Science Courses
2021-2022 Course Catalog
Family and Consumer Sciences Basic Courses
Career Pathways - L1
Grade Level: 9-10
Length: Semester
Class Fee: None
Prerequisite: None
This course was formerly known as World of Work
This course is designed to identify career interest areas based on your goals, individual skills, and aptitudes. Investigate interests, abilities and goals through various projects, and career testing procedures. Students will develop a usable education and career portfolio containing items necessary for post-secondary education and job search. Interact with professionals who work in various career areas through career panels, a job shadow and a mock interview.
Child and Adolescent Development - L1
Grade Level: 9-12
Length: Semester
Class Fee: None
Prerequisite: None
HEAR
The purpose of this course is to acquire knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent development necessary for strengthening the well-being of children and families. Content focuses on perspectives of human development, research and theories, understanding and nurturing development, and challenges to development.
Interpersonal Relationships - L1
Grade Level: 10-12
Length: Semester
Class Fee: None
Prerequisite: None
The purpose of the course is to acquire academic knowledge and understanding for healthy, respectful, and caring relationships across the life span. Emphasis is placed on family and friendly dynamics, effective communication, and healthy interpersonal relationships.
Life Management
Grade Level: 11-12
Length: YEAR AL1 & BL1
Class Fee: None
Prerequisite: None
This course was formerly known as Independent Living
Students will develop decision-making skills to become educated consumers with an understanding and academic knowledge of consumer resources and financial organizations. The course focuses on personal and family resources, job and career, personal and family finances, and wellness. Relevant topics include: independent living, healthy lifestyles, career research and job portfolios, personal financial literacy, investments, credit, insurance, leasing vs. purchasing of autos and homes.
Capstone Life Management (Second Semester)- This course allows for advanced work in any Family and Consumer Sciences Program of Study. This advanced work can be individualized to the specific program of study to allow for specialized study for the student. It may include project-based learning or preparation for the end of program industry certification. Specific content and course design will be determined by the instructor in collaboration with the individual student.
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