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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESThe Family and Consumer Sciences Department provides the life skills essential for all students in today’s changing world. This program is directed toward preparing students for successful lives in their homes and communities. Time is provided for students to explore related career opportunities. The Family and Consumer Sciences program is one that has the flexibility to meet the needs, capabilities and interests of all students. Homework and projects are given daily. Courses Offered:
Child Development I 601 College Preparatory Grades 9, 10, 11 Semester 2.5 Credits What is your first memory as a child? Child Development will explore how attitudes and values acquired as a child influence your life In Child Development, we will study the child from conception until age one. Students will learn effective parenting methods that will be helpful in raising responsible, independent children. Emphasis is placed on pregnancy and prenatal care. This is a great opportunity for future teachers, social workers, and parents to begin their study of children. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1C, 5 Child Development II 612 College Preparatory Grades 10, 11, 12 Semester 2.5 Credits Child Development II emphasizes the study of a child’s developmental years. The focus will be on children’s behavioral and developmental patterns. Disabilities in all areas including behavioral, emotional, physical, intellectual, educational, and language will be evaluated and studied. The course will also include children’s reactions to crisis situations such as child abuse, neglect, death, illness, divorce, and separation. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 1D, 1E, 2 Families and Future 694 College Preparatory Grade 12 Semester 2.5 Credits This course is designed to prepare students for the real world. The goal is to help them become successful members of society by setting goals, and taking responsibility for their lives through sound decision-making. As students graduate from high school, they will find themselves living on their own at college, in the military, or on the job. To meet these challenges, Families and Futures offers means of approaching these problems head on. Students will explore a wide range of topics, such as career choices, dating, relationships, preparing nutritionally balanced meals, housing options, finances, and handling family crisis. These skills are planned with an eye to making Families and Futures relevant for all students by helping them develop to their fullest. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 5 Introduction to Developmental 620 College Preparatory Disabilities Grades 11, 12 Semester 2.5 Credits This course provides a hands-on approach to education and working with disabled students. We will use our classroom knowledge to develop on-to-one activities for students in a special needs program. Some of the requirements will be to learn about the laws for disabilities, to plan lessons and games for the students, and to participate in various learning activities. This class is a must for anyone seeking a future in education or special education but can be valuable to all. It will be educational and fun. Projects and reports are part of this course. Prerequisite: C or above in Child Development I or approval of teacher. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 5 |
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