Family Studies
Welcome to Family Studies at Southwood!
Welcome! We offer a wide variety of courses in Family Studies that focus on teaching students how to prepare for life.
We offer a wide variety of other Family Studies courses that teach students everything from how to prepare healthy meals, live on their own, take care of infants, sew their own garments, and work with children of all ages! We offer courses for all grades and levels!
CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO Meet the staff & GET info on the Gr. 9 COURSE!
What will I learn in Grade 9 Food & Nutrition?
In grade 9, students focus on many topics, including:
- Cooking skills & techniques
- nutrition & wellness
- meal planning
- body image & dealing with stress
- local, seasonal & Indigenous foods
Which family studies courses are offered @ SSS?
SEE BELOW FOR COURSE DESCRIPTIONS!
BRAND NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES!
ROOM 201 - ALL FOODS CLASSES USE THIS CLASSROOM
ROOM 205 - THIS CLASSROOM IS USED FOR OUR OTHER FAMILY STUDIES COURSES
WE ARE ALSO PART OF THE PILOT PROJECT TO INCLUDE VIDEO TAPING OF LAB DEMONSTRATIONS...
Check out Ms. Panizza's first video below! :)
OTHER COURSES AVAILABLE IN FAMILY STUDIES
TFJ2O- Grade 10 (Open)
Hospitality and Tourism *NEW*
Will study culinary techniques of food handling and
preparation, health and safety standards, the use of tools and equipment, the origins of foods, and event planning, and will learn about tourism attractions across Ontario.
Students will develop an
awareness of related environmental and societal issues and will explore secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the tourism industry.
This course satisfies the OSSD TechRequirement.
HIF 2O - Grade 10 (Open)
Adolescence 101 *new*
Learn about teen development, healthy relationships, mental health & well-being and communication techniques
Develop skills to help you manage living on your own
Practical skills: cooking, making smart food choices, basic sewing and laundry skills
TFJ 4E - Grade 12 (Workplace)
Hospitality & Tourism
A true hands-on experience of the hospitality & tourism industry
Perfect cooking skills and techniques through weekly food labs, food challenges, and workshops
Explore careers, and walk away with multiple hospitality-related certifications
Fulfills SHSM requirement
TFJ 3C - Grade 11 (College)
Hospitality & Tourism
Great option for students wanting to expand and improve their skills in food preparation
Weekly food labs & challenges
Explore careers in hospitality and tourism
Learn about nutrition & menu planning
Run fundraisers & events for SSS events
Fulfills SHSM requirement
HPC 3O - Grade 11 (Open)
Raising Healthy Children
Excellent course for students interested in becoming parents in the future, or who just love kids!
Will learn necessarily skills for becoming a good parent
Real Care Baby Simulator experience included
HPW 3C - Grade 11 (College)
Working with Infants & Young Children
Great option for students who want to work with children in the future!
Prepares students for careers working with children up to 6 years old
Focus on the skills, work habits, and challenges working with children
Plan activities and nutrition snacks, including Toddler Day!
HFA 4C - Grade 12 (College) Nutrition & Health
Further explores topics related to nutrition and health
Learn about nutrition through the lifecycle, health issues, food trends & choices, and food security
This course expands on the skills learned in HFN (although not a prerequisite) in weekly food labs
HFA 4U- Grade 12 (University) Nutrition & Health
Further explores topics related to nutrition and health
Learn about nutrition through the lifecycle, health issues, food trends & choices, and food security
This course expands on the skills learned in HFN (although not a prerequisite) in weekly food labs
HNB 4M - Grade 12 (University/College) The World of Fashion
Further develops student’s skills using sewing machines
Explore factors that affect the fashion industry, marketing, and fabric production
Learn about the social and historical influences on fashion
HHS 4U - Grade 12 (University)
Families in Canada
A great prep course for College or University bound students
Explore issues and challenges in Canada’s diverse society
Examine individual development, intimate relationships, and parent-child relationships in Canada and other cultures
FAMILY STUDIES CAREER PATHWAYS
Dietitian . Chef . Nutritionist
Hotel Manager . Health Inspector
Early Childhood Educator . Teacher
Day Care Worker . Social Worker Educational Assistant . Health Care Adoption Worker . Family Therapist Fashion Designer . Stylist
Merchandiser . Fashion Editor
Hotel Manager . Health Inspector
Early Childhood Educator . Teacher
Day Care Worker . Social Worker Educational Assistant . Health Care Adoption Worker . Family Therapist Fashion Designer . Stylist
Merchandiser . Fashion Editor