Family and Consumer Science

In our child development courses students develop important skills, creativity and a sense of fulfillment! Family and Consumer Science courses incorporate learning experiences with practical life skills to better prepare students for attaining self-worth, respect, and a sense of accomplishment in today’s society. Course offerings are designed to meet individual needs, abilities, and interests. Emphasis is placed on providing opportunities for motivating students to be more self-sufficient, and to develop their potential for leading productive and meaningful lives. Enrichment project options are strongly recommended.

The curriculum incorporates the following areas:

Career Exploration
Design and Creativity
Fashion Marketing and Promotion
Food Choices and Preparation
Life Management
Nutritional Awareness
Parenting Skills
Understanding Children and Development

Careers/jobs found in the family and consumer sciences field include but are not limited to:

Banquet Manager
Caterer
Child Care Provider
Chocolatier
Costume Design
Executive Chef
Executive Pastry Chef

Fashion Designer
Fashion Merchandiser
Food & Beverage Director
Food Researcher
Hospitality Management
Merchandise Manager
Nutritionist

Personal Chef
Preschool/Elementary Teacher
Restaurant Owner
Retail Marketing
Retail Sales Representative
Spa Chef/Dietician
Store Manager
Wedding Planner

CHILD DEVELOPMENT I

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: .5

Child Development I is a semester course. Students will study reproduction, fetal development, prenatal care, and birth. Areas of physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of infants to children to age four is studied. In Child Development I the learner will: compare and contrast parenting styles; examine birth defects and their relationship to heredity and environment; evaluate toys for age appropriateness, safety, and developmental benefits; design developmentally age-appropriate activities; identify social, cultural, and environmental influences on human development. Child Development is a valuable course for students who are considering a career field that involves working with children, or for gaining personal knowledge and growth.

Child Development I will satisfy one half credit of the applied art, or general elective requirement for graduation.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT II

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: .5

Prerequisite – Child Development I

This course is designed to help students gain knowledge and understanding of the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of children 5 to 18 years. Information is given on practicing health and safety standards for children and young adults. Careers related to the childcare field are also incorporated within the course. Students will identify what factors impact and enhance the developmental needs and interests of children. Students will gain knowledge about employable skills necessary for a child-oriented career.

Child Development II will satisfy one half credit of the applied art, or general elective requirement for graduation.

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