Family & Consumer Science
Seventh Grade Family and Consumer Science (M66115)
Grade 7
Students explore Family and Consumer Science by focusing on each individual person: strengths, interests, abilities, and other qualities to build positive self-esteem. Students then learn about the USDA’s Food Pyramid, food groups, nutrients, personal food habits, and healthy food choices. They put the healthy food choices into practice and learn proper measuring techniques, kitchen safety, and food preparation skills. Using the Make It Real curriculum, students learn specific aspects of real life that they will increasingly face as they grow towards adulthood. They simulate adult work roles, create a town with services and businesses, create a company, and give a presentation. If time allows, students study the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training to gain knowledge, skills, and confidence for keeping infants and children safe.
Eighth Grade Family and Consumer Science (M66125)
Grade 8
Students continue study of the USDA’s Food Pyramid, food groups, personal food habits, and healthy food choices. Students learn nutrition labeling, eating disorders, the health concerns of eating too much fat, sugar, salt, and additives, the consequences of fad diets, and other diet-related health concerns. Students use cooperation and teamwork as they explore new kitchen utensils, techniques, kitchen safety practices, and recipes. Students learn to prepare low-cost, popular meals. They continue learning career opportunities and adult work roles, as well as learn to make important decisions regarding money and time management.
What’s Cooking (H66300) 1 credit
Grade 9-12 Elective credit
Students explore basic cooking techniques to work successfully in the kitchen. The class begins with cooking terms, measuring techniques, food and kitchen safety, and then advances to menu- and meal- planning and pricing. Students apply their knowledge to plan and prepare foods, such as quick breads, yeast breads, soups, main dishes, side dishes, desserts, and more. Meals are sold at cost to staff and students.
Chef du Jour (H66400) 1 credit
Grades 9-12 Elective credit
Prerequisite(s): What’s Cooking
This course provides a service to the school community by providing at-cost meals, while teaching students to become more confident, competent cooks. Budgeting, pricing, meal planning, cooperation, teamwork, safety, and food preparation are the goals of the class. Student performance is assessed on their efforts and skills as a food worker, manager, and meal planner. Students can repeat this course by taking on greater responsibilities and challenges.
Family Matters (H66600) ½ or 1 credit
Grades 9-12 Elective credit
Students learn the knowledge and skills necessary to understand themselves, set personal goals, and have successful relationships, family, and a healthy child. The class includes information about reproductive health, birth control options, the stages and changes of pregnancy, childbirth, and child development. Students practice their parenting skills with lifelike computerized infants that cry and need care at regular intervals.
On Your Own (H22100) 1 credit
Grades 11-12 or teacher recommendation Elective credit
Do you know how to balance a checkbook? How to protect yourself from identity fraud? How to understand a lease agreement? What to look for and ask before renting an apartment? How to apply for a loan? How to write a resume? How to properly complete a job application? What kinds of insurance you need at different times or situations in your life? This course provides the answers you need to know in order to spread your wings and live on your own. Other topics include career goals, job interview skills, budgeting, banking, credit, filing taxes, housing, legal issues, automobile rental, lease, purchase options, and personal health and safety, all to establish a healthy independent life. This course is a MUST for students who already or will soon live on their own.
Sew What (H66100) 1 credit
Grades 9-12 Elective credit
Using creativity and manufacturers’ patterns, students learn to transform a piece of fabric into a wearable piece of clothing. Students learn basic hand and sewing machine techniques and the skill of following directions to assemble the pieces, and experience the satisfaction and confidence in their accomplishments. Students are financially responsible for purchasing the supplies needed for each project. This course may be repeated by taking on more advanced projects.
