Family and Consumer Sciences
- Orientation to Life and Careers
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- 9
- 10
1 Semester / 1 Credit(s)
Essential knowledge, skills and behaviors all students need to live successfully in today’s world will be addressed. The focus of the course is on the impact of today’s choices on tomorrow’s possibilities. Topics to be addressed include communication, leadership and management processes; exploration of personal aptitudes, interests, principles and goals; life and career exploration and planning; examining multiple life roles and responsibilities as individuals and family members; planning and building employability skills; transferring school skills to life and work; decision making and organizational skills; and managing personal resources.
- Nutrition and Wellness
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- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
1 Semester / 1 Credit(s)
Nutrition and Wellness enables students to realize the components and lifelong benefits of sound nutrition and wellness practices and empowers them to apply these principles in their everyday lives. Topics include the impact of daily nutrition and wellness practices on long-term health and wellness, physical, social and psychological aspects of healthy nutrition and wellness choices, planning for wellness and fitness. Topics also include the selection and preparation of nutritious meals and snacks based on USDA Dietary Guidelines, including the Food Guide Pyramid. Safety, sanitation, storage and recycling processes and issues associated with nutrition and wellness as well as impacts of science and technology on nutrition and wellness career paths will be addressed.
- Fashion and Textiles Foundations
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- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
1 Semester / 1 Credit(s)
Fashion and Textiles Foundations addresses knowledge and skills related to design, production, acquisition, and distribution in the textiles and fashion arenas. Topics include the exploration of textiles and fashion industries, elements of science and design in textiles and apparel, textiles principles and applications. Social, psychological, cultural and environmental aspects of clothing and textiles selection, clothing and textile products for people with special needs, critical thinking applied to consumer options for fashion will be addressed. Textiles and related equipment and tools, care and maintenance of textile products, equipment, and tools, impacts of technology; construction and alteration skills; contemporary issues, including global applications will also be addressed. There will be a $30 fee for the year for materials that will be collected the first week of class.
- Child Development and Parenting
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- 11
- 12
1 Semester / 1 Credit(s)
Child Development and Parenting addresses the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors associated with supporting and promoting optimal growth and development of infants and children. Topics include: consideration of the roles, responsibilities and challenges of parenthood, human sexuality, adolescent pregnancy, prenatal development, preparation for birth, the birth process, meeting the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, moral and cultural growth and developmental needs of infants and children, meeting children’s needs for food, clothing, shelter and care giving, caring for children with special needs, parental resources, services and agencies, and career awareness.
- Housing and Interior Design Foundations
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- 10
- 11
- 12
1 Semester / 1 Credit(s)
Housing and Interior Design Foundations addresses selecting and planning living environments to meet the needs and wants of individuals and families throughout the family life cycle, considering a broad range of economic, social, cultural, technological, environmental, maintenance and aesthetic factors. Topics include the evaluation of housing styles, locations, zones, restrictions, and ownership options, managing resources to provide shelter for individuals and families, including financing options and tax considerations, and contemporary housing issues, including homelessness, environmental and energy issues. Other topics include impacts of technology, housing to meet special needs, elements and principles of design related to interiors, housing, and architecture; blueprinting and floor planning skills; creating functional, safe, and aesthetic spaces, and historical aspects and contemporary trends in housing, interiors, furniture, and appliances, exploration of housing-related careers will also be addressed. This course is recommended for any student for enrichment and as a foundation for students with interests in any career or profession related to housing, interiors, and furnishings.
- Career Exploration Internship
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- 12
2 Semesters / 2 Credit(s)
This elective course provides students the opportunity to learn about themselves and a career interest area. Students also gain an awareness of the type of occupational preparation or training needed for various occupations and careers in their field of interest. Opportunities are provided to students to observe job situations and gain work skills through internships. Evaluation is based upon the intern’s cooperation, day-to-day practical performance, class work and attendance. Résumé development, portfolio, and career research is also provided to students. Students are responsible for securing an internship placement. Transportation to the job is the student’s responsibility. Students interested in gaining work experience in their career interest would benefit from this course.
Prerequisite: 2.0 G.P.A. and Instructor approval
- Cadet Teaching Experience
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- 12
2 Semesters / 2 Credit(s)
This elective course provides students exploratory teaching experiences in grades kindergarten through grade 8. This course provides a balance of class work relating to: 1) classroom organization, 2) classroom management, 3) the curriculum and instructional process, 4) observations of teaching, 5) instructional experiences. Cadet teaching students will work under the guidance of a teacher at the participating school, usually a West Deanery feeder school. Evaluation is based upon the cadet teacher’s cooperation, day-to-day practical performance, class work and attendance. Résuméand portfolio development and career related research is also provided to students. Students will be responsible for securing a cadet teaching placement. Transportation to the school is the student’s responsibility. Students who are interested in working with children or pursuing a career in education would benefit from this course.
Prerequisite: 2.0 G.P.A. and Instructor approval
- Peer Tutoring
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- 12
2 Semesters / 2 Credit(s)
Peer Tutoring provides high school seniors with an organized exploratory experience to assist students in junior high and high school, through a helping relationship, with their studies and personal growth and development. The course provides opportunities for the students taking the course to develop a basic understanding of individual differences and to explore career options in related fields. Peer Tutoring experiences are preplanned by the teacher trainer and any cooperating teacher under whom the tutoring is to be provided. It must be conducted under the supervision of a licensed teacher. The course provides a balance of class work relating to the development and of and use of: (1) listening skills, (2) communication skills, (3) facilitation skills, (4) decision-making skills, and (5) teaching strategies.
Prerequisite: 2.8 G.P.A. and Instructor approval. An interview is required.