Family Consumer Sciences

870 - INTRODUCTION TO CULINARY: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12 [Watch Course Video]

Teacher: Laurie Sonstegard

Learn how to be a better cook! Explore the basics of culinary foundations and cooking techniques.

Learn through: collaborating and preparing a wide variety of recipes

Topics/skills: knife skills, bread, grains and pasta, meat, vegetables

Perfect for: students who enjoy cooking and want to improve their skills.

871 - ADVANCED CULINARY: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12

Teacher: Matt McNiel

Prerequisite: Introduction to Culinary

Build on what you learned in Introduction to Culinary Arts. Explore a variety of cuisines as your work toward mastery of classic cooking techniques.

Learn through: hands-on labs

Topics/skills: dry heat cooking, combination cooking, modern

American, Chinese, Italian, Thai, and Mexican cuisines

Perfect for: students who want to achieve higher mastery with their cooking skills and explore a variety of cuisines.

872 - BAKING AND PASTRY: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12

Teacher: Laurie Sonstegard

Prerequisite: Introduction to Culinary

Learn baking and pastry fundamentals and the science behind them.

Learn through: hands-on practice through culinary labs

Topics/skills: quick and yeast bread, pastries, pies and tarts, chocolate, custards, cakes, creams and sauces, specialty desserts

Perfect for: students who are curious about the world of a pastry chef.

9994 - ECOLOGY OF FOODS AND NUTRITION: 2 Terms / 4 credits, Grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Biology or Biology X or Biomedical Biology

Teachers: Anne Swanson and Miriam Lejonvarn

This course is scheduled for 2 blocks for each of the 2 terms (4 credits) 9994A: Ecology of Foods and 9994B: Nutrition. This course will examine the ecological connections between food production, human health, and ecological sustainability as well as investigate the social, economic, and scientific impacts on our food system from farm to fork. In addition, students will be introduced to the fundamental truths of nutrition principles, health promotion, and disease prevention throughout life. Opportunities to practice food safety and preparation will occur throughout the course, as well as opportunities to plan, plant, and maintain a garden at WHS.

855 - INDEPENDENT MONEY MANAGEMENT: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 9-12 [Watch Course Video]

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Learn the basics of economics and personal finance. Acquire skills you need to wisely manage your financial resources.

Learn through: class discussion and lecture, student projects and presentations, group work, test-taking

Skills: applying income and expense principles, maintaining a budget, assessing your options

Topics: paying for college, creating a budget, personal banking/savings and checking accounts, buying a house and car, saving and investing, using credit wisely, buying insurance

Perfect for: students who want to develop personal financial planning skills.

722 - PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12 [Watch Course Video]

Teacher: David Chvojicek

Learn practical information, tools, and strategies that will help you navigate your financial life and achieve long-term financial goals.

Learn through: class lectures and discussions, student presentations, group work, tests, projects

Topics: managing education costs, paycheck taxes, Social Security and Medicare, filing income tax, banking products, investment options, insurance needs, credit cards, and more

Skills: how to make decisions that help you achieve your personal financial goals — from your career choice to cash management, credit and investment strategies and tactics

Perfect for: students who want to learn how to set and meet financial goals throughout all phases of life.

860 - PERSONAL AND FAMILY ISSUES 1: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12 [Watch Course Video]

Teacher: Anna Olson

In a safe and supportive space, explore and discuss real issues being faced by today’s teens and how to address them.

Learn through: teen issue discussions, small group discussions, large group discussions, individual reflection, learning about peers

Topics: families, mental health issues, relational communication, intimate relationships, “The Male Brain” and “The Female Brain”

Skills: making healthy personal and relationship decisions

Perfect for: students who like learning about and discussing real-life issues in a safe environment.

862 - PERSONAL AND FAMILY ISSUES 2: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12

Teacher: Anna Olson

Prerequisite: Personal & Family Issues 1

In a safe and supportive space, continue your exploration of real issues being faced by today’s teens and how to address them.

Learn through: in-depth teen issue discussions, small and large group discussions, individual reflection, learning about your peers

Topics: couple relationships, addiction, and recovery, building a positive self-image, and recognizing one’s true beauty

Skills: building confidence in yourself and your interpersonal relationships; accessing professional resources to help you cope with challenging situations; making healthy personal and relationship decisions

Perfect for: students who like learning about and discussing real-life issues and problems in a safe environment.

863 - CHILD PSYCHOLOGY 1: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 9-12 [Watch Course Video]

Teacher: Darcy Hanley

Learn about infant and toddler development through child development theories, biological and environmental factors that shape human development, prenatal development, and the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and moral development of infants and toddlers.

Learn through: child observations, group discussion, and projects, guest instructors, infant care simulation, or research

Topics: early neurodevelopment, nature and nurture, developmental origins of health and disease, fetal development, development of the body and the brain, cognitive and language development, emotional development and attachment, development of self-concept and self-esteem, social cognition, and the development of peer relations

Skills: self-reflection, healthy communication, empathy, acceptance of self and others, higher-order thinking, creativity, teamwork, and positive leadership

Perfect for: students interested in psychology, human development, and/or considering a career in early childhood education.

864 - CHILD PSYCHOLOGY 2: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12

Teacher: Stephanie Ebert

Prerequisite: Child Psychology 1

Explore child development among preschoolers and school-age children. Examine the elements of a successful preschool program.

Learn through: real-life experiences working in the Trojan Tots Preschool, child observations, creating a teaching portfolio

Topics: physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of preschool and school-age children

Skills: lesson planning, teaching

Perfect for: students interested in teaching preschoolers.

866 - INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION: 2 Terms / 2 Credits, Grades 10-12 [Watch Course Video]

Teacher: Stephanie Ebert

Explore education professions, trends, issues, and more.

Learn through: student teaching field experience, guest instructors, individual and group presentations, daily hands-on activities

Skills: leadership, collaboration, lesson planning

Topics: in K-12 education, including teaching, social work, counseling; education trends and issues; instructional practices and classroom management; roles and responsibilities of teachers, learners, and others in the school system

Perfect for: anyone considering a career in education.

867 - UNIFIED ARTS: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12

Teacher: Laurie Sonstegard

Explore a career in Special Education while assisting your special needs peers with visual and culinary arts projects.

Learn through: working directly with students, modifying visual art and culinary lab projects to accommodate each student’s individual needs, completing an online curriculum about careers in special education

Topics/skills: art and culinary lab work, teamwork, problem-solving

Perfect for: students who want to work with special education students in the art and culinary classroom setting.

875 - CAREER SEARCH: NAVIGATING YOUR NEXT STEPS: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 9-12 [Watch Course Video]

Teacher: Miriam Lejonvarn

Explore and design a plan for your postsecondary education and identify existing and emerging careers that both interest you and are a good match for your skills, personality, lifestyle goals.

Learn through: self-inventories, online research, informational interviews, reflection activities, independent projects, portfolio development (Career Action Plan), guest speaker panel

Topics: career search process, self-assessment (strengths, skills, values, interests), workplace trends, career research, post-secondary options, resume writing, informational/job interviews, Top 20 (emotional intelligence skills), portfolio (Communicating Your Brand)

Skills: interviewing and resume-writing, emotional intelligence, employability skills

Perfect for: anyone who does or doesn’t know what they want to do after high school.

861 - INTERIOR DESIGN 1: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 9-12 [Watch Course Video]

Teacher: Darcy Hanley

Experience all aspects of the interior design process when designing interior spaces. There will be a focus on residential interior design start to finish.

Learn through: interior design projects, designing rooms and floor plans, interior design apps and floor planning software, home tours, design challenges, analyzing interior design shows, research

Topics: utilizing color in spaces, interior design styles, historical styles and their evolution, elements, and principles of design, space planning, furniture arranging, floor plan design, designing your dream home

Skills: using interior design apps, floor planning software, and materials to design interior spaces, creativity/self-expression, visual design/space planning, synthesizing information, communication, measuring, budget management

Perfect for: students who appreciate and want to design aesthetically appealing interior spaces and/or have an interest in becoming an interior designer.

881 - INTERIOR DESIGN 2: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12 [Watch Course Video]

Teacher: Darcy Hanley

Prerequisite: Interior Design

Advance your understanding of the field of Interior Design. Students will learn through field trips, interior designer guest instructors, individual and group interior design projects, design team challenges, utilizing floor planning software, and hands-on interior design projects. Topics include multicultural environments, the science of spatial environments, design for special populations, sustainable design, lighting design, furniture design, materials and fabrics, flooring, textiles, and the profession of interior design. Interior Design II is perfect for students who loved Interior Design I and are interested in developing advanced interior design, technical, and problem-solving abilities.

910 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 9-12 [Watch Course Video] [Additional Course Information]

Assume the role of an architect in residential home design, development, and construction. Design your own vacation cabin/home.

Learn through: sketching, computer-aided design, and modeling, individual and group design challenges, project-based design activities, hands-on labs, and model building

Topics: architectural styles, design principles, 3D drawing techniques, CAD (computer-aided design) software

Skills: using Autodesk Revit and Sketchup to complete floor, interior, exterior, and site plans

Perfect for: students who are interested in developing their design, technical and problem-solving abilities while exploring the exciting world of architectural design.

911 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2: 2 Terms / 2 Credit, Grades 9-12 [Watch Course Video]

Teacher: Karl Zachmann

Prerequisite: Architectural Design 1

Advance your understanding of the field of architecture. Learn to solve residential and light commercial design challenges. Design and develop your dream home!

Learn through: sketching, computer-aided design, and modeling, individual and group design challenges, project-based learning, hands-on labs, and model building

Topics: architectural design and drafting, history, sketching and 3D modeling (CAD), virtual and augmented reality, sustainable design, career opportunities, structures, construction techniques, and materials

Skills: using industry-standard CAD software to create floor plans, interior and exterior elevations, site plans, detail drawings, renderings, and walkthroughs

Perfect for: students who loved Architectural Design I and are interested in developing advanced technical, design, and problem-solving abilities.

867 - UNIFIED ARTS Education: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12 [Watch Course Video]

Teachers: Laurie Sonstegard

Explore a career in Special Education while assisting your special needs peers with visual and culinary arts projects.

Learn through: working directly with students, modifying visual art and culinary lab projects to accommodate each student’s individual needs, completing an online curriculum about careers in special education

Topics/skills: art and culinary lab work, teamwork, problem-solving

Perfect for: Students who want to work with Special Education students in the art and culinary classroom setting.

868 - UNIFIED ARTS: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12 [Watch Course Video]

Teachers: Laurie Sonstegard and Joanna Prosser

This combined General Education and Special Education class will allow students to engage in hands-on learning opportunities in the Visual and Culinary Arts. Students will have the opportunity to complete personal artworks, learn about the elements and principles of design and use self-expression in Visual Arts. In Culinary Arts, students will participate in food labs while focusing on kitchen safety by using equipment to gain independence and recipe reading while working collaboratively with peers. Students will also practice grocery shopping strategies and etiquette when eating in a social setting.