FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE:Family and Consumer Sciences Education provides a unique learning experience in that it empowers students to manage the everyday challenges of living and working in a diverse, global society. Through these experiences students develop a foundation to grow as individuals, family members, wage earners and community members. Courses focus on career exploration, family development, and community leadership as well as address continuing concerns that impact families and communities. By engaging in practical, hands-on, learning experiences students develop communication, thinking, leadership and management skills that apply to all aspects of daily living. Students may choose from a variety of courses that focus on improving the quality of life for individuals, families and communities. CHS provides an array of FCS course offerings including nutrition and wellness, career development, interpersonal and human development, child development, parenting and family relations, fashion and textiles, interior design, and careers in education and related settings. Whether students are interested in exploring a variety of content areas or developing a future career pathway, FCS programs offer opportunities for all students to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors necessary for success. Career-Technical courses are vocationally accredited and funded as specified by the Indiana Department of Education. Courses meet Indiana State Core 40 elective requirements, which also apply to career academic sequences. INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS This course satisfies the health credit required for graduation. It addresses personal growth, self-understanding, physical and mental health, lifetime wellness, decision making, and the development of strong healthy relationships with family, friends, and the community. Specific interpersonal skills such as communication, problem solving, and self-discipline are also explored. Class discussion, group activities, individual assignments, guest speakers, and community involvement are included to apply principles of personal development and interpersonal growth.
ADULT ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES This class focuses on becoming independent, contributing and responsible participants in family, community and career settings. Course content focuses on independent living and family formation, analysis of personal standards, needs, aptitudes, and goals, integration of family, community, and career responsibilities; consumer choices and decision making, financial management, and technology. Topics that include specific buying practices of clothing, food, and other items of the consumer’s choice are studied. Projects, guest speakers, case studies, simulations, and videos are all part of this course. Fee: $3.00.
NUTRITION AND WELLNESS: INDEPENDENT FOODS AND NUTRITION This class is for the junior or senior who has NOT taken a high school foods course. This class offers an opportunity to sharpen food-related management skills as the student learns to prepare food. The student will develop survival skills that will make it possible to plan, prepare, and serve a variety of foods using the food guide pyramid as a foundation for the study of foods, nutrition, wellness, safety and sanitation. This course may be used as a prerequisite for any of the advanced level food courses. Fee: $15.00.
NUTRITION AND WELLNESS: ORIENTATION TO FOODS AND NUTRITION This one semester course is an introduction to food concepts including nutrition and fitness, safety and sanitation, consumer buying skills, food storage, and food preparation skills. Group work will provide lab experiences in preparing grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy products and meats. Orientation to Foods will enable students to realize benefits of sound nutrition and apply these principles to their daily lives. It is a prerequisite for any the Advanced Level Foods courses. Fee: $15.00.
ADVANCED NUTRITION AND FOODS: MEAL MANAGEMENT This course is designed to expand student knowledge of the nutritional aspects of meal planning, including special dietary needs and the impact of food-related technology on foods and nutrition. Learn to create exciting menus and manage time plans through lab experiences. Special table settings and theme meals will also be included in this course. Consumer skills will be emphasized in a unit on food shopping and preparing for meals from any budget. Creative techniques and a unit on entertaining will enhance the study of meal preparation. Fee: $15.00.
ADVANCED NUTRITION AND FOODS: REGIONAL AMERICAN AND FOREIGN FOODS This advanced foods class is designed to expose the student to international cuisine and foster an appreciation for cultural differences. Students will learn about food cultures by examining food habits and customs, ceremonial foods, and geographical influences. Traditional recipes and unique methods of food preparation will be emphasized through lab experiences, special projects, and guest speakers. European, Asian, and Middle Eastern cuisine will be explored, as well as regional foods of the United States. Lab experiences will reinforce learning and enable students to prepare and taste a variety of ethnic recipes. Fee: $20.00.
ADVANCED NUTRITION AND FOODS: BAKING This course offers the Advanced Foods student an opportunity to concentrate on baking skills and the careers associated with this area of foods. A study of ingredients and their functions will provide the background for units on quick breads of all kinds, as well as plain and fancy yeast breads. Other topics covered will be cakes and cookies, pies and pastries, and other specialty desserts. Lab experiences will emphasize experimentation and recipe modifications. Students will learn to evaluate products made in class by improving their sensory evaluation skills. Consumer skills will be emphasized in a comparison of home prepared baked products to convenience items. Fee: $15.00.
ADVANCED NUTRITION AND FOODS: NUTRITION AND FITNESS This course is designed for any student interested in achieving a healthy lifestyle through improved nutrition and fitness. The goal of the course is to enable students to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to avoid health risks and maintain health throughout their lives. Special emphasis will be on the nutritional needs of young athletes, current dietary and exercise recommendations, and eating disorders. Contemporary nutrition topics relevant to today’s teens will be explored through independent research, group work, guest speakers, field trips, and hands-on activities. Students will have a unique opportunity to apply their learning through in-class food preparation and evaluation. Self-assessment and monitoring of personal nutrition and fitness status is an integral part of this course. Students will be encouraged to take a positive, proactive role in achieving a healthy lifestyle. Fee: $15.00.
CULTURAL FOODS 1-2/WORLD GEOGRAPHY 1-2 This is a full year block course combining World Geography 1-2 and Cultural Foods 1-2. The student will receive two Core 40 geography credits, as well as elective credits within the Family and Consumer Science department. Students who have taken Cultural Foods will be allowed to progress to advanced foods classes. The first six-weeks will be devoted to teaching basic food preparation skills as well as safety and sanitation. The second and third six-weeks will be an in-depth study of Asia, Middle East and North Africa. The second semester will cover the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe. Students will learn about the food culture of the countries by examining food habits and customs, ceremonial foods, common methods of food preparation, and nutritional adequacy of the diet. International foods and customs will be explored through food labs, guest speakers, and field trips to ethnic restaurants. Refer to the list of geography courses for further information on this course. Lab Fee: $20.00. Additional Costs: Meals eaten on restaurant field trips
HOUSING AND INTERIOR DESIGN FOUNDATIONS This course addresses selecting and planning living environments to meet the needs and wants of individuals and families throughout the family life cycle, considering a broad range of economic, social, cultural, technological, environmental, maintenance, and aesthetic factors. Topics include housing and furniture styles, architecture, floor planning skills, elements and principles of design, and influences related to interiors and furniture styles. Several individual projects will be completed. Guest speakers and field trips will be utilized. Related careers will be explored. Fee: $5. 00.
FASHION AND TEXTILES FOUNDATIONS 1 & 2 This is a full year course. First semester is designed for the novice sewer who is interested in learning basic sewing terminology and techniques. Emphasis will be on construction methods and selecting patterns and fabrics suitable for the individual. A portfolio of terms, techniques, and skill samples will be developed. A minimum of two individual projects will be completed. In the second semester students will continue to build their portfolio and construct garments of a more difficult level. Students will begin to develop knowledge of fibers and types of fabrics and finishes which can also be used to evaluate and select ready-to-wear garments. A minimum of three projects will be completed. Fee: $6.00
FASHION AND TEXTILES FOUNDATIONS 3 & 4 This year long course is designed for the more advanced student interested in furthering knowledge and skill in fashion and textiles and continuing to develop their portfolio. Sewing techniques and skills are refined through the construction of three garments. More challenging patterns are selected for construction and specific details are required to be included in the garments. A minimum of three individual projects will be completed. In the second semester students will construct a minimum of three individual projects using advanced construction or tailoring techniques. A study of fashion through the ages, an overview of the apparel industry, and careers in the clothing field will be presented. Fee: $6.00
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY WELLNESS Students analyze the dynamics and challenges that youth and adults face in today’s society. Students use communication, problem-solving, leadership and reasoning skills to address continuing concerns facing individuals and families. Human development roles, responsibilities and the functions of the family are studied. Students explore contemporary family issues including stress, change and family crisis, principles, and practices of healthy relationships; roles, responsibilities, and functions of families and family members; individual and family wellness planning; and impacts of diverse perspectives, needs, and characteristics on human development and family wellness. Case studies, guest speakers, simulations and formal class discussions are used to
CHILD DEVELOPMENT & PARENTING This course provides an opportunity for both male and female students to learn more about the growth and development of young children. The curriculum will benefit students who plan to be parents or pursue a profession in a child related career such as education, child psychology, pediatric medicine, or family therapy. After investigating current issues affecting children and families, the students will study conception, prenatal development and the birth process. They will do an in-depth evaluation of a child’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development from birth through the preschool years. Additional child related topics such as brain development, discipline, feeding, toilet training, creative play, children’s literature, and toys are also explored. The students work individually and cooperatively on special projects and assignments that will increase their knowledge and understanding of young children. Caring for children with special needs and a class service learning experience are also included.
EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD CAREERS: KID’S CORNER This class provides an opportunity for high school seniors interested in pursuing a child related career such as elementary education, early childhood education, child specialist degree, child psychology to teach and observe a pre-kindergarten program consisting of 18 four and five year old children. Some of the responsibilities include planning and preparing learning centers, writing and implementing daily lesson plans, completing a daily observation journal on a specific child, planning and implementing field trips, corresponding with parents on a weekly basis, and planning and implementing family activities and parent meetings. Additional class assignments such as writing a resume, developing a portfolio, preparing for a job interview, and investigating child related careers are used to further prepare them for a career involving children. The student must be able to work independently, and demonstrate self-motivation and discipline. The school reserves the right to reassign participants to a study hall if they are unable or unwilling to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities associated with the role of a Kids’ Corner teacher. Ivy Tech State College dual credit is available to qualified students. **This course will operate on a rotating basis, two periods one day (gold or blue) and one period on opposite day. **
ORIENTATION TO LIFE AND CAREERS This course addresses the essential knowledge, skills and behaviors all students need to live successfully in today’s world. A project based approach that utilizes higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes are integrated into the course of study. The focus of the course is on the impact of today’s choices on tomorrow’s possibilities. Topics to be addressed include exploration of personal aptitudes, interests, principles and goals; life and career exploration and planning; examining multiple life roles and responsibilities as individuals and family members; planning and building employability skills; transferring school skills to life and work; decision making and organizational skills; and managing personal resources. This is a foundational course designed to teach knowledge and life skills that are essential for ALL high school students regardless of their career cluster or pathway.
EDUCATION & EARLY CHILDHOOD CAREERS: TEACHER EDUCATION, ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE LEVEL (EXPLORATORY TEACHING) Exploratory teaching provides opportunities to explore careers in elementary or middle school education and provides a foundation for study in higher education that leads to education and related careers. This course provides a hands-on, project-based approach that utilizes higher- order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes in order to integrate careers in education. Learning activities include planning, writing, and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans; completing classroom observations; applying health, safety, and ethical principles when working with children and adolescents; investigating licensing requirements related to careers in education; and enhancing employability skills related to knowledge and dispositions of elementary and secondary teachers. Documentation of these achievements will be compiled in a culminating portfolio. Additional activities such as writing a resume, developing a portfolio, and preparing for a job interview are used to prepare students for careers in education and/or related settings. Exploratory teachers are placed in an elementary or middle school by their preferred subject area and/or grade level when possible by the high school supervising teacher. Students should be motivated toward exploring a career in education or related careers. Applicants must have a good attendance record and be willing to accept numerous responsibilities associated with working in an elementary or middle level classroom. Each participant must 1) provide transportation to and from the assigned school, 2) participate in student car pools, or 3) request an assignment at Carmel Elementary School, which is within walking distance. The school reserves the right to reassign participants to a study hall if they are unwilling or unable to satisfactorily fulfill the obligations associated with the role of an “exploratory teacher.”
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