Academics
HS Course Offerings: Family and Consumer Science
- Foundations of Career and Technical Education, grades 9-10
- Human Development: Adolescence to Adulthood, grades 9-12
- Human Development: Preschool to School Age, grades 9-12
- Interior Design, grades 9-12
- Nutrition and Wellness II, grades 9-12
- Nutrition and Wellness, grades 9-12
- Serving Communities and Families, grades 9-12
- Skills for Parenting, grades 9-12
Foundations of Career and Technical Education, grades 9-10
½ credit, ElectiveThis course is designed to develop the total well-being of the student. It will develop skills to empower the student to become a productive, well-adjusted and healthy individual, family member and worker. Topics covered are: characteristics, leadership styles and habits of effective leaders; effective management of self, teams, and organizations; importance of communication and social skills in creating a professional image; structure, programs, activities, and leadership activities of career and technical student organizations; ethical behavior in leadership situations; effective work relationships; communication strategies for positive work relationships; and problem solving. Other topics covered include using consumer and family resources and career choices using the Real game; choosing, caring and constructing a clothing project; and choosing and preparing foods with nutrition background and simple food preparation principles.
