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Family
& Consumer Sciences
Family &
Consumer Sciences......The Science of Living!
Junior
High Offerings
The 7th grade Home and Career
Skills program of instruction is a primarily through applied activities, designed to prepare students to meet their
responsibilities and understand their opportunities as parents or other members
of families, consumer, home managers, and wage earners.
Home and Career Skills Course
Outline
Module I Personal Development
Topics:
--Self Awareness
--Relationships
--Personal Attire/Clothing Management
Module II Process Skills
Topic:
--Management Skills
Module III Personal & Family
Resource Management
Topics:
--Money Management
--Consumer Skills
--Nutrition Management
--Personal Environment
Module IV Career Connections
*Infused Throughout Modules I, II, and III
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Senior
High Course Offerings
Child
Psychology and Development: 1/2 year, 1/2 credit
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to
investigate the many choices and challenges associated with the care of children
and parenting. As part of this course, students will have the
opportunity to observe young children in action and participate in their
care and education.
Independent Life Skills: 1/2 year, 1/2 credit
This course was created for the young adult who will be self
sufficient. Its overall goal is to prepare these students for
effective independent living and survival skills. The course will supply
students with hands-on approaches to problem solving and personal
resource management. The curriculum will be practical t o meet the
needs of young adults as they prepare for their new responsibilities and
lifestyles after the completion of high school.
Food and Nutrition: 1/2
year, 1/2 credit
The content of this course will focus on food preparation
techniques, nutritional awareness, the importance of food appearance,
meal management, food purchasing, and the use of specialized equipment.
Careers related to food journalism, culinary arts, and food service
management will be explored.
Culinary Arts 1: 1 year, 2
credits
This course will be a combination of Food and Nutrition,
International Foods, and preparation for the field of culinary arts.
This is a double period class serving as a potential prerequisite for
continuous study in the culinary arts field.
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FCCLA
(Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)
This is a dynamic and effective national vocational
student organization for Family and Consumer Sciences students.
FCCLA Offers Students:
- Character Development
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Practical Knowledge
- Vocational
Preparation
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