Family and Consumer Sciences

Grade Level: 11-12
Semesters: 1
Credits: 0.5

Students will learn basic concepts of psychology and sociology to help students cope with everyday life and improve their relationships with others. They will examine issues affecting their current and future lives such as goal setting, self-esteem, family & friend relationships, independent living, dating, marriage & aging.

Prerequisite: Application with coordinator approval
Grade Level: 12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 2

Career Internship – FC is a course that provides students the opportunity to pursue future career interests in the area of Family and Consumer Sciences. This courses helps students gain valuable knowledge and hands-on experience in the fields of culinary arts, hospitality, fashion merchandising, design, childcare, and/or senior care. Students who chose to take this course spend part of their school day receiving training in a FACS area of interest, while the other part of their day is spent in academic classes. This is a senior level course created for students to develop and explore their career options. Participation in SKILLS USA is a mandatory component of Career Internship – FC.

Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 1
Credits: 0.5

Students study the child from conception to age six in the area of development: physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional. The psychological theories of Piaget, Erickson, etc., are analyzed and the child care theories of Spock, Brazelton, Frieberg, Gazselle, etc., are examined. Students apply classroom theory through teaching and observation in the preschool setting.

Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 1
Credits: 0.5

Students will learn and be able to perform life skills such as goal setting, calculating paychecks, filing tax forms, opening and utilizing bank accounts, researching investments, budgeting, home and automobile purchasing, insurance acquisition, and using credit. By learning about and connecting the curriculum to the current economic trends, students will be involved in hands-on, interactive learning experiences and will fulfill the consumer education requirement for graduation.

Prerequisite: Application Process prior to enrollment
Grade Level: 12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 3

This course meets for 3 periods a day with an early release so students can attend off-campus.  Students will attend a cosmetology school one-half day while attending high school their senior year. They will complete 750 hours of training during high school and are responsible to complete the second 750 hours after high school in order to qualify for the State Licensing Exam for Cosmetologists. Students will study job related skills, personality and attitude analysis, taxes, social security, insurance and employer- employee relationships. This is a cooperative program between District 230, and a certified School of Cosmetology. Course does require a fee to enroll.

Prerequisite : None
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 1
Credits: 0.5

Students will study safety and sanitation, identification and use of equipment, preparation methods and standards of food production, and basic study of fundamental principles of nutrition. Students will prepare food weekly in a group lab setting using appropriate tools, equipment and proper food handling.

Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in Culinary Arts 1
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 1
Credits: 0.5

Students will learn more advanced food preparation skills and build on experiences and knowledge from Culinary Arts 1. Students will continue to work in a group lab setting preparing food using appropriate tools, equipment and food handling.

Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in Culinary Arts 2
Grade Level: 10-12
Semesters: 1
Credits: 0.5

Students will learn advanced baking procedures and processes. The course includes concepts in formulas, measuring and scaling and the chemical reactions of basic doughs, cakes and batters. Students will explore college and career options in the culinary field.

Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in Culinary Arts 2
Grade Level: 10-12
Semesters: 1
Credits: 0.5

Students will learn advanced food preparation techniques and cater luncheons and special events. Students will develop basic skills necessary for quantity food preparation in restaurants. They will explore college and career options in the culinary field.

Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in Child Development
Grade Level: 10-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Students will gain the competencies needed for successful employment in child care by assisting and observing in our preschool. These competencies include: verbal and written English skills; curriculum development for the preschool child in language arts, social science, math, music and art; and application of health, safety and nutrition requirements as set by the State Day Care Licensing agencies. Students will study the philosophies, organizational patterns, and facilities of a variety of preschool programs.

Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 1
Credits: 0.5

Students will learn to use the sewing machine and basic sewing equipment. Beginning sewing skills are introduced through the construction of projects and garments. Students will explore basic textiles, design principles, pattern alterations and fit.

Prerequisite: Fashion 1
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 1
Credits: 0.5

Students continue to develop their basic sewing skills through advanced project and garment construction. They will further develop their skills through individualized instruction and laboratory learning experiences in advanced textile, fitting, pattern alterations, and sewing techniques for specialty fabrics.

Grade Level: 9 – 12
Semesters: 1
Credits: 0.5

Fashion and Interior Design is a hands-on, project based class for students who are interested in fashion and/or interior design. This course will include projects to practice principles and elements, fashion design and designers, garment styles, fashion decades, fashion merchandising, fashion show production, and interior design concepts. Students will be expected to become more proficient in the use of computers to enhance design concepts and to expedite production of their designs. Students will be creating floor plans and dream homes.

Grade Level: 9 – 12
Semesters: 1
Credits: 0.5

Students will be involved in a variety of individual assignments intended to foster creativity and critical thinking in fashion and interior design projects. These projects include a more in-depth study of the Fashion and Interior Design 1 units. The experiences are designed to enhance personal self-expression and employability as the students develop their skills. Topics covered may include fashion and interior history, 3-D room design, commercial design, merchandising, furniture design, history of retail stores, and careers. Fashion and Interior Design 2 is for the student who is interested in pursuing a career in merchandising, fashion and/or interior design. This class can also be tailored to the class’s individual needs (Fashion vs. Interior) and/or taken as Independent Study.

Grade Level: 10-12
Semesters: 1
Credits: 1.0

Students will learn to analyze their fitness, nutrition and health risks. Students will incorporate hands-on laboratory experiences in nutritional food preparation, exercise and health behavior management to attain personal goals. This course is designed to teach a holistic approach to wellness as a way of life. This is an interdisciplinary course taught by members of the Family Consumer Science and Physical Education departments. This course is a two-hour block, scheduled in lieu of the student’s lunch/homeroom and physical education.

Prerequisite: Application Process prior to enrollment
Grade Level: 12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 2

This course meets for 2 periods a day with an early release so students can attend off-campus.  Students will attend a cosmetology school one-half day while attending high school their senior year. They will complete 350 hours of training during high school in order to qualify for the State Licensing Exam for Nail Technology. Students will study job related skills, personality and attitude analysis, taxes, social security, insurance and employer- employee relationships. This is a cooperative program between District 230, and a certified School of Cosmetology. Course does require a fee to enroll.

Grade Level: 10-12
Semesters: 1
Credits: 0.5

Students will learn about all three areas of parenting: caring for children, nurturing children, and guiding children. They will also develop skills for making decisions and thinking critically, which can be applied to all areas of their lives. Students may demonstrate their parenting skills in the preschool laboratory setting.

Prerequisite: Application Process prior to enrollment
Grade Level: 12
Semesters: 1
Credit: 1

This course meets for 2 periods a day with an early release so students can attend off-campus. This program gives students a “hands on” opportunity to explore a career in education. Following several weeks of orientation on educational theories/philosophies and issues in education, including discipline, instructional methodology, school law, confidentiality and characteristics of the school aged child, students are placed with a cooperating teacher in a primary, intermediate, junior high or middle school for two hours a day, four days a week. One day a week the interns remain at their home school to discuss experiences, share insights, problem solve with one another and develop a portfolio.