| FOODS I
Grades 10-12 |
Practical cooking experience and "healthy" eating habits will be stressed. Selecting well-balanced meals and good consumer shopping will be incorporated into the class. Meats, breads, pasta and desserts are example of units covered. |
| FOODS II
Grades 11-12 |
This class is geared toward both those students who will be going
right into the work force after high school, and those who will be going
on to school. More individual creativity will be stressed. Appetizers,
herbs and spices, foreign foods, fondues, and garnishes are examples of units
covered. Time and money management are stressed along with good nutrition.
Some whole meals will be prepared.
Prerequisite: Foods I |
| PARENTING AND CHILD CARE Grades 10-12 |
This class will provide information needed by potential parents and those interested in child care. Parenting will provide the knowledge and skills essential for making quality decisions about parenting. Units that will be covered are: preparing for parenthood, the beginning of life, pregnancy and prenatal care, labor and delivery, care of the newborn. "Baby Think It Over" will be taken home by every student. |
| PARENTING II
Grade 10-12 |
Parenting II will be a continuation - extension of Parenting
and Child Care. Units will be: the first year of baby's life,
toddler, preschool and school age child. Selecting a quality day-care,
nursery school provider will be addressed, as well as many other important
issues. Prerequisite: Parenting and Child Care |
| FAMILY AND INDEPENDENT LIVING Grade 12 |
This is a one semester course for senior students. The class is designed to prepare students for marriage or independent living. The students will learn to make quality decisions concerning marriage and marriage problems, single living, parenting, abuse, housing, family crises budgeting. Social security, insurance and income tax preparation will also be investigated. Being an informed consumer is incorporated throughout the semester. |
