Family and Consumer Sciences

INSTRUCTORS: Carmen Johnson

(Semester – 5 credits)
Tech Prep Course with Central Community College CHILD DEVELOPMENT I Grades 11-12 Elective

Students will learn the history of parenting, child growth and development including the prenatal stage, birth, and the baby’s first year of life. Special highlights of the semester are guest speakers, a hospital tour, and “Real Care Baby” simulation. If class size permits, sophomores may take with instructor’s permission.

(Semester – 5 credits)
Tech Prep Course with Central Community College CHILD DEVELOPMENT II Grades 9-12 Elective

Students will have the opportunity to study the toddler and preschool stage of development. Self-esteem and its impact on parenting and discipline, health and safety, and problem situations for children will complete the units of study. Special highlights of the semester are toddler and preschool labs. Child Development I is not a prerequisite for Child Development II.

Experience gained by the student in Child Development I and II help prepare them not only for the job of parenting, but also for potential employment in child-care occupations.

(Semester – 5 Credits)
HOUSING Grades 9-12 Elective

This course will emphasize the student's understanding of housing needs and decisions faced when selecting and furnishing a home. The cultural, societal, environmental, economical, and technological influences on housing will be covered. Career opportunities related to housing will be covered. Laboratory sessions will give the student an opportunity to develop practical skills and projects to decorate and manage a home.

(Semester – 5 Credits)
NUTRITION AND FOODS Grades 11-12 Elective

With the emphasis on health and wellness in today's society, this course will help students make informed choices in their diets and help them develop sound eating habits for life. Laboratory sessions offer students opportunities to learn food preparation and meal planning skills, food dollar management, and human relations skills. Students are taught the need for taking responsibility in food decisions and the implications those decisions have for themselves, their families, and for society. Career opportunities related to nutrition and foods will be covered.