Consumer & Family Sciences

Grades: 9, 10
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $5 per semesterIn Teen Challenges & Choices, students will: recognize and accept responsibility for individual choices; develop strategies to meet challenges and make choices that relate to teen issues; describe the benefits of taking responsibility for one‘s own health and wellness; identify causes for and effects of family crisis

Grades: 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $5 per semesterIn Life Management, students will: apply decision making/problem solving skills related to values, goals, family and community resources; evaluate financial decisions related to; budget, savings, credit, checking, insurance policies etc; explore independent living needs, apartment/roommate options and everyday living decisions

Grades: 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $5 per semesterIn Relationships, students will: evaluate aspects of long term relationships; analyze how communication impacts relationships and personal issues as young adults; examine the financial role expectations of a long term relationship; consider factors involved in making the choice to become a parent; explore the aging process as it forces change on the family system

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $10 per semesterIn Food Science, Dietetics and Nutrition I, students will: understand the relationship of diet to individual health; participate in lab experiences for food preparation; evaluate nutrition principles; explore international cultures and cuisines

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Food Science, Dietetics and Nutrition I – Grade ‗C‘ or better recommended
Fee: $10 per semesterIn Food Science, Dietetics and Nutrition II, students will: prepare, present and test food products; explore nutritional systems and career choices; lab experiences incorporated into the class to prepare/test food products; explore American regional customs and cuisines

Grades: 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Food Science, Dietetics and Nutrition II – Grade ‗C‘ or better recommended
Fee: $10 per semesterIn Catering, students will: create menus to meet customer demands; select, use and maintain food production equipment; practice culinary application in food preparation; establish a student run catering business

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $5 per semesterIn Textile Studies, students will: explore and analyze careers in the Fashion and Textile Industries; identify and evaluate textile fibers; utilize elements and principles of design fashion/ apparel; evaluate elements of textiles and apparel merchandising; evaluate the components of customer service

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $5 per semester
*Community College credit available ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3creditsIn Early Childhood Education 101, students will: explore career paths related to a variety of early childhood professions; apply the eight universal core values to the needs of children from prenatal stages to age eight; demonstrate a safe and healthy learning environment for children; participate in the ―Buddy-Up‖ program at the elementary schools

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: ECE 101
Fee: $5 per semester
*Community College credit available ECE 102

In Early Childhood Education 102, students will: continue to study the developmental progression of children through the primary grades; focus on career preparation for elementary age children; continue with “Buddy-Up” activities and other out of class experiences with children (required); explore various early childhood care and education models

Grades: 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
*Community College credit available Prerequisite: 3.0 G.P.A. Application/Interview Process; three teacher recommendations and desire to teach any grade or curriculum area
Fee: $5 per semesterIn Teacher Cadet I, students will: study the growth and development of the learner; evaluate teaching strategies at all grade/curriculum levels; study educational issues and policies; observe multiple grades and complete a 50-hour field experience in a school classroom; examine the roles of the teacher within the profession

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $5 per semesterIn Housing and Interior Design, students will: identify types of housing; analyze architectural and furniture design; evaluate housing/interior furnishings; study and create floor plans; build a basic design model; apply elements of design techniques to a personal and business setting; study color principles; demonstrate business procedures; explore careers

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $5 per semesterIn Housing and Interior Design, students will: identify types of housing; analyze architectural and furniture design; evaluate housing/interior furnishings; study and create floor plans; build a basic design model; apply elements of design techniques to a personal and business setting; study color principles; demonstrate business procedures; explore careers