Family & Consumer Sciences

Human Growth & Development           1741    

1 Credit               Grades 10-12

Students survey the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of humans from conception to death. Life’s developmental stages and accompanying milestones will be explored, with particular emphasis on the birth through school age years. The major topics covered include: scientific and research methods, theories of development, genetics, prenatal development and birth, biosocial/cognitive/psychosocial development from birth to late adulthood, and death and bereavement. The class is especially well suited for individuals interested in pursuing careers in the helping, healthcare, and education professions. 

Introduction to Culinary Arts                1836     

1 Credit               Grades 9-10

Introduction of Culinary Arts is a hands-on experience, focusing on the preparation of appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main dishes, sides, and desserts. Students will gain experience and knowledge through teacher demonstrations, research projects and food labs. There is emphasis on kitchen safety, basic knife skills and safe food handling. In addition, students will gain knowledge in basic nutrition, culinary history, food traditions and careers in the hospitality industry.

Personal Finance                        1441      

1 Credit               Grades 10-12

Looking to buy a car? Wondering  how you will be able to pay back student loans or maybe how to plan for that well-deserved vacation?  Personal finance will help you learn how to improve your money habits so that you can live now and plan for tomorrow.   Learning how to develop money-management strategies in the areas of income and taxes, budgeting, savings, credit and debt, insurance, investing, consumer protection, and overall how being a smart consumer will take you far in life.  Join now. This is one course you can’t afford to miss out on.