Food Preparation & Nutrition
1 semester, ½ credit
Grades 9-12
In this course, students will learn and practice kitchen safety and sanitation as they perform a variety of kitchen skills with a focus on nutrition and the different food groups. Students will have the opportunity to perform both individual and group lab activities. Prior knowledge of food preparation is not a requirement.
1 semester, ½ credit
Grades 9-12
Includes instruction in recipe and menu planning, aesthetics of food presentation, and familiarity with a wide variety of cuisines and culinary techniques. Students will use safety and sanitation techniques that are related to the food service industry.
Textile & Apparel Services
1 semester, ½ credit
Grades 10-12
Students will study fiber and the many products made from fabrics. Different projects will be done throughout the year including pillows, no-sew blankets, needle work, and fleece or flannel pants to name a few. Students will need to provide supplies for some of their projects.
Interior Design/Architecture
1 semester, ½ credit
Grades 10-12
Students will gain an understanding of the elements and principles of design, including selecting colors, fabrics, furnishings, lighting and furniture. Students will develop skills in architectural drafting and space planning through the use of hand and/or computerized drafting techniques. Students will apply math calculations to scale rooms and create scaled floor plans for a variety of spaces. Class projects include decorating sample rooms and designing floor plans. Students will also explore potential careers in the architecture and design fields.
1 semester, ½ credit
Grades 10-12
This course prepares students to understand the nature, function, and significance of human relationships involving individuals and families. Topics include: family living, parenting, household and money management, decision-making skills, communication skills, self-awareness, crisis management, and the individual’s roles and responsibilities within the family and community. Emphasis will be placed upon the uniqueness, needs, and interests of individuals and families.
1 semester, ½ credit
Grades 9-12
Students will explore concepts and learn skills to prepare for parenting infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Students will consider parenting as a lifelong career and delve into topics such as communication, brain development, children with special needs, and more topics.
Introduction to Early Childhood/Child Care
Prerequisite: Parent & Child
1 year or 1 semester, 1 or ½ credit
Grades 11-12
Quality child care is a major concern of parents, schools, and industry. The need for trained child care workers has increased along with the concern for quality child care. This course will help prepare workers who provide early child care. This is a good class for anyone interested in being a teacher, day care provider, nurse, doctor or parent. It is also a great foundation for students interested in psychology, sociology and human development.
Introduction to Human Development
1 semester, ½ credit (Dual credit option may be available)
Grades 11-12
The focus of this course is the study of human development and change throughout the entire lifespan from psychological, sociological, and biological perspectives. This course is equivalent to Educational Foundations 230 at UWW and is commonly required for students entering education and education related professions.
Introduction to Special Education
1 semester, 1/2 credit (Dual credit option may be available)
Grades 11-12
This survey course is designed to help students explore issues and perspectives related to children, adolescents, and young adults with a variety of ability and disability experiences in educational settings. We will examine the legal, philosophic, and programmatic changes leading toward integrated models of curriculum and instruction. The course is designed to provide students with information and experiences that engage them in explicitly examining conceptions, assumptions, and attitudes related to disability as well as information about the variety of disability categories covered by federal education law.
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