COURSE TITLE: Sewing and Clothing Selection
PREREQ: 7th Life Skills
LENGTH: One tri*
* This course may be taken more than one trimester with instructor permission.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This elective offers students the opportunity to develop skills in sewing, fabric and pattern use and selection, wardrobe planning and shopping skills. The emphasis of the hands-on program is to use sewing skills and patterns to complete a variety of sewing projects. Students with the interest of further developing sewing and pattern skills are encouraged to take the course more than one trimester.

AREAS OF STUDY:
Basic sewing skills
Pattern and Fabric selection
Related careers
Wardrobe planning
Clothing qualities
Use of standard, serger and computerized embroidery machines

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Complete assignments and tests at satisfactory level
Complete required sewing project
Manage use of time in class activities

COURSE TITLE: Food for Fitness
PREREQUISITE: Life Skills
LENGTH: One tri

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course emphasizes eating for good health and many hands-on experiences. Students will study trends in snacks and nutrition (fat, salt, caffeine, suger, fiber) and will learn to analyze food labels. Students cook an average of 2-3 times each week. A variety of nutritional snacks and meals will be prepared throughout the course. Students will learn that food that is good for you can also taste good! These skills are enhanced by practicing altering recipes for good health. Nutrition for sports and weight control are covered as well as effects of advertising, eating disorders and dieting.

AREAS OF STUDY:
Reading food labels Eating disorders Healthy diets
Food for athletes
Effects of sugar, salt, fat, caffeine, fiber & additives
Preparation of nutritional meals and snacks

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Perform successfully on tests
Complete assignments on time
Work cooperatively in group activities

COURSE TITLE: Family Consumer Science I
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One trimester

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This action-packed exploratory course is designed to help teens prepare for independence and to be a contributing family member. Students will gain confidence with new survival skills that will help students cope as a new teen in today's world. Hands-on opportunities include: cooking for fun and using recipes, using kitchen appliances and equipment, applying the new “My Pyramid” for healthy eating, entertaining children, preparing to baby-sit, sewing and embroidering projects with computerized machines, ironing and repairing clothes, learning to do laundry, and managing money, checkbooks, and a debit card.

AREAS OF STUDY:
Relationships Money Management
Babysitting Cooking
Clothing care and Repair Basic Nutrition
Sewing Home Ecology
Safety

EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS:
Complete assigned work on time
Cooperate in group activities
Demonstrate competency in all areas of study
Complete minimum requirements

COURSE TITLE: Family & Consumer Science II
PREREQUISITE: FCS I
GRADE LEVEL: 8 LENGTH: ONE TRIMESTER
CATEGORY: PRACTICAL ARTS ELECTIVE

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This elective course builds on the Family & Consumer Science I course. Emphasis is placed on developing skills to help the students become more independent in the areas of foods/nutrition, sewing, consumer awareness/advertising, relationships. Each area uses hands-on activities to enhance the experience.

AREAS OF STUDY:
Simple meal preparation & nutrition
Sewing Skills
Foods from other cultures
Organizing, decorating, & caring for your room or space
Safety and Sanitation
Consumer Skills
Entertaining
Environmental concerns
Careers

EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS:
Complete assignments and projects at a satisfactory level
Cooperate in group activities in a safe and responsible manner
Demonstrate competency in all areas of study