Students have a choice of eleven elective courses designed around family, independent living, and wellness. All courses are one semester (0.5 credit) electives. Each course is designed for a heterogeneous grouping of students with wide ranges of abilities and interests. An art credit may be earned through the successful completion of Clothing.

This half-year (0.5 credit) course concentrates on nutrition information to help students choose foods that promote wellness. Participation in the classroom lab experience is essential to success. The foodlab component gives experience in: understanding and using a variety of recipes, safe and efficient use of kitchen equipment, planning to provide effective use of time, working as a team, using meal management skills, and demonstrating effective use of table etiquette.

This half-year (0.5 credit) course introduces students to the various areas of Family and Consumer Sciences while teaching skills that are useful in everyday life. Course topics include values, goals, decision-making, communication, relationships, nutrition, clothing care and selection, and the effects of media on children.

This half-year (0.5 credit) course will concentrate on up-to-date nutrition information to help students choose foods that promote good health. Emphasis in lab will be on giving the student experience in reading, understanding, and using a variety of recipes, safe and efficient use of kitchen equipment, planning to provide effective use of time, using meal management skills and demonstrating effective use of table etiquette.

This half-year (0.5 credit) course is an individualized study of various needlecrafts. Projects include: counted cross stitch, appliqué, quilting, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, needlepoint, and macramé. The students read and follow written pattern directions, use graph patterns, and experiment with design principles applied to needlecrafts. Most materials for Needlecrafts are supplied, but students may need to purchase materials or supplies to complete projects or create larger items.

In the 10th grade, students may select any of the five half-year electives that are listed here or in the 9th grade section.

This half-year (0.5 credit) course stresses the importance of responsibilities of being a parent in today’s world. Each student is encouraged to consider the importance of family planning and the adjustments necessary to provide a healthy environment for the child and themselves. Students study pregnancy, fetal development, and birth. Upon passing Parenting, it is recommended that students interested in pursuing a career working with children enroll in Child Development (860).

In grades 11 and 12, students may choose any of the following half-year electives including all courses offered to freshman and sophomores with the exception of Skills for Living (802).

This half-year (0.5 credit) course concentrates on helping students understand their responsibilities when living on their own. It helps them to acquire life skills and become educated consumers by managing resources, setting goals, preparing for a job, renting an apartment, purchasing insurance and automobiles, handling finances through appropriate credit card and bank usage, and learning to shop wisely.

This half-year (0.5 credit) course seeks to help students manage their resources (time, money and energy) to be successful now and in the future. Students will learn about goals and decision-making, money and credit management as well as employment, apartment hunting, and consumerism skills.

PRE-REQUISITE:  Permission required from the Special Education Director or department chair.

This half-year (0.5 credit) course enables students with sewing experience to improve their skills through the completion of two sewing projects and a skill notebook. Coursework includes the study of textiles, the use of a serger, and computerized sewing machines. To complete two required clothing construction projects, students must purchase appropriate patterns, fabrics, and notions.

PRE-REQUISITE:  Clothing with a minimum grade of 70, or permission from the department chair.

This half-year (0.5 credit) course provides students with practical experience in using recipes, completing market orders, preparing and serving a variety of foods, analyzing costs, determining nutritive value, and displaying proper table manners. Students, through working with a variety of foods, learn buying and storing tips, nutrition information and cooking principles. Careers in the food industry are explored.

PRE-REQUISITE: Completion of Foods and Nutrition with a minimum grade of 70, or permission of the department chair.

This half-year (0.5 credit) course is built on a combination of theoretical information and practical application to insure that the knowledge gained can be put to use. Since child development includes physical maturation and social, emotional, and intellectual growth, there is emphasis on the interaction between all areas of development. To build appropriate attitudes and skills, preschool visitations and a four-week practicum where students run an on-campus preschool are integral components of the course.

This half-year (0.5 credit) course enables students to increase understanding of themselves and their relationships. Students develop skills necessary for effective interactions with others. They also learn about family life-styles, facing family challenges, building strong relationships, and maintaining successful marriages.

This half-year (0.5 credit) course helps students understand and work with the principles involved inhousing. It explores concepts of human housing needs, values and decisions. Through in-depth projects, students examine architectural styles and trends and the principles of designing home interiors.