Family & Consumer Science

Semester Credit .5 Grade Level: 9-12        Est Fee: Not to exceed $15 

In this course, students will analyze personal, physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth for a healthy lifestyle. An emphasis will be placed on lifespan wellness by managing stress through relaxation, physical activity and sleep. Additional topics include human growth and development, mental health management, personal hygiene, and preparing for emergency medical situations. 

Semester Credit .5 Grade Level: 9-12        Est Fee: Not to exceed $45 

In this course, students will utilize the kitchen areas about 1-2 times per week to prepare healthy foods. In this course, students will use principles of nutrition to ensure a healthy body throughout the life cycle. An emphasis will be placed on planning and preparing meals with an understanding of nutrients and their benefits, portion control and dietary needs. Additional information will include steroid and supplemental use, body weight and management and the implementation of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Semester Credit 1 Grade Level: 9-12        Est Fee: Not to exceed $45 

In this course, students will utilize the kitchen areas about 1-2 times per week to prepare a wide variety of foods. In this course, students will apply fundamental culinary techniques, such as knife handling skills and the recognition, selection, and proper use of tools and equipment. An emphasis will be placed on mise en place, the management of time, ingredients, and equipment. Students will apply standard recipe conversions using proper scaling and measurement techniques. Basic nutrition, and food safety and sanitation will be aligned with hospitality standards.

Semester Credit .5 Grade Level: 9-12        Est Fee: Not to exceed $25 

In this course, students will learn the principles of child growth, development, and behavior. An emphasis will be placed on the cognitive development of a child and sensory and motor skills. Additional topics include childhood diseases, immunizations, theories of development, learning styles, and childcare services evaluation.