Culinary Arts I Students will learn about nutrition, basic food preparation and procedures, and the principles of cooking and baking through demonstrations and lab experiences. Students will practice employability skills and apply criteria for evaluating product quality. Their experience includes a final individual practical lab using the skills acquired during the term. The student will: Culinary Arts II Students will expand their knowledge of the culinary world and analyze cooking methods and skills as well as nutrition as it pertains to the following topics: vegetarianism, soup, salads, and casseroles, yeast breads, herbs and spices, rice dishes, pies, and pastry. Their experience includes multiple individual labs using the skills acquired throughout the term. The student will: ProStart I The ProStart program introduces students to restaurant and foodservice concepts not found in the traditional culinary courses. In addition to the fun of food preparation, topics like customer relations, cost accounting, food cost controls, and marketing are covered. Whether a student plans to go on to college or head straight for a career, the business skills that the ProStart program develops will serve them well in the years ahead and opens student’s eyes to the vast and varied career options available to them in this exciting industry. There is also an annual state competition for ProStart teams. The state winners travel to the national competition to vie for awards and scholarships. The student will: ProStart II ProStart II continues to develop the restaurant and foodservice concepts established in ProStart I. The student will: Child Development: Prenatal, Infants, Toddlers This child development course explores the following topics: considerations of parenthood, effective parenting skills, conception, prenatal development, birth process, postnatal care, infancy, and toddlers. A number of practical projects are included. This course includes content of a sensitive nature such as information about contraceptives and sexuality. These topics will be covered from a comprehensive perspective including but not limited to “abstinence,” other natural, barrier, and hormonal methods. The student will: Child Development: Preschool Designed with curiosity and growth in mind, students will explore the world of preschoolers, while studying child development. Through a blend of hands-on experiences, developmentally appropriate practices, and the creation of activities meeting the individual needs of preschoolers. Set apart from others, this course provides opportunities to work with preschoolers in real-world settings, to apply their knowledge, and bring their classroom learning to life. Interpersonal Relationships This course is designed to explore areas of self and relationships with others. Topics included are personality development, family dynamics, communication, conflict management, and dating. This course includes content of a sensitive nature such as mental health concepts, toxic friendships, and abusive relationships. The student will: Housing & Interiors This class is designed to increase awareness of housing options and selection. Housing trends and styles are explored. Of primary focus are elements and principles of design and their applications to housing and interiors. A number of projects are included. The student will: Fashion Construction I This course is an introduction to basic sewing techniques and provides familiarization with the tools used in the fashion industry. Development of fundamental skills and terminology of clothing construction will be covered. Emphasis is on the interrelationship of fabric, fiber, design, and construction techniques. The student will construct a variety of projects through the term; the estimated additional cost to the student for supplies is approximately $40-$60. The student will: Fashion Construction II The students in Fashion Construction II must be able to successfully construct a garment using a commercial pattern. Students will have the opportunity to go more in depth in construction techniques. They will develop and create more complex garments. The student will: Fashion Analysis & Design This class provides experience and information, which introduces students to all phases of the fashion industry from production to consumption. Students will apply art principles to clothing selection and design, analyze fashion trends, review fashion terminology, explore career opportunities and study modern designers and their contributions to the world of fashion. This course does not include sewing or apparel construction. The student will: Family and Consumer Science Department Courses
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: None
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: Culinary Arts I
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 TERMS
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: Culinary Arts I and II and teacher recommendation
Offered to grades: 11, 12
Length: 2 TERMS
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: ProStart I
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: None
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: None
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: None
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: None
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: None
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: Fashion Construction I
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: None
High School Family & Consumer Science
Family and Consumer Science Department Courses