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PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT                                CHILD DEVELOPMENT

(Semester, ½ credit, Grades 10-12. Grades 10-12)             (Semester, ½ credit, Grades 10-12. Grades 10-12)
Subject Code: 091052                                         Subject Code: 091025
Formerly known as INDEPENDENT LIVING
                                                             In this course, students will study the principles of
In this course, students will develop personal               child growth, development and behavior. An
financial plans for individual personal well-being.          emphasis will be place on the cognitive
Throughout the course, students will develop                 development of a child and sensory and motor
financial literacy skills to provide a basis for             skills. Additional topics will include childhood
responsible citizenship and career success.                  diseases, immunizations, theories of development,
Additional topics will include analyzing services            learning styles and evaluating childcare services.
from financial institutions, consumer protection,            This course is ideal if you are interested in
planned spending, investing and risk management.             education, childcare, pediatrics, psychology and
This class meets the Financial Literacy graduation           family studies.
requirement
                                                             Technology fee: $5.00
Course fee: 10.00
                                                             FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE ASST.
INTERIOR DESIGN, FURNISHINGS AND
MANAGEMENT                                                   (1 semester, ¼ credit, Grades 10-12)
                                                             Prerequisite: FCS student past or present and
(Semester, ½ credit, Grades 10-12. Grades 10-12)             Independent Study approval
Subject Code: 091500
Formerly known as INTERIOR DESIGN                            Student Assistants will learn how to make lab
                                                             preparations and become better acquainted with Family
In this Family and Consumer Sciences career field            and Consumer Science equipment. Students will be
                                                             expected to “set up” labs, to help keep labs and storage
course, students will examine design principles used in      areas neat, and to help in the preparation of teaching
                                                             materials. Students must be approved by the
residential interiors. An emphasis will be placed on         supervising teacher.

incorporating  anthropometrics,      ergonomics,             Graded: Pass/Fail Only

sustainability and psychological responses. Additional

topics will include the selection, organization, re-

upholstery and costs of furnishings, floors and wall

coverings in living spaces, kitchens and baths. Careers

related to this topic include interior designer,

architecture, staging, and realtor.

Technology Fee: $5.00

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