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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES DEPT.

Family and Consumer Science (FCS) courses expose and educate the high school students in the necessary skills
for independent life. Courses are offered that provide lifelong growth and knowledge in the areas of personal
life skills, components and importance of good decision making, career exploration, housing and interior design
options, parenting skills, nutrition and wellness guidelines, as well as basic through advanced culinary skills. Our
goal is to provide courses that promote a healthy personal lifestyle that enables the student to be a successful
contributing member of society.

9th Grade: 10th Grade: PEER COLLABORATION
Peer Collaboration Peer Collaboration
Transitions and Careers Transitions and Careers (Semester/Year, .5/1 S/U credit, Grades 9-12)
Culinary Fundamentals Culinary Fundamentals Prerequisite: None
Personal Financial Personal Financial
The Peer Collaboration elective course (.5 credits
Management Management
Textiles Design, Textiles Design, per semester) provides students with the

Construction, and Construction, and opportunity to acquire and enhance their
Maintenance Maintenance
Interior Design, Interior Design, development of 21st Century Skills such as
Furnishings and Furnishings and
Management Management leadership, problem solving, critical thinking,
Child Development Child Development
FCS Student Assistant FCS Student Assistant communication, and collaboration. Peer
11th Grade: 12th Grade:
Peer Collaboration Peer Collaboration Collaborators will support other students in various
Transitions and Careers Transitions and Careers
Culinary Fundamentals Culinary Fundamentals school environments with the primary role of
Personal Financial Personal Financial
Management Management assisting their peers in understanding content,
Textiles Design, Textiles Design,
Construction, and Construction, and helping them to complete assignments, providing a
Maintenance Maintenance
Interior Design, Interior Design, social partner and serving as a role model. Students
Furnishings and Furnishings and
Management Management will be required to participate in training sessions
Child Development Child Development
FCS Student Assistant FCS Student Assistant and to document participation in the program

through journaling.

TRANSITIONS AND CAREERS

(Semester, ½ credit, Grades 9-12)
(Formerly known as: TRANSITIONS)

Subject Code: 091410

In this course, students will analyze interests,
aptitudes and skills to prepare for careers and
transition through life. An emphasis will be placed
on work ethics, consumer economics, team
building, and communication and leadership skills.
Additional topics will include technology etiquette
and career planning. This class meets the Financial
Literacy graduation requirement.

Course Fee: 10.00 fee

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