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Family and Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Science 10th, 11th, 12th 1 year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Family & Consumer science
10th, 11th, 12th 1 year, 1 credit
Food Safety focuses on the development of essential food safe-
Emphasis is given to the development of competencies related ty practices needed to select, receive, store, prepare, and serve
to Family, Career, an Community Leaders of America; individu- food. Students will learn to create and implement an environ-
al and family relationships; housing and interior design; ward- ment of food safety procedures based on the latest FDA Food
robe planning and selection; garment care and construction; Code and local regulations.
the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of Experiences in the Food and Nutrition course focus on the de-
children; nutrition and food selection; healthy lifestyle choices; velopment of skills needed to select, prepare, and serve food
meal planning, preparation and service; home management; which meets nutritional needs of individuals and families. Em-
money management; the application of current technology in phasis in this course is given to the development of competen-
the home and workplace. Upon completion of this course, the cies related to nutrition, weight control, the food consumer, the
student should have developed life skills that promote a posi- effect of technology on food and nutrition, kitchen organization
tive influence on the quality of life. and equipment, safety and sanitation, menu planning, serving
and eating food, food preparation, eating away from home, and
Dynamics of Human Relationships jobs and career opportunities in the field of food and nutrition.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to ap-
10th, 11th, 12th 1 year, 1 credit ply sound nutritional practices which will have a positive effect
Prerequisite: Family & Consumer Science on health.
Life Span Development

Dynamics of Human Relationships focuses on the develop- Life and Fitness Nutrition
ment of skills needed in order to build and maintain successful
relationships in the home, community, and workplace. Empha- 11th, 12th 1 year, 1 credit
sis is given to the development of competencies related to per- Prerequisite: Family & Consumer science
sonality development, decision-making, communication, rela- Food Safety & nutrition
tionships outside the family, and careers in the field of human
relations. Upon completion of this course, the student should Life and Fitness Nutrition enables students to analyze the inter-
have a better understanding of self; know how to communicate action of nutrition, foods, and fitness for overall wellness of indi-
effectively; and be able to establish and maintain effective rela- viduals and families throughout the lifespan. In this course, stu-
tionships with family members, peers and others. dents will develop nutrition and fitness habits to make wise deci-
sions regarding healthy living and prevention of disease through
these practices. As active learners, students develp higher order
Personal Finance thinking skills and academic skills in the areas of math, science,
language arts and social studies through the evaluation of rele-
10th, 11th, 12th 1 semester, 1/2 credit vant nutrition and wellness information. This course is recom-
mended for all students regardless of their career cluster or
This is a one-semester course designed to increase financial pathway, in order to build basic nutrition and wellness
literacy and prepare students to successfully manage financial knowledge and skills, and is especially appropriate for students
resources. This course also focuses on the individual's role with an interest in human services, wellness/fitness, health, or
and financial responsibilities as a student, citizen, consumer, food and nutrition related career pathways.
and active participant in the business world. Emphasis is also
placed also on activities and competitions within career tech-
nical student organizations (i.e., FBLA and FCCLA).

Life Span Development

10th, 11th, 12th 1 Year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Family & Consumer Science

Life Span Development is designed to assist students in devel-
oping an understanding of parenting decisions, processes, and
concerns, pregnancy and childbirth as well as competencies
needed to guide the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social
development of children. Upon completion of this course, the
student should be prepared to care for and guide the develop-
ment of a child through all stages of growth-within a family, as
a child-care professional, or in other experiences with children.

Food Safety and Nutrition

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