Class Descriptions for SY 2007-08

FCS Orientation

This course provides students opportunities to explore and develop knowledge and skills in understanding themselves and their roles in today's society.  The course content should present basic subject matter in the following areas:  clothing and textiles, resource management, foods and nutrition, human development, interpersonal and family relationships and introduction to the world of work.  1st semester will include clothing labs and the 2nd semester will include food labs.  As knowledge and skills are taught in each of these units, students will be introduced to related career opportunities.

Foods & Nutrition

This course includes basic classroom and lab experiences needed to develop knowledge and understanding of basic food principles and applied nutrition for people of all ages.  Information related to careers in food and nutrition is incorporated throughout the course.  Lab sessions are devoted to preparation of foods with specific characteristics.  This course provides an introduction to commercial food service, preparation, and management.

Sewing & Textiles

This year long sewing lab course provides students with the ability to perform basic construction processes and to have a basic understanding of textile fibers on the market.  Also the student will be made aware of the art principles used in clothing design.  This course will begin to prepare the student for an occupation in the field of clothing and textiles.  Projects constructed during class are student choice and may be clothing or craft items such as quilts.  First semester students will be required to complete certain construction techniques on projects of their choice.  Second semester project choices are completely student driven and grading will be based on a point system.  (Prerequisite: F.C.S. Orientation).