• Family and Consumer Science

    Culinary Arts 1-2

    Length of class: Year
    Prerequisite: None
    Grade Level(s) 9, 10, 11
    Class fee: Fees Attached
    Class contains basic to intermediate food preparation with an emphasis on skills, techniques, presentation and organization. Students have the opportunity to complete ServSafe Certification and training in Barista skills through work at the coffee cart.

    Culinary Arts 3/Hospitality

    Length of Class: Year
    Grade Levels: 11, 12
    Class fee: Fees Attached
    Considered an upper level course. This class is for those students with not only an interest in cooking, but also the entire hospitality industry. Course topics focus on culinary arts, travel, tourism and recreation.

    Prep for Life

    Length of Class: Semester
    Prerequisite: None
    Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12
    This class will focus on and emphasize personal and social responsibility. Topics include communication skills, personal relationships, human development and responsible decision making.

    Developing Child 1-2

    Length of Class: Year
    Prerequisite: None
    Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
    Class fee: Fees Attached
    This is a class for those students interested in the development of children, parenting children and working with children in a variety of venues. Students are trained in CPR in this class.

    Developing Child 3-4 (Dual Credit)

    Length of Class: Year
    Prerequisite: Developing Child 1-2
    Grade Level(s) 10, 11, 12
    Class fee: Fees Attached
    The focus for this class will be more in-depth work with school age children in various professions. Students may complete modules to work toward a CDA. This class is designed for independent learners to work online, meet with the classroom teacher and complete internship hours. Flexibility must be a consideration. Dual credit is an option for this class through UM Western.

    Interior Design 1

    Length of Class: Semester
    Prerequisite: None
    Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
    Class fee: Fees Attached
    This class enables students to explore their creativity in the field of Interior Design Students will study the elements of design in relationship to personal space. Identification of the elements of design is emphasized. Space planning will be incorporated. Field trips will explore the world of Interior Design careers.

    Interior Design 2 (Dual Credit)

    Length of Class: Semester
    Prerequisite: Interior Design 1
    Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
    Class fee: Fees Attached
    Explore in depth the principles of design and apply them in a hands-on experiential way. Students will experience design work involving the High School House. Historical periods of design along with modern applications will be emphasized. Career exploration will be examined. Internship hours may be incorporated. Dual credit is an option through Gallatin College MSU.

    Fashion Design and Construction 1

    Length of Class: Semester
    Prerequisite: None
    Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
    Class fee: Fees Attached
    This is a class for those students interested in the Fashion, Design, merchandising and construction. Student will learn how to apply design principles to a variety of projects using basic sewing techniques with the conventional sewing machine, serger and embroidery machine to support design and creativity. Presentation of student projects is required. Fabric applications may include dyeing, printing and painting.

    Fashion Design and Construction 2

    Length of class: Semester
    Prerequisite: FDC 1 recommended
    Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Class fee: Fees Attached
    The emphasis in this class is on creativity, design and incorporating current fashion trends into class content. This course covers intermediate sewing techniques. Students will design projects on the computerized embroidery machine, quilting machine, heat transfer vinyl, dye sublimation, and the crystal press. The focus will be on production. An exploration of current trends in the fashion industry will be investigated.

    Design 3

    Length of Class: Year
    Prerequisite: FDC 1 and 2 or Interior Design 1 and 2, teacher recommendation
    Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12
    Class fee: Fees Attached
    An advanced level course involving independent study. This class is for students who have taken Fashion Design and Construction 1 and 2 and/or Interior Design 1 and 2. Internships in the design field will be part of this upper level course. Self-directed students will explore and determine area of study with approval of designated instructor.

    Independent Study

    Length of class: Semester
    Prerequisite: Level 1 & 2 Courses recommended, teacher recommendation & approval
    Grade Level: 12
    Class fee: To be determined
    Individually designed to suit student needs. Specifically for students who would like to continue study in the FCS area. Possible options may include working for the Bison Baristas, Bison Wear student business, Culinary employment, Fashion Design or Interior Design. Elementary school placements or Preschool Internship may also interest students. Supervising teacher will meet with individual students to determine goals and course of study.

    CTE Internship

    Length of class: Semester- ½ credit, Year-1 credit
    Prerequisite: Teacher approval
    Grade Level: 11, 12
    Grading: Pass/Fail
    We are pleased to share our plan for Work Based Learning through Great Falls Public Schools CTE classrooms and our Career Pathway’s Program. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for our students to gain real world experience and entry-level work skills through a “pre-apprenticeship/internship” with local businesses.
    Students in the program will have shown an interest and aptitude in a career pathway through their chosen CTE classes. They will be interviewed by teachers and counselors to insure their skill readiness and motivation for this type of commitment. School faculty will regularly check-in with the student and employer to make sure the arrangement is meeting the needs of both.