Comments: Family Foods class strongly recommended.

This course uses a hands-on approach to learning about food and the science behind food lab experiments. We will be able to test and sample edible foods products. You will become acquainted with the equipment used in a food science laboratory, as well as proper techniques for carrying out food science experiments. You will discover that appearance, odor, sound, and how food feels in your mouth are just as important as taste in determining whether or not you find food appealing. Some of the food laboratory units include safety and sanitation, basic science related to foods, acids and bases, water, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals, dehydration, and several more, time permitting. Expect some really fun edible experiments as you learn how science works with food! This course supports career choices in dietetics, food technology, food science, family and consumer sciences, and food chemistry. This course involves serving the public for one event and students are required to take part in this performance/experience.

*This class will cover some of the content for ProStart© certification. ProStart© certification is a national certification for the foodservice industry. It requires that the student take a series of courses and pass the national exam. This certification transfers into universities and colleges for up to 18 semesters in culinary arts/management programs.

This course is designed to educate students about why we eat what we eat. In the class, students will study geography, climate, and culture and how they affect the foods that we eat. We will be learning about and cooking our way through the regions of the United States as well as Latin America, Europe, Mediterranean countries, Asia, and the Middle East and Africa. Lab experiences based on cooking techniques from around the world are part of this course.

This course expects that students are efficient and knowledgeable regarding basic measurement, following recipes (directions), food safety & sanitation procedures as this is a fast-paced lab setting! Students need to be eager and willing to do their FAIR share in the kitchen. Class work completion is required to participate in labs.

This class is designed for students who want to pursue foodservice or culinary arts as a profession. It will focus on key concepts and skills of the hospitality industry. Students will be expected to participate in planning, preparation and service of food to the public, several times during the semester. ProStart, and Culinary Arts is the fourth level of Foods courses. Students are encouraged to seek Wisconsin State ServSafe® Certification for Food Service Manager. Students will develop a hypothetical or real business that is showcased through a website. Units will include...

• Sanitation and Safety

• Customer Service

• Dining Room Service

• Employment in the Industry

• Planning, Preparing and Marketing Foods

• Calculating Recipes and Costing Foods

• Cocoa and Chocolate Knowledge and Skills

• Pastas and Red Sauces

• Cheesecake and Crème Brule

• Carrots/Carrot cake

• Wontons/Potstickers/Dumplings

• Rice and Pilaf Dishes

• English Muffins/Yeast Bread Products

• Salads and Dressings

• Cobblers, Betty's, Crisps and Grunts

*This course meets the Financial Literacy Graduation requirements in Whitehall.

Have you explored all your options in FCS? Perhaps an independent study in your career area is what you need!

Culinary Arts/Food Service/Hospitality, Tourism, and Lodging:

Independent Study for Culinary Arts/Culinary Management available for students who have completed Family Foods, Food Science & Nutrition, and Culinary Arts. Students will work independently to explore more areas of food production and plan, prepare and host meals for guests. Students will be expected to complete a career investigation project in a food related field. The students will perform self-assessments, research and explore a career, set career goals, create a plan for achieving goals, as part of the career investigation project. Students are able but not required to receive credit for employment in a career area through a food service/hospitality or culinary occupation.

Mentorship:

Do you have a career area that you want to spend extended time shadowing? If there are willing employers in our area, we can set up mentorships where you rotate between 4-5 employers for the semester and see your career area of interest in a variety of settings and get a feel for the atmosphere and various ways the career can be experienced.

This course will include the study of historical, philosophical and social foundations of education; issues and trends including diversity affecting our schools of today including elementary, middle level, and secondary educational settings. An overview of the WI Department of Public Instruction and federal regulations; WI Act 31 Treaty Rights, fundamentals of teaching methodologies, learning styles, questioning techniques, and basic assessment practices will be addressed. This course will also address the educational practices of each of the career pathways in human services field as the human services field offers you an opportunity to work with diverse clients.

Did you enjoy the opportunity to create projects or successfully repair garments in middle school? Do you like the idea of being your own boss and determining your own future through self employment?

Did you know that 40% of the population are projected to be ‘gig’ workers in the near future? A ‘gig’ worker is self-employed and works random jobs as they are available. How would ‘gig’ work change your way of life and is it a job you could handle? What about your future family? How would ‘gig’ work affect you and your family? This course helps students look at skills and knowledge they need to be successful in this new work environment. Do you have what it takes to succeed in the new world of work?

This course is for students who wish to explore the career pathway, Visual Arts-Textiles, Interiors & Entrepreneurship. Take this class to evaluate your desire for entrepreneurship and elevate your skills and knowledge to succeed at college and career aspects of your life. You will have a chance to write a business plan and develop an entrepreneurial business using embroidery machines, sergers and basic sewing machines. We will also explore use of technologies to print images on fabric, lettering on garment with vinyl cut on a Silhouette Cameo 3. Let your inner creativity shine through ideas you have in mind. If you like, you can take this project to compete in the FCCLA STAR events, Entrepreneurship, Fashion Construction, Recycle and Redesign.

Have you explored all your options in FCS? Perhaps an independent study in your career area is what you need!

• Visual Arts-This independent study course allows students who completed the Focus on Fashion or Housing and Interior Design course to pursue further career exploration through employment in this field such as working at a fabric, apparel or home furnishings store. Students will complete a career investigation project in the field of interest, perform self-assessments, research and explore a career, set career goals, create a plan for achieving the goals as part of the career investigation project. Students will also prepare window displays appropriate to the career area and have them displayed in community storefronts for community to view.

• Mentorship: Do you have a career area that you want to spend extended time shadowing? If there are willing employers in our area, we can set up mentorships where you rotate between 4-5 employers for the semester and see your career area of interest in a variety of settings and get a feel for the atmosphere and various ways the career can be experienced.

This course uses the Dean Vaughn Medical Terminology 350 Total Retention System. The program teaches the basic design medical terminology and how to easily remember, pronounce and apply the meaning of all the prefixes, roots and suffixes that combine to form 11,000 complex medical terms. We will also learn common abbreviations and their meanings for medical terms in each of the body systems. This course is a source of excellent knowledge for life, a great way to explore one’s interest in the medical field, or as preparation for taking the Medical Terminology course over the ITV system at school.

HOSA-Future Health Professionals is a student organization linked to the Health Sciences Education field which provides opportunities to expand student knowledge and critical experience in the medical field. Students with an interest in the medical professions are encouraged to take part in this organization. See Mrs. Stendahl for information.

Comments: This course will include field trips to area medical facilities, job shadowing with health practitioners, and guest speakers. Students will be required to be up to date on immunizations and sign confidentiality forms for admittance to local medical facilities for field trips and job shadow experiences.

Have you explored all your options in FCS? Perhaps an independent study in your career area is what you need!

• • Medical-This independent study course allows students who completed the youth apprenticeship program to further explore the field of medicine. Students will complete a career investigation project in the medical field, perform self-assessments, research and explore a career, set career goals, create a plan for achieving the goals as part of the career investigation project. In addition, the student shall develop and implement a school and community service project promoting positive health; health careers, educating the public on health issues, etc. Students can receive credit for employment in the medical field in connection with this course.

  • Mentorship: Do you have a career area that you want to spend extended time shadowing? If there are willing employers in our area, we can set up mentorships where you rotate between 4-5 employers for the semester and see your career area of interest in a variety of settings and get a feel for the atmosphere and various ways the career can be experienced.

This program is for students interested in exploring the work world in the medical field. Students earn a wage while working. Work can take place during the school day based on workplace. Most students work weekend and evening shifts. 450 hours are needed to complete the program. Students are expected to complete the skills listed on the skill checklist at this link: Health Services

Students take two youth apprenticeship related instruction classes during the year of YA enrollment, and are employed by a participating employer under the supervision of a skilled mentor. .Students are graded at the workplace and school for this program. Students earn 2 work experience credits for each year of successful completion of the program.

The Career Pathways include:

• Therapeutic Services Focus: Therapeutic Services occupations encompass caring for and treating patients and clients. The Technical Skills choices are:  Dental Assistant  Medical Assistant  Nursing Assistant*  Pharmacy Technician

• Informatic Services Focus: Occupations for managing and patient data and information are incorporated into the Informatics Services pathway. The Technical Skills choices are:  Medical Office

• Ambulatory Support and Diagnostic Services Focus: The Ambulatory, Support, and Diagnostic Services pathway Technical Skills choices address a number of different healthcare related specialty fields. Choices are:  Dietary  Imaging  Laboratory  Optician/Optometry  Physical Therapy (PT)

This experience can be priceless in making decisions regarding future career plans in the medical profession!

NOTE: Students must be enrolled in 1 credit of Health Science Courses during the YA enrollment year to qualify for this program. No exceptions!