Family and Consumer Sciences Courses

Credit: 1/2 (Applied Arts Credit)
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: None
Fee: Yes

This course is vital for students aspiring to pursue careers in fields such as education, social work, healthcare, psychology, and more. It provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding child growth and development, essential for anyone considering working with children. Students will explore cognitive, physical, emotional, behavioral, and social development, as well as health and well-being, that can be applied in a variety of careers or personal contexts.  This course complements the course “Human Relationships.” preparing students for real-world challenges in their future endeavors.

Credit: 1/2 (Applied Arts Credit)
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: None
Fee: Yes

This is a course designed for students interested in interior design, architecture, fashion, and related fields.  The course will entail an introduction to elements and principles of design, color theory, merchandising, fashion design, and architectural trends. This course is project based.

Credit: 1/2 (Applied Arts Credit)
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: None
Fee: Yes

This course introduces students to essential nutrition concepts and foundational food preparation skills. Through hands-on lab experiences and classroom activities, students will explore how everyday foods and nutrients impact overall wellness while learning to prepare a variety of meals using fundamental techniques and kitchen equipment.

Credit: 1/2 (Applied Arts Credit)
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Foods for Fitness
Fee: Yes

In this course, students will develop greater cultural awareness by learning about people through their food. Students will explore what influences culture, foods supply, and food choices, learn about customs and traditions and prepare authentic recipes.

Credit: 1/2 (Applied Arts Credit)
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: None
Fee: Yes

Relationships are an inescapable part of everyday life.  In this course, students will explore the nature, function, and significance of human relationships.  Students will examine a variety of current social issues that today’s families and individuals face.  Speakers, hands-on activities, and multi-media are just a few of the way topics will be explored in this course. 

Credit: 1/2 (Applied Arts Credit)
Grades: 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: None
Fee: Yes

This course is one that every student should take. Areas to be covered include living independently, renting an apartment, preparing simple meals, buying food, doing laundry, consumer decision making skills and budgeting. Students will also explore career pathways. Real life situations and labs will allow the student to practice decision-making skills necessary for life.

Credit: 1 (Applied Arts Credit)
Grades: 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Application process
Fee: Yes

This course is designed to assist students who wish to complete an internship in high school. Course enrollment is based on an application process.  Mentorship is a semester course that allows the students to gain first hand experience in a career of their choice.  Students complete career assessments, prepare a resume and practice interview skills among other life-planning activities. Students will be released to participate in a student internship in a field of their choice. Throughout the course, students will create a portfolio of their experience.  This course is repeatable.