Family and Consumer Science

Culinary Arts I
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: None

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:

• Use kitchen equipment, small and large appliances
• Practice safety and sanitation guidelines
• Interpret recipes to produce quality products
• Use math skills to convert and manipulate recipes
• Prepare foods from the following categories: cookies, quick breads, fruits and vegetables, dairy, and eggs

Culinary Arts II
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: Culinary Arts I

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:

• Explore choices in food selection using new food preparation techniques
• Explore different cultures and prepare food appropriate to those cultures
• Prepare food from above mentioned topic areas
• Practice safety, sanitation, and employability skills in the lab setting

ProStart I
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 TERMS
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: Culinary Arts I and II and teacher recommendation

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:

• Explore the history of the foodservice and lodging industry as well as the tourism and retail industry
• Develop successful customer relations.
• Prepare and serve safe food.
• Develop techniques to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Apply effective mise en place through practice.
• Describe and demonstrate several basic pre-preparation techniques.
• Explore basic food service equipment.
• Demonstrate preparation of sandwiches, pizzas, salads, soups/sauces, and baked products.
• Develop skills in working with a variety of people.
• Develop basic business math skills relating to food service costing. 

ProStart II
Offered to grades: 11, 12
Length: 2 TERMS
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: ProStart I

ProStart II continues to develop the restaurant and foodservice concepts established in ProStart I.

The student will:

• Explore the history of the foodservice and lodging industry as well as the tourism and retail industry
• Demonstrate preparation of potatoes and grain products, desserts and baked goods, meat, poultry, seafood, stocks, soups, and sauces
• Develop techniques to demonstrate the art of food service
• Explore marketing and the menu of an establishment
• Develop purchasing and inventory control methods
• Use standard accounting practices
• Demonstrate a variety of ways in effective customer communications

Child Development: Prenatal, Infants, Toddlers
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: None

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:

• Describe the reproduction process and the stages of pregnancy
• Examine effective parenting skills and how to implement them
• Relate making responsible decisions to the realities of early parenthood
• Examine growth and development through age 2

Child Development: Pre-School
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: None

This child development course centers around various topics related to children ages 3-6 years old.  Topics include: developmental theories, developmentally appropriate practice, center-based care, observational methods, and exceptional children.  This is a great class for those interested in child care careers.

The student will:

• Relate physical, emotional, social, and intellectual characteristics to the appropriate age 
• Summarize the importance of child safety
• Describe the importance of keeping children safe and how this can be achieved
• Examine careers related to children of all ages

Interpersonal Relationships
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: None

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:

• Examine their personal development in terms of values, morals and character development
• Understand the evolution of relationships from friendship, through dating and marriage
• Analyze the different stages and challenges of relationships in modern society

Housing & Interiors
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: None

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:

• Evaluate floor plans
• Apply elements and principles of design to create environments that are aesthetic and functional
• Recognize types of housing and furniture styles

Fashion Construction I
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: None

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:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the use and care of machines and sewing equipment in a safe manner
• Analyze information on fabric, patterns, and ready-to-wear clothing to make wise decisions
• Create a collection of textile and clothing products demonstrating the execution of various construction techniques

Fashion Construction II
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: Fashion Construction I

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:

• Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate sewing techniques for a specific application. 
• Develop advanced skills in areas of shaping devices, closures, and assembly techniques.
• Assemble a 3D garment by deciphering technical directions.
• Modify existing patterns to ensure tailored fit to the wearer’s measurements.
• Develop the ability to evaluate and critique their construction skills.
• Reflect with a growth mindset to develop competency.
• Develop Individual thinking and problem solving skills.

Fashion Analysis & Design
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: None

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:

• Examine the relationship between social, psychological and physiological aspects of clothing and textiles
• Implement the principles and elements of design through individual and group activities
• Apply fashion terminology, career opportunities and designer information to the world of fashion
• Analyze how clothing compliments specific body shapes and creates in impression
• Design a line of clothing and marketing plan.  Present it in a professional portfolio format