THE WORLD OF FOODS9,10,11,12
18 weeks
1 credit
Good nutrition is the basic reason for food consumption. Emphasis is given to the importance of the "Food Pyramid" in menu planning for balanced nutrition. Meal preparation includes wise buying, proper storing, cooking skills and serving in a manner which will maintain the highest possible food value.
AMERICAN AND FOREIGN CUISINE10,11,12
9 weeks
1/2 credit
This course gives a basic overview of food and food customs from the different regions of the United States and other countries. Learning will take place through a variety of methods including cooking, doing reports, and other projects.
THE ART OF CUISINE10,11,12
9 weeks
1/2 credit
The Art of Cuisine is a skills development course designed to provide students with further instruction in garnishes, cake decorating, pastries, candies, sandwiches, centerpieces and catering. The skills learned will help students who choose a career as a Chef saucier, Chef garden-manger, Chef patissier or other food related occupations. The course is open to all students who have passed the World of Foods with an 85 average or better. This course satisfies the Fine Arts requirement.
INDEPENDENT LIVING11,12
18 weeks
1 credit
This course, for 11th and 12th grade students, presents a realistic, decision-making approach to the problems encountered in living independently. This comprehensive course includes a wide variety of practical topics and activities that will help students to make wise decisions and manage well on their own as adults.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT & PARENTING11,12
9 weeks
1/2 credit
This course places emphasis on the development of positive parenting skills. Students develop better insight and understanding of the complexities of the parenting role through interaction and sharing of experiences, observing children in all age groups, and participating in planned activities for children.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN CRAFTS9,10,11,12
9 or 18 weeks
1/2 or 1 credit
This course is designed to provide the student with instruction in craft skills such as candle wicking, chicken scratch, stenciling, counted cross stitch, embroidery, doll clothing construction, stuffed animals construction, knitting, crocheting, macrame, Christmas ornaments, monogramming and quilting. These skills, along with instruction in small business operation techniques, will provide the student with wage earning skills as well as activities to be used constructively during leisure time. The skills and instruction covered will be determined by the length of the course. This course satisfies the Fine Arts requirement.
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