Classes Offered

CHILD DEVELOPMENT (9-12) - Credit: 0.5

This course will help the student understand and guide younger children more effectively. Prenatal development, birth, infant care, and the social, physical and emotional development of children are studied. (H105)

ADULT LIVING (9-12) - Credit: 0.5

Focuses on preparing students for multiple life decisions. Students will learn the responsibilities that are associated with the need of being independent and understanding the philosophy of life. Students will focus on developing their own self-concepts, morals and values. This class will increase the students’ ability to communicate with problem solving and decision making skills. A strong emphasis is put on the relationships that are built through family, friends, significant others, and work.

FOODS & NUTRITION (10-12) - Credit: 0.5

This course is designed to provide students with the skills to select, prepare, and serve nutritious snacks and meals in an appetizing way. Laboratory situations stress that skills in food preparation and proper nutrition are a means to better health and energy. (H103)

HOSPITALITY & CULINARY ARTS (11-12) - Credit: 0.5

Prerequisite: Foods & Nutrition or permission of the instructor

This course introduces students to the world of professional cooking. Students will explore careers and develop the skills needed for success in the food service industry. A strong emphasis will be placed on the study of food, sanitation, marketing, and methods of preparation in relation to food service. (H220)

EARLY CHILDHOOD PRACTICUM (11-12) - Credit: 1.0

This 2nd semester course meets daily for two consecutive class periods to provide for in depth work in child development. During the playgroup setting, the student will serve as a student/lead teacher under the supervision of the classroom instructor. The class is designed to give the student an opportunity to plan lessons, set up a childcare facility, and learn more about the ways in which preschool children learn. (H210)

FACS SKILLS (11-12) - Credit: 0.5

This course is designed to introduce students to skills necessary for life after high school or college. The course includes laboratory experiences in the following content areas: food preparation and meal planning; textiles and sewing; career and life management skills; parenting and family; housing preparation, search, and management.

FOOD CHEMISTRY 1 (10-12) - Credit: 0.5

Prerequisite: Biology 1 and Algebra 1A

This course will introduce principles of chemistry through experimentation with food. The focus of the course is on laboratory experiments that relate science learning to everyday life. Metric measurement and scientific equipment are used to investigate the concepts of food and nutrition. (H106)

FOOD CHEMISTRY 2 (10-12) - Credit: 0.5

Prerequisite: Food Chemistry 1

This class is a continuation and more in-depth study of the chemical makeup of food. The scientific method is used to study the biological and chemical basis for nutrition, preparation, preservation and processing of food. The hands-on experimental approach provides opportunities to apply science knowledge to daily living. (H106)