seeing you in one of our FCS classes next year!
Culinary
Culinary
Culinary Arts 1: The Essentials
9-12
.5 credit
A hands on lab based class in which students will learn about and prepare food working with others.
Culinary Arts 2: International Cuisine
10-12
.5 credit
Learn how to prepare dishes from many cultures. Builds on the skills in Culinary Arts 1.
Culinary Arts 3: ProStart Chef 1
10-12
.5 credit
Explore the food and hospitality industries as you study like a chef. Learn proper and safe, advanced, gourmet cooking techniques.
Human Services
Human Services
Child Development (Birth to 5 years)
10-12
.5 credit
Students will learn about the various areas of development (physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and moral) as a child grows.
Independent Living
10-12
.5 credit
Prepare yourself for a life after high school. Personal growth, financial literacy, legal responsibilities, protective behaviors--many topics to make your transition to the real world easier.
This class fulfills the financial literacy graduation requirement.
Principles of Education
9-12
.5 credit
This course address child development and education issues, so that students can guide the development of children in educational settings. Content includes the planning and implementing of developmentally appropriate learning activities, health and safety practices, safe learning environments, and legal requirements for teaching young children
Design
Design
Fashion and Sewing
9-12
.5 credit
All students from any level of sewing ability will learn to use a sewing machine and pattern to plan and complete sewing projects. Fashion, sewing, and consumer skills are emphasized
Health Science
Health Science
Health Science Exploration
9-12
.5 credit
Learn to use basic medical equipment while exploring the many career opportunities in health care. A great introduction to Health Science class to begin your journey at LHS.
Medical Terminology
10-12
.5 credit
Students will gain knowledge of medical terminology, vocabulary, and abbreviations used in health‐related careers. Students will practice formation, analysis and reconstruction of terms.
Body Structure and Function
10-12
.5 credit
Students use hands‐on activities and anatomy in clay to understand and remember the body systems and how they are viewed and treated by medical personnel. This course focuses on disease states of the body. Students perform hands on Labs, plus optional dissections of animal hearts, brains, etcetera
Nursing Assistant
11-12
1 credit
Students seeking employment in any health care field will find this a valuable first step! Nursing Assistant is a Prerequisite to all Wisconsin Technical College System nursing programs and some 4‐year college admissions to nursing programs.
Physical Therapy 1
11-12
.5 credit
The Physical Therapy course is designed to prepare students for a career as a licensed healthcare professional who works under the direct supervision of a physical therapist. This course will teach a variety of physical therapy including support interventions for patients with impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities.
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
10-12
1 credit
This course examines the topics of health, safety and nutrition within the context of the early childhood educational setting. Students will learn about governmental regulations and professional standards as they apply to health, safety and nutrition; learn to provide a safe, healthy, and nutritionally sound early childhood program, and adhere to child abuse and neglect mandates.
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