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Family and Consumer Education

Child Development

This one-semester course is offered to juniors and seniors who wish to learn about the development of children from conception through age 5. It focuses on the blessings children will be when you are a mom or dad some day. We will explore how children grow physically and intellectually. We will also take a look at pregnancy and the birthing process. Students will spend a day at a preschool to put into practice the things learned in class and work directly with small children.

Non-Core
Credit: 0.5
Grades: 11, 12
Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: None
Fashion Techniques 1

A one-semester introductory course of sewing for students with little or no previous experience in using a sewing machine for basic sewing projects.

Non-Core
Credit: 0.5
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: None
Fashion Techniques 2

A one-semester course for students with previous clothing construction experience. Students choose projects which may include clothing, sewing for the home, quilting, and craft sewing.

Non-Core
Credit: 0.5
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Fashion Techniques 1
Fashion Techniques 3

A one-semester course designed to explore possible career paths in textile and fashion industries. Students will work with current technology for designing apparel and fashion accessories and a Microsoft Windows-powered sewing machine. Students will travel through a history of fashion, experience the manufacturing process and expand their sewing and construction techniques.

Non-Core
Credit: 0.5
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Fashion Techniques 2
Food Techniques 1

This one-semester introductory course is designed for students with little or no experience preparing food items and/or using kitchen equipment. It will provide hands-on experiences in food preparation, safety, and sanitary cooking procedures. Students will gain an understanding of ingredients and their functions while preparing basic breakfast and lunch items.

Non-Core
Credit: 0.5
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: None
Food Techniques 2

This one-semester course is designed for students with previous experience preparing food and/or using kitchen equipment. Students will prepare recipes that will utilize safe food handling skills, various cooking methods, and knife skills.

Non-Core
Credit: 0.5
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Food Techniques 1
Housing and Interior Design

A one-semester course for juniors and seniors. Students will use the elements and principles of design along with practical aspects for selection of materials. Furniture styles, floor plans, and fabric are among the topics studied. The culminating project is a portfolio of a complete room design. This course is recommended for anyone interested in a career in interior design or decorating.

Non-Core
Credit: 0.5
Grades: 11, 12
Length: 1 semester
Prerequisite: None
ProStart 1 & 2

These classes blend classroom learning with mentored work experience in management and culinary skills needed for a career in the restaurant and foodservice industry. Upon completing academic standards, a checklist of competencies, and working at least 400 hours in the industry, students are awarded the ProStart National Certificate of Achievement that signifies they are well qualified to enter the industry workforce. This two consecutive year (four consecutive semesters) program provides the student with a curriculum that develops identified culinary techniques and management skills and applies them in real-life experiences. The 400 hours of industry-related work experience must take place outside of school hours and can be done in any food service or restaurant approved by the program coordinator. Students not interested in the National Certificate of Achievement or technical college credit may take the courses without the hours of work experience. Students exercising this option can get one credit towards graduation for each year they meet course requirements.

Non-Core
Credit: 0.5 each semester
Grades: ProStart 1 - 10, 11, 12
Grades: ProStart 2 - 11, 12
Length: 2 semesters each
Prerequisite: ProStart 1 - Food Techniques 2
Prerequisite: ProStart 2 - ProStart 1