Applied Projects FACS 400X (semester, 1/2
credit)
After completing the courses available in a specific subject area, a student may continue to develop skill and knowledge in a specific area of study within the FACS
curriculm. A written proposal and contract must be completed to enroll in this course.
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Life Skills 300 (semester, 1/2
credit)
Focuses on enabling individuals to establish and maintain a satisfying life beyond their family of origin. Students will build basic
skills in the areas of personal development and goal setting, management and organization, leadership, practical decision making,
social responsibility, career development, money management, meal planning and nutrition and laundry care.
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Career and Family 400 (semester, 1/2
credit)
This class focuses on helping students cultivate skills for developing strong and healthy families. Concepts that are covered are understanding
the changing family and potential challenges, balancing work and family, career planning and managing resources.
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Workplace Skills 300 (semester, 1/2
credit)
Emphasis is to provide individuals with the skills necessary to function successfully
in the workplace with 21st century skills. Areas include managing time, resources and facilities, teamwork skills, problem solving and
communication techniques, and self-management practices. This course benefits students choosing to
immediately enter the workplace after high school.
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Parenting and Child Development 300
(semester, 1/2 credit)
This class focuses on parenting readiness decision and parenting practices. A study of child development and the
impact of a child on family living is included as well as strengthening parenting skills. Infant simulators and empathy belly are incorporated
in this class.
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Personal and Social Relationships 300 (semester, 1/2 credit)
This course helps students understand and cope with personal, family and social challenges. It will also address the needs and
interests of individual and family members as a way of strengthening the family unit. This course will also study various
issues that impact teenagers, including self-concept, family and peer relationships, substance abuse, personal loss, dating and teenage
pregnancy, and violence, among others. Focus on students to take personal responsibility in making smart choices in relationships.
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Consumer Living 400X (semester, 1/2
credit)
Emphasis is on preparing for the future and financial planning. The focus of the class includes
investigation of the following areas: decision making, money management, budgeting,
housing, savings and investment programs, insurance, taxes, credit, consumer rights
and responsibilities. Students will meet the consumer education requirement by completing this
course.
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Fashion Apparel I 000 (semester, 1/2 credit)
Students will learn the basic information about fashion design and the apparel industry, including clothing construction and repair
skills. Students will study how these skills help influence business and trade, consumerism and the family. Decision making, goal
setting, creativity, problem solving, and self-motivation are transferable skills emphasized in this course. Individual instruction
allows students to begin at their own levels and improve their construction skills in the making of garments and other projects. Students who do not successfully
complete course expectations must have teacher approval to re-enroll in the class.
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Fashion Apparel II 000 (semester, 1/2 credit)
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in Fashion Apparel I
The continued study of Fashion Apparel I, students will learn more about fashion design and the apparel industry,
and further education and experience in clothing construction and repair skills. Students will continue to study how these skills
help influence business and trade, consumerism and the family. Decision making, goal setting, creativity, problem solving, and
practical reasoning skills will be used in helping students plan, purchase, and construct a personal or family wardrobe. Students who do
not successfully complete course expectations must have teacher approval to re-enroll in the class.
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Food for Wellness 100X or 200X (semester 1/2 credit)
Food for Wellness is a lab class focusing on preparing food and the role food and nutrition plays in well being.
Preparing students to understand and practice basic techniques of food preparation and food safety is included. Lab experiences
consist of foods served for breakfast and brunch skills, as well as math applications are included. Students who do not
successfully complete course expectations must have teacher approval to re-enroll in the class. This course serves as a prerequisite for Bake Shop,
Creative Chef and Food for Family Wellness.
Bake Shop 000 (semester, 1/2 credit)
Prerequesite: Food for Wellness or Healthy Habits
This class prepares you for a career in the baking industry. Time management and decision-making skills along with
math applications will play a major part in labs. Consumer and nutritional information will be incorporated in each unit.
Units included will be convenience baking, yeast breads, pies, pastries, cakes, fats and oils, etc. Students who do not
successfully complete course expectations
must have teacher approval to re-enroll in the class.
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Food for Family Wellness 300 (semester, 1/2
credit)
Food for Family Wellness prepares the student to plan and prepare meals for a family. Lab experiences include foods
served for lunch or light evening meals such as casseroles, soups, sandwiches, pastas, salads, vegetables, and desserts. Time and money
management as well as food safety are included in each unit of study. Students who do not
successfully complete course expectations must have teacher approval to re-enroll in the class.
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Healthy Habits 400 (semester, 1/2 credit)
Healthy Habits is a course intended to prepare the junior and senior student for a healthy
lifestyle after graduation. Emphasis is placed in healthy independent living, stressing the
relationship of nutrition, longevity and general well-being. Areas of study include nutrition,
general well-being, management, consumer food, daily diet decisions, planning for well-balanced
meals while staying within a limited budget, food safety and basic food preparation. Students who do not
successfully complete course expectations must have teacher approval to re-enroll in the class. This course serves as a prerequisite
for Bake Shop, Creative Chef and Food for Famliy Wellness.
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Creative Chef 400 (semester, 1/2 credit)
Prerequisite: Food for Wellness or Healthy Habits
In Creative Chef, the focus is on careers in the food and hospitality industry. Available resources, time management,
leadership and decision-making skills will be emphasized while perfecting planning, preparing and serving techniques.
Units to be covered are appetizers and garnishes, meats, poultry, seafood, cheeses, ethnic foods and careers. Students who do not
successfully complete course expectations must have teacher approval to re-enroll in the class.
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Food Science I 300 (semester, 1/2
credit)
The study of the physical and chemical characteristics of food and food
preparation using scientific methods and equipment. Focus is on the biological
and chemical basis for food preparation, processing, fermentation, and preservation.
Students develop laboratory, writing, and reasoning skills through measuring,
recording, and graphing data: predicting and evaluating laboratory results;
and writing laboratory reports. (This course can be used to fufill 1/2
credit of the physical science needed for graduation.)
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Food Science II 300 (semester, 1/2 credit)
Prerequsite: Food Science I
The continued study of the physical and chemical characteristics of food
and food preparation. Food Science II expands on the content presented
in Food Science I with more in-depth study in the biological and chemical
basis for food preparation, processing, fermentation, and preservation.
Students will conduct a short research project related to developing a
new food product. (This course can be used to fulfill 1/2 credit of the
physical science needed for graduation.)
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Lab Assistant/Proctor 400 (semester, 1/4 credit)
Prerequisite: Family and consumer sciences class or permission
of instructor
Students will further their exposure in the area of family and consumer
sciences by assisting with class preparations and activities. The grade
received will be based on responsibility shown, completion of work, and attendance.
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