FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
Family and Consumer Science (Grades 9, 10)
Year Course - 2 Credits
A comprehensive program of study for the first year student of the family and consumer science department in high school that will provide the student with an adequate background in areas of family and consumer science and create possible interest for further study of a particular area. The areas covered are: child development, personal development, clothing, relationships, food & nutrition, and interior design.
Clothing I (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)
Offered in the fall only
Semester Course - 1 Credit
A semester elective for all students interested in the clothing field. Study focuses on clothing selection and wardrobe planning, fibers and fabrics, basic construction skills, and clothing care.
Clothing II (Grades 10, 11, 12)
Prerequisite: Clothing I
(Offered in the spring only)
Semester Course -1 Credit
A semester elective for sophomores to seniors focusing on the clothing industry. Units studied will include merchandising, advertising in the clothing field as well as the design aspect of the fashion market. Students are responsible for planning and presenting the spring style show. A weekend trip to Chicago to tour the fashion industry is also taken.
Foods & Nutrition (I & II) (Grades 10, 11, 12)
This course could be articulated for college credit
Semester Course –2 Credits
Fee - $15.00
Foods and Nutrition is a semester course for two credits. Basic nutrition is stressed as an individual unit and also is studied as it pertains to each type of food. Individual eating habits are evaluated. Units studied are fruits and vegetables, milk and cheese, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, pastries and cakes, and meal preparation.
Restaurant (Foods III) (Grades 11, 12)
Prerequisite: Foods & Nutrition (I & II)
(Offered in the spring only)
This course could be articulated for college credit
Semester Course - 2 Credits
Students apply principles of nutrition and meal planning as they plan, prepare, and serve meals at the student-run restaurant.
Food Science (Grades 10, 11, 12)
Semester Course - 1 Credit
This course allows students to learn about the physical and chemical changes that occur during the processing, packaging, and preservation of foods, and the many careers in this area. Through hands-on experience, students learn to apply the principles of chemistry, biology, physics, nutrition, and psychology to their everyday lives.
Child Development and Parenting (Grades 11, 12)
This course could be articulated for college credit
Year Course - 2 Credits
This course involves an in-depth study of conception, pregnancy, childbirth, and development of children from birth to age 6. Students in this course will be actively involved with children through work at the day care center.
Family Living (Grades 11, 12)
Semester Course - 1 Credit
Family Living is a semester elective open to juniors and seniors. This course emphasizes the decision-making process as it applies to family life. Units studied include communication, personal development, love, dating, marriage, sexuality, parenting, and decision-making with family finances. The computerized simulation babies are used in this course to enhance student understanding of parenting responsibilities.
Family/Human Services Internship (Grade 12)
Semester Course - 2 Credits
Student internships are situations where juniors or seniors work for an employer for a specified period of time to learn about a particular industry or occupation to develop specific skills in this career interest area. Students’ workplace activities may include special projects, a sample of tasks from different jobs, or tasks from a single occupation. These may or may not include financial compensation. Through this first-hand experience, the student will be able to develop definite career planning for their senior year schedule or their graduation plans. The student will be on the workplace for at least two periods, either the first two or the last two periods of the school day. This is a semester course for which the student will receive two credits.
Health Services Internship (Grade 12)
Semester Course - 2 Credits
Student internships are situations where juniors or seniors work for an employer for a specified period of time to learn about a particular industry or occupation to develop specific skills in this career interest area. Students’ workplace activities may include special projects, a sample of tasks from different jobs, or tasks from a single occupation. These may or may not include financial compensation. Through this first-hand experience, the student will be able to develop definite career planning for their senior year schedule or their graduation plans. The student will be on the workplace for at least two periods, either the first two or the last two periods of the school day. This is a semester course for which the student will receive two credits.