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Family Consumer Sciences
Consumer & Family Management Pathway
Middle to Late Lifespan Development
*Formerly know as "Advanced Child & Human Dev."
1 credit
10th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Early Lifespan Development
This course addresses the practical problems related to understanding the types and stages of human growth and development, recognizing effects of heredity and environment on the life stages, meeting the needs of exceptional children, promoting the growth and development in the early years, middle childhood, adolescent, and adulthood stages. Big projects include a pregnancy belly simulation and advanced reality baby project. Students will have the opportunity to complete a short field experience in elderly care.
Culinary Pathway
Culinary I
1 credit
9th-12th grade
Pre-requisite: Foods and/or Adv. Foods.
This advanced course allows students to increase competencies in a variety of food preparation techniques. Emphasis will be placed on food presentation, garnishing, menu planning and the skills necessary to prepare for a career in the culinary arts profession. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
1 credit
1th-12th grade
Prerequisite: Fashion & Interior Design I
This course provides opportunities for students to develop career competencies in the fashion and/or interiors industry. Practical problems include advanced textile construction techniques, and/or the creation of floor plans using current industry technology/resources. Entrepreneurial opportunities will be explored. Application of skills will occur in a variety of work sites. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
Fashion & Interior Design Pathway
Fashion & Interior Design II
1 credit
11th-12th grade
Prerequisite: Child/Human Development
This course provides training for entry-level positions in day care centers, nurseries, kindergartens, and private homes. Students study careers in child development, child guidance, children’s health and well being in group care, value of play, teaching strategies and management, and curriculum development. The subject content is reinforced with work practicuum experience in an early childhood education setting.
Early Childhood Education Pathway
Child Development Services I
1 credit
9th-12th grade
Pre-requisite: Foods and/or Adv. Foods.
Nutritional Science is an interdisciplinary course that has a variety of applications to everyday life. Much of the study and work in this course is directed toward providing students with knowledge of nutrition concepts and the various relationships between nutrition and science. Scientific methods are used to conduct laboratory experiments with food. Students explore career possibilities in science, nutrition, microbiology, family and consumer sciences, dietetics and various research specialties. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization.
Food Science & Dietetics Pathway
Nutritional Food Science
Step 3: FCS Step 3
see choices below
And/Or
Fundamentals of Dietetics
1 credit
9th-12th grade
Pre-requisite: Foods and/or Adv. Foods.
This course is designed to assist advanced foods and culinary students in making critical dietary decisions about food, health and well-being. The course will focus on: the influence of scientific and technical advances in nutrition, food and wellness; structure and function of nutrients; industry food safety, management skills, ethics and career opportunities. Practical workplace problems will be addressed and analyzed using scientific and technical knowledge. Laboratory instructions are included as an application process. Workplace experience will be included and leadership development will be provided through Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
*The following courses may also count towards this pathway.
AP Chemistry OR AP Biology
Food Science & Technology (Agriculture Course)
Fundamentals of Teaching Pathway
Middle to Late Lifespan Development
*Formerly know as "Advanced Child & Human Dev."
And/Or
Parenting
1 credit
9th-12th grade
This course is designed to aid students in developing parenting and care giving skills that can be applied in a variety of situations. Major topics include becoming an informed parent, understanding prenatal development, caring for the newborn, being an effective parent/caregiver, caring for the sick and elderly and exploring career opportunities in care giving. Students will complete a flour baby project and have the opportunity to take home a reality baby. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
1 credit
10th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Early Lifespan Development
This course addresses the practical problems related to understanding the types and stages of human growth and development, recognizing effects of heredity and environment on the life stages, meeting the needs of exceptional children, promoting the growth and development in the early years, middle childhood, adolescent, and adulthood stages. Big projects include a pregnancy belly simulation and advanced reality baby project. Students will have the opportunity to complete a short field experience in elderly care.