Human Services/Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Development I
Credit: .5 unit per semester
Weight: 4/4
Open To: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
CTE Course Child Development and Parenting addresses the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors associated with supporting and promoting optimal growth and development of infants and children. The focus is on research-based nurturing and parenting practices and skills, including brain development research, that support positive development of children. Students will explore opportunities in human services and education-related careers and develop a career portfolio.
Child Development II
Credit: .5 unit per semester
Weight: 4/4
Open To: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Child Development I
Child Development classes provide students with knowledge about the physical, mental, emotional, and social growth and development of children from conception to pre-school age, emphasizing the application of this knowledge in child care settings. These courses typically include related topics such as the appropriate care of infants, toddlers, and young children.
Nutrition and Culinary Arts I
Credit: .5 unit per semester
Weight: 4/4
Open To: Grades 11, 12
This course includes classroom and laboratory experiences needed to develop a knowledge and understanding of culinary principles and nutrition for people of all ages. Course content encompass’: food service and preparation management using the decision-making process; meeting basic needs by applying nutrition concepts; meeting health, safety, and sanitation requirements; maximizing resources when planning/preparing/preserving/serving food; applying hospitality skills; analyzing nutritional needs in relation to change; and careers in nutrition and culinary arts, including entrepreneurship investigation.
Nutrition and Culinary Arts II
Credit: .5 unit per semester
Weight: 4/4
Open To: Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Nutrition and Culinary Arts I
CTE Course Nutrition and Culinary Arts II provides principles of application into the hospitality industry, including nutrition, culinary, and entrepreneurial opportunities. Course content includes the following: selection, purchase, preparation, and conservation of food, dietary needs and trends, regional & international cuisine, safety and sanitation, and careers in food service industries. All of these concepts can be interpreted through laboratory experiences.
Apparel and Textiles Design I
Credit: .5 unit per semester
Weight: 4/4
Open To: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course is designed to provide basic knowledge and understanding of the design, development, and production of textile products. Through hands-on and project based learning experiences students will discover fiber characteristics, fabric construction methods, elements of science and design in textiles and apparel, and basic construction skills used in interior furnishings and apparel industries. This course emphasizes awareness and investigation of careers and industry trends in textiles.
Apparel and Textiles Design II
Credit: .5 unit per semester
Weight: 4/4
Open To: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course prepares students for employment and higher education programs of study related to the broad spectrum of careers encompassed in fashion, apparel, and textile industries. This course provides students with opportunities to: analyze the influences of social, cultural, and environmental diversity in the fashion, apparel, and textile industry; investigate applicable regulatory and policy issues; assess product quality; develop a design portfolio; refine and develop industry skills necessary to employment in fashion, apparel, and/or textiles; model proper safety procedures; communicate with potential customers/clients using industry terminology; perform operational functions; and research current industry employment opportunities, including the investigation of entrepreneurship.
Interior Design
Credits: .5 unit per semester
Weight: 4/4
Open To: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Interior Design courses emphasize applying the fundamental processes of artistic expression to design an interior living or working space. Students analyze and apply a variety of media, techniques, and processes in their interior design work. Courses may also include an understanding of aesthetic issues associated with interior design. Students study the art or process of designing the interior of a room or building and focus on enhancing the interiors of a space to achieve a healthy and more aesthetically pleasing environment. Students will study interior designs from historical, contemporary, and world cultures. Students engage in critique of their interior designs, the designs of others, and designs by professional interior designers for the purpose of reflecting on and refining work for presentation.