Family and Consumer Science
The Developing Child 1
Child Related Careers 2
Culinary Arts 1
Culinary Arts 2
Culinary Arts 3/Catering
Preparation for Life
Recreation and Tourism
Textiles and Apparel 1
Textiles and Apparel 2
Interior Design
Job Seekers
Work Experience 3-4
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THE DEVELOPING CHILD 1
One semester - 1/2 credit
Semester offered: 1st and 2nd
Grade level open to: 11, 12
Prerequisites: None
Content: This course will include aspects of parenting. It will cover human reproduction, development of children from prenatal through school age, child care, and current issues related to parenting.
Students can expect to: - take notes and read assignments
- learn from videos and resources
- share in discussions related to children
- observe and evaluate children
- participate in a child care project
- hear numerous speakers from the community such as
pediatricians, social services, day-care centers, parents
Students will learn: - physiology of human reproduction, conception, pregnancy, birth
- sexual decision making, including STD, birth control, parent readiness
- child development - prenatal through toddler
- appropriate guidance, discipline, and adjustment to parenting
- community resources available to families
- job related skills in child care field
- current issues related to parenting and child care, single parent adoption
- current issues related to infertility, fetal alcohol syndrome, immunizations
- about children with special needs
- cost of parenting and child care
- child health, safety, nutrition, education, development
- career opportunities in related fields
Semester offered: 1st and 2nd
Grade level open to: 11, 12
Prerequisites: None
Content: This course will include aspects of parenting. It will cover human reproduction, development of children from prenatal through school age, child care, and current issues related to parenting.
Students can expect to: - take notes and read assignments
- learn from videos and resources
- share in discussions related to children
- observe and evaluate children
- participate in a child care project
- hear numerous speakers from the community such as
pediatricians, social services, day-care centers, parents
Students will learn: - physiology of human reproduction, conception, pregnancy, birth
- sexual decision making, including STD, birth control, parent readiness
- child development - prenatal through toddler
- appropriate guidance, discipline, and adjustment to parenting
- community resources available to families
- job related skills in child care field
- current issues related to parenting and child care, single parent adoption
- current issues related to infertility, fetal alcohol syndrome, immunizations
- about children with special needs
- cost of parenting and child care
- child health, safety, nutrition, education, development
- career opportunities in related fields
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CHILD RELATED CAREERS 2
CHILD RELATED CAREERS 2
One semester - 1/2 credit
Semester offered: 2nd
Grade level open to: 11, 12
Prerequisites: Developing Child 1
Content: This course is designed to cover growth and development patterns in physical, social, intellectual and emotional areas in children ages 2 to 8. The course consists of classroom discussion ana activities, written assignments and guest speakers. Students will observe various types of child care facilities within our community. Students will experience hands-on placement within these community facilities.
Students can expect to: - take notes and read assignments
- learn from videos and resources
- create a professional portfolio/resource file relative to:
a specific career related to children
- share in discussions related to children
- observe children
- participate in a child care project
- hear numerous speakers from the community such as:
pediatricians, social services, day-care centers, parents
Students will learn: - roles in child care
- growth and development patterns in:
physical, emotional, social, intellectual areas
- safety, sanitation, first aid, and CPR
- child care design and facilities
- special needs of children in care facilities
- design and implementation of lessons
- nutrition needs and food preparation
- operation of a child care program
- special care at different age levels
- child care licensing regulations
- career opportunities in related fields
Semester offered: 2nd
Grade level open to: 11, 12
Prerequisites: Developing Child 1
Content: This course is designed to cover growth and development patterns in physical, social, intellectual and emotional areas in children ages 2 to 8. The course consists of classroom discussion ana activities, written assignments and guest speakers. Students will observe various types of child care facilities within our community. Students will experience hands-on placement within these community facilities.
Students can expect to: - take notes and read assignments
- learn from videos and resources
- create a professional portfolio/resource file relative to:
a specific career related to children
- share in discussions related to children
- observe children
- participate in a child care project
- hear numerous speakers from the community such as:
pediatricians, social services, day-care centers, parents
Students will learn: - roles in child care
- growth and development patterns in:
physical, emotional, social, intellectual areas
- safety, sanitation, first aid, and CPR
- child care design and facilities
- special needs of children in care facilities
- design and implementation of lessons
- nutrition needs and food preparation
- operation of a child care program
- special care at different age levels
- child care licensing regulations
- career opportunities in related fields
CULINARY ARTS 1
CULINARY ARTS 2
One semester - 1/2 credit
Semester offered: 1st and 2nd
Grade level open to: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: None
Content: Students will study food safety/sanitation, meal planning, nutrition and food preparation. Lab units may include, but not be limited: breads, nutrition, grains, protein foods, main dish meals, vegetables, fruits, and baked goods. There is a $15.00 lab fee.
Student can expect to: - do assignments for each unit
- take notes
- enter in discussions
- listen to guest speakers
- prepare a variety of foods in labs and at home
- attend field trip
- watch videos
Students will learn to: - identify and define cooking terms and utensils
- plan nutritious meals and purchase food economically
- manage their time
- work cooperatively in a group
- set tables properly and learn table etiquette
- prepare foods and meals with a variety of basic techniques
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Semester offered: 1st and 2nd
Grade level open to: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: None
Content: Students will study food safety/sanitation, meal planning, nutrition and food preparation. Lab units may include, but not be limited: breads, nutrition, grains, protein foods, main dish meals, vegetables, fruits, and baked goods. There is a $15.00 lab fee.
Student can expect to: - do assignments for each unit
- take notes
- enter in discussions
- listen to guest speakers
- prepare a variety of foods in labs and at home
- attend field trip
- watch videos
Students will learn to: - identify and define cooking terms and utensils
- plan nutritious meals and purchase food economically
- manage their time
- work cooperatively in a group
- set tables properly and learn table etiquette
- prepare foods and meals with a variety of basic techniques
CULINARY ARTS 2
One semester - 1/2 credit
Semester offered: 1st and 2nd
Grade level open to: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Culinary Arts 1
Content: An intermediate class involving food preparation techniques for protein foods, soups, sauces, sandwiches, appetizers, baked goods and desserts. There is a $15.00 lab fee.
Students can expect to: - take notes
- do assignments for each unit
- view videos
- use creative methods of preparing basic foods
- hear guest speakers
- learn from demonstrations
- attend field trip
Students will learn to: - apply basic nutrition to menu planning
- purchase and store foods wisely
- enhance career skill development
- prepares basic foods creatively
Semester offered: 1st and 2nd
Grade level open to: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Culinary Arts 1
Content: An intermediate class involving food preparation techniques for protein foods, soups, sauces, sandwiches, appetizers, baked goods and desserts. There is a $15.00 lab fee.
Students can expect to: - take notes
- do assignments for each unit
- view videos
- use creative methods of preparing basic foods
- hear guest speakers
- learn from demonstrations
- attend field trip
Students will learn to: - apply basic nutrition to menu planning
- purchase and store foods wisely
- enhance career skill development
- prepares basic foods creatively
CULINARY ARTS 3/CATERING
One semester - 1/2 credit
Semester offered:
1st and 2nd
Grade level open to: 11, 12
Prerequisites: Culinary Arts 1 and Culinary Arts 2
Content: This is an advanced class featuring the professional world of culinary arts. Foreign foods will be integrated throughout the class. There will be an emphasis on the aesthetics of food presentation for restaurant and catered meals. Culinary careers will be examined as well as the plans for a mock food business. Students will develop their own cooking video, create original recipes, review restaurant meals and evaluate the skills of their peers. There is a $15.00 lab fee.
Students can expect to: - take notes
- do assignments for each unit
- view videos
- use advanced methods of preparing food in professional settings
- hear guest speakers
- learn from demonstrations
Students will learn to: - apply aesthetics, nutrition and cost analysis to menu planning
- use commercial food preparation techniques
- explore food related careers
- prepare foods from cultures around the world
- create their own cooking video
- cater an actual meal for customers
- use professional standards of food safety and preparation
Grade level open to: 11, 12
Prerequisites: Culinary Arts 1 and Culinary Arts 2
Content: This is an advanced class featuring the professional world of culinary arts. Foreign foods will be integrated throughout the class. There will be an emphasis on the aesthetics of food presentation for restaurant and catered meals. Culinary careers will be examined as well as the plans for a mock food business. Students will develop their own cooking video, create original recipes, review restaurant meals and evaluate the skills of their peers. There is a $15.00 lab fee.
Students can expect to: - take notes
- do assignments for each unit
- view videos
- use advanced methods of preparing food in professional settings
- hear guest speakers
- learn from demonstrations
Students will learn to: - apply aesthetics, nutrition and cost analysis to menu planning
- use commercial food preparation techniques
- explore food related careers
- prepare foods from cultures around the world
- create their own cooking video
- cater an actual meal for customers
- use professional standards of food safety and preparation
PREPARATION FOR LIFE
TEXTILES AND APPAREL 1
One semester - 1/2 credit
Semester offered: 1st and 2nd
Grade level open to: 11, 12
Prerequisites: None
Content: This course will enable students to examine and evaluate relevant current social issues concerning adolescents. Topics are personal awareness, communication skills, personal relationships, personal safety, sexuality, and consumer rights and responsibilities.
Students can expect to: - take notes and read assignments
- hear speakers from the community such as
credit counselors, doctors, nurses, health educators,
bankers, and drug counselors
- share in discussion
- research and present to the class
- learn from videos
Students will learn to: - use steps in the decision making process
- evaluate healthy vs. unhealthy relationships
- explore career opportunities in various course topics
- understand the responsibilities of teenage marriage,
teen pregnancies and teen parenting
-develop techniques for effective communication
- examine personal and community resources available to
families and individuals
- examine risks of chemical use
- understand the reasons for and responsibility of
sexual behavior, STD's, HIV/AIDS, contraceptives
- explore personal awareness and self-esteem issues
- be familiar with changing lifestyles: traditional vs. non-traditional lifestyles
- apply consumer knowledge to personal and family financial well-being
- examine need for mutual respect for lifestyles and cultures
The teacher will have: - class discussions
- handouts
- brain storming
- field trips
- guest speakers
- videos
For Advisement: - A class for the student willing to delve into the fascinating realm of human relationships.
HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND RECREATION
Semester offered: 1st and 2nd
Grade level open to: 11, 12
Prerequisites: None
Content: This course will enable students to examine and evaluate relevant current social issues concerning adolescents. Topics are personal awareness, communication skills, personal relationships, personal safety, sexuality, and consumer rights and responsibilities.
Students can expect to: - take notes and read assignments
- hear speakers from the community such as
credit counselors, doctors, nurses, health educators,
bankers, and drug counselors
- share in discussion
- research and present to the class
- learn from videos
Students will learn to: - use steps in the decision making process
- evaluate healthy vs. unhealthy relationships
- explore career opportunities in various course topics
- understand the responsibilities of teenage marriage,
teen pregnancies and teen parenting
-develop techniques for effective communication
- examine personal and community resources available to
families and individuals
- examine risks of chemical use
- understand the reasons for and responsibility of
sexual behavior, STD's, HIV/AIDS, contraceptives
- explore personal awareness and self-esteem issues
- be familiar with changing lifestyles: traditional vs. non-traditional lifestyles
- apply consumer knowledge to personal and family financial well-being
- examine need for mutual respect for lifestyles and cultures
The teacher will have: - class discussions
- handouts
- brain storming
- field trips
- guest speakers
- videos
For Advisement: - A class for the student willing to delve into the fascinating realm of human relationships.
One semester - 1/2 credit
Semester offered: 1st and 2nd
Grade level open to: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: None
Content: Students explore the hospitality tourism and industry at the local, state, national and global levels inclusive of travel, food service, lodging and recreation. Learning opportunities include field trips, guest speakers and some food preparation. There is a $15.00 field trip, lab, and materials fee.
Semester offered: 1st and 2nd
Grade level open to: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: None
Content: Students explore the hospitality tourism and industry at the local, state, national and global levels inclusive of travel, food service, lodging and recreation. Learning opportunities include field trips, guest speakers and some food preparation. There is a $15.00 field trip, lab, and materials fee.
TEXTILES AND APPAREL 1
One semester - 1/2 credit
Semester offered: 1st and 2nd
Grade level open to: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: None
Content: The semester will include learning basic sewing techniques used to construct clothing and/or home furnishings. Students will learn how to operate sewing machines, sergers, and embroidery machines. Students will proceed at their own pace and ability level. Students will complete five projects for which they purchase all supplies. There is a $10.00 lab fee.
Methods of Presentation: - field trip
- handouts/worksheets
- videos
- demonstrations
- lecture
- guest speakers
Students can expect to: - take notes
- take tests
- buy fabric and supplies necessary for projects
- complete 5 projects
Students will learn: - basic sewing construction of knit top, pants or shorts, and vest or quilted item
- care of clothing/mending
- learn value of clothing repair
- what to look for when buying fabrics/clothing
- use of equipment/machines
- sewing techniques on a variety of fabrics including
woven, knits, napped, and fleece
Semester offered: 1st and 2nd
Grade level open to: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: None
Content: The semester will include learning basic sewing techniques used to construct clothing and/or home furnishings. Students will learn how to operate sewing machines, sergers, and embroidery machines. Students will proceed at their own pace and ability level. Students will complete five projects for which they purchase all supplies. There is a $10.00 lab fee.
Methods of Presentation: - field trip
- handouts/worksheets
- videos
- demonstrations
- lecture
- guest speakers
Students can expect to: - take notes
- take tests
- buy fabric and supplies necessary for projects
- complete 5 projects
Students will learn: - basic sewing construction of knit top, pants or shorts, and vest or quilted item
- care of clothing/mending
- learn value of clothing repair
- what to look for when buying fabrics/clothing
- use of equipment/machines
- sewing techniques on a variety of fabrics including
woven, knits, napped, and fleece
TEXTILES AND APPAREL 2
One semester - 1/2 credit
Semester offered: 1st and 2nd
Grade level open to: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Textiles and Apparel 1
Content: Students will expand their knowledge of construction techniques. Greater emphasis will be placed on fitting, finishing, and more detailed patterns. Students will explore career opportunities in the fashion and textile industries. Project selection will be determined by the student with approval of the instructor. The lab fee is $10.00.
Students can expect to: - provide fabric and supplies for 5 sewing projects
- recycle an existing clothing item
Students will learn to: - sew advanced projects
- sew on one or more special fabrics
- expand knowledge of pattern fitting and clothing alterations
- work with a variety of fabrics
- expand skills in sewing preparations and fabric choices
- use the serger and construct a garment on it
- learn value of clothing repair
Semester offered: 1st and 2nd
Grade level open to: 11, 12
Prerequisites: None. This course is required for Work Experience.
Content: This course will provide students with opportunities to explore various careers and interests to succeed in the world of Work. From exploring careers to obtaining employment, students will learn the necessary skills to survive and thrive in their career paths.
Students can expect to: - work on various class related projects either individually or in a group
- explore careers
- work harmoniously with others (employer/employee relationship)
utilizing proper workplace behavior and etiquette.
- use the Internet for school-to-work applications and projects
- use effective communication to enhance job seeking and performance skills
One year or one semester - 1/2 credit per semester
Semester offered: 1st and 2nd
Grade level open to: 12
Prerequisites: Job Seekers must be taken in advance or concurrently. Specific prerequisites related to job placement are required.
Content: This is a unique course offering academic credit for paid work experience. Work Experience has three components: work-based learning, and connecting activities. A training plan will be developed for each student. Students will meet as a class one period per week.
Students can expect to: - attend class one period per week
- complete a minimum of 215 work hours on the job site each semester
- submit a job manual and other projects, reports and activities
- maintain passing grades in all currently enrolled classes
- demonstrate an understanding of
how business, organizational and technological systems work
Students will learn to: - identify, plan, and allocate workplace resources of time and materials
- develop a mature and responsible attitude in a real working environment
- acquire and demonstrate interpersonal workplace skills
- use workplace technologies
- develop skills in career planning and workplace readiness
Semester offered: 1st and 2nd
Grade level open to: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Textiles and Apparel 1
Content: Students will expand their knowledge of construction techniques. Greater emphasis will be placed on fitting, finishing, and more detailed patterns. Students will explore career opportunities in the fashion and textile industries. Project selection will be determined by the student with approval of the instructor. The lab fee is $10.00.
Students can expect to: - provide fabric and supplies for 5 sewing projects
- recycle an existing clothing item
Students will learn to: - sew advanced projects
- sew on one or more special fabrics
- expand knowledge of pattern fitting and clothing alterations
- work with a variety of fabrics
- expand skills in sewing preparations and fabric choices
- use the serger and construct a garment on it
- learn value of clothing repair
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INTERIOR DESIGN
One semester - 1/2 credit
Semester offered: 1st and 2nd
Grade level open to: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: None.
Content: Students will explore and apply the principles and elements of design, focusing their attention on design issues in the bedroom, the dorm room or studio room and finally, the first apartment. Students will analyze career paths in the housing, interiors and furnishings industry. They will explore computer-aided as well as hand make drafting designs, and use technology created for the interior design industry. Students will use sewing machines to create interior design projects. There will be a $15.00 lab and materials fee.
Students can expect to: - take notes and tests
- view videos
- sew items used as interior design accessories
- hear guest speakers
- recycle a second hand interior item with new design elements
such as a piece of furniture, a mirror, a lampshade
- use computer technology
- attend field trip
Students will learn to : - sew interior design projects
- select projects based on maintenance, cost, safety, quality, and environmental issues
- arrange furniture placement using
design principles, traffic flow, activity and existing architectural features
- determine effects that elements of design like color and line have on
the aesthetics and function of interior furnishings and accessories
- draw an interior space to correct mathematical scale
- examine features of furnishings and architectural styles based on historic characteristics
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One semester - 1/2 creditINTERIOR DESIGN
One semester - 1/2 credit
Semester offered: 1st and 2nd
Grade level open to: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: None.
Content: Students will explore and apply the principles and elements of design, focusing their attention on design issues in the bedroom, the dorm room or studio room and finally, the first apartment. Students will analyze career paths in the housing, interiors and furnishings industry. They will explore computer-aided as well as hand make drafting designs, and use technology created for the interior design industry. Students will use sewing machines to create interior design projects. There will be a $15.00 lab and materials fee.
Students can expect to: - take notes and tests
- view videos
- sew items used as interior design accessories
- hear guest speakers
- recycle a second hand interior item with new design elements
such as a piece of furniture, a mirror, a lampshade
- use computer technology
- attend field trip
Students will learn to : - sew interior design projects
- select projects based on maintenance, cost, safety, quality, and environmental issues
- arrange furniture placement using
design principles, traffic flow, activity and existing architectural features
- determine effects that elements of design like color and line have on
the aesthetics and function of interior furnishings and accessories
- draw an interior space to correct mathematical scale
- examine features of furnishings and architectural styles based on historic characteristics
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Semester offered: 1st and 2nd
Grade level open to: 11, 12
Prerequisites: None. This course is required for Work Experience.
Content: This course will provide students with opportunities to explore various careers and interests to succeed in the world of Work. From exploring careers to obtaining employment, students will learn the necessary skills to survive and thrive in their career paths.
Students can expect to: - work on various class related projects either individually or in a group
- explore careers
- work harmoniously with others (employer/employee relationship)
utilizing proper workplace behavior and etiquette.
- use the Internet for school-to-work applications and projects
- use effective communication to enhance job seeking and performance skills
One year or one semester - 1/2 credit per semester
Semester offered: 1st and 2nd
Grade level open to: 12
Prerequisites: Job Seekers must be taken in advance or concurrently. Specific prerequisites related to job placement are required.
Content: This is a unique course offering academic credit for paid work experience. Work Experience has three components: work-based learning, and connecting activities. A training plan will be developed for each student. Students will meet as a class one period per week.
Students can expect to: - attend class one period per week
- complete a minimum of 215 work hours on the job site each semester
- submit a job manual and other projects, reports and activities
- maintain passing grades in all currently enrolled classes
- demonstrate an understanding of
how business, organizational and technological systems work
Students will learn to: - identify, plan, and allocate workplace resources of time and materials
- develop a mature and responsible attitude in a real working environment
- acquire and demonstrate interpersonal workplace skills
- use workplace technologies
- develop skills in career planning and workplace readiness
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