Child Development
(Grades 10-12)
The physical, mental, social, and psychological development of the child from
conception through adolescence is explored in this class designed to introduce
the student to parenting and child care skills.
One is taught as the student works toward improving skills component of
the course is working in a well equipped through individually selected
projects. child care skills. One
component of the course is working in a well-equipped child development
laboratory, where the secondary student will plan and direct a variety of
learning experiences for preschoolers from the community.
The opportunities in related careers are also explored and discussed.
Foods
For Good Health
(Grade 12)
Recreational and career-minded chefs take notice!
This course provides the student with challenging cooking experiences,
whether they are learning to prepare food for personal satisfaction or as a
career.
Fashion and Home Decor Semester (1/2 year)
(Grades 9 - 12)
Hands on experience with the sewing machine and over lock are provided in
this course. Students work independently at their own level on a variety of
individually selected projects. Techniques
for constructing home decor treatments will be taught. Based on individual
interests students will be assigned projects including needle-craft, quilting,
window treatments and other personal expressions in interior design.
Sewing and Fashion Semester (1/2 year)
(Grades 9 - 12)
This course in sewing, fashion, and clothing construction builds skills
and concepts in basic sewing construction techniques.
Students explore the "total look" allowing them to experiment
with colors, seasons in clothing, grooming, and line and style.
Clothing Construction and
Fashion
(Grades 10 - 12)
This is an intermediate sewing course based on the skills acquired in
Fashion and Home Decor. Pattern
alteration is taught as the student works toward improving skills through
individually selected projects.
Prior experience in sewing is recommended.