Family & Consumer Science

The belief that family life is important to all people is the basis of the Department of Family and
Consumer Sciences. It is believed that family life may be improved through education. Our
program provides the kind of learning that fosters citizenship and intelligent consumer practices
thus fortifying the home and enhancing the individual. The program includes techniques and
skills the student may utilize to successfully confront situations of personal and family life. The
Family and Consumer Science Program realizes the need for students to evaluate situations and
make rational decisions regarding their present and future life experiences.

Course #0717              Parenting and Child Development
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 11, 12                          Course length: one semester                        Course credit: .5
Students will be introduced to a positive approach to the lifelong commitment of parenthood as well as being a caregiver of children.  Study will include family relationships and situations encountered throughout the childrearing years.  This course may include work with pre-kindergarten children.  Certificate work is available for the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (S.T.E.P.) program. 
 

Course #0711              Food Preparation and Nutrition I
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 11, 12                          Course length: one semester                        Course credit: .5
This is an introductory level foods course.  Students will prepare healthy food in a healthy environment.  Proper food preparation standards and nutrition will be encouraged to promote personal wellness. 
 

Course #0712              Food Preparation and Nutrition II
Prerequisite: Food Preparation and Nutrition I
Grade level: 11, 12                          Course length: one semester                        Course credit: .5
This is a secondary level foods course in which students are involved in planning and preparing nutritional and attractive food.  Topics of study include appetizers, salads, soups, main entrees, cake decorating, and desserts.
 

Course # 0716             Contemporary Living
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 11, 12                          Course length: one semester                        Course credit: .5
Students will be introduced to skills used in making meaningful decisions regarding adult living.  Rewarding life styles will be presented as well as a variety of useful techniques that will be applicable to successful adult relationships and positive work associations.  Life skills are introduced and implemented through various class projects.  Course study includes “life after graduation,” relationships, marriage and family living, housing and financial responsibilities.
 

Course #0713              Sewing I
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 11, 12                          Course length: one semester                        Course credit: .5
Students will have the opportunity to engage in the following skills through various sewing projects: problem solving, teamwork, creativity, technical reading, and critical thinking.  Students will be expected to supply sewing materials. 
 

Course #0714              Sewing II
Prerequisite: Sewing I
Grade level: 11, 12                          Course length: one semester                        Course credit: .5
Students will be able to advance their sewing knowledge as well as evaluate their personal preferences in fashion.  Figure types, pattern fit and pattern alteration will be included in this course.  Students will be expected to supply sewing materials.