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Family Consumer Sciences
Consumer & Family Management Pathway
Money Skills for Math
1 Credit
12th
This course is designed to provide students with math concepts needed in developing sound
money management skills which will help to improve the quality of life for individuals and their families.
Components of math, decision making and problem solving skills, goal setting and technology will be integral components of the course. A correlation to the math content in the program of studies was used in developing this course to count as a fourth math credit.
Leadership development will be coordinated through Family, Career and Community Leaders of America student organization.
Culinary Pathway
Culinary II
1 credit
9th-12th grade
Pre-requisite: Culinary I.
In this course, students resume progress in pursuing competencies in food production and services. Orientation to the food service industry and development of food preparation skills are reinforced. Food service management functions are introduced. More in-depth information is provided and higher levels of skills are taught. Time is provided for work based learning opportunities. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
1 Credit
12th
This course is designed to provide students with math concepts needed in developing sound
money management skills which will help to improve the quality of life for individuals and their families.
Components of math, decision making and problem solving skills, goal setting and technology will be integral components of the course. A correlation to the math content in the program of studies was used in developing this course to count as a fourth math credit.
Leadership development will be coordinated through Family, Career and Community Leaders of America student organization.
Fashion & Interior Design Pathway
Money Skills for Math
1 credit
11th-12th grade
Prerequisite: Early Lifespan Dev. and Child Care Services I
This course is a continuation of Child Development Services I designed for students who wish to train for supervisory level positions or to further their education at the post secondary level in the area of childcare and development. Students gain in-depth work experiences in child-care establishments. Students will have the opportunity to work with children in the JCTC playschool lab. They will also have the opportunity to work with children at an elementary school if so desired.
Early Childhood Education Pathway
Child Development Services II
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.
And/Or
Dietetics - Food, Nutrition & Wellness Across the Lifespan
Step 4: FCS Step 4
see choices below
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
*The following courses may also count towards this pathway.
AP Chemistry OR AP Biology
Food Science & Technology (Agriculture Course)
Fundamentals of Teaching Pathway
Principles of Teaching
1 credit
11th- 12th
Prerequisite- Early lifespan Development
This course provides opportunities for students with an interest in teaching to develop skills, strategies, and techniques used for instruction at various grade levels for a diverse population of student learners. Instruction addresses the principles and procedures for promoting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of children, adolescents and developmentally appropriate practices in educational settings. Students will gain work experience in classrooms with certified teachers as part of their course work. Other components include the development of a four-year post-secondary plan, KTIP (KY Teacher Internship Program) and TPA requirements, KY Code of Ethics and educational pedagogy. Leadership experiences will be provided through various extra / co-curricular student organizations.