CHILD DEVELOPMENT
one semester
1/2 credit
5 periods/week

Child development is a performance based course designed for those students who have a serious interest in studying the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of the child from birth through adolescence.  Opportunities are provided for both observing and participating in the preschool and day care center.

COOKING
one semester
1/2 credit
5 periods/week

Cooking is a performance based consumer oriented nutrition class which addresses the development of consumer skills needed by students when making sound nutritional choices.  This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experiences in meal planning, budgeting, consumerism, food preparation techniques, and career opportunities.  The curriculum includes discussion, resource materials, demonstrations, laboratory experiences, audio-visual presentations, field trips, and community involvement.

FAMILY LIFE
one semester
1/2 credit
5 periods/week

Family Life helps students recognize the transformation of the family today and its impact on building a foundation for a strong society.  This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience and real life situations.  Special emphasis is placed on building positive relationships and managing resources needed in striving toward independence.  This elective semester course is offered to 11-12 grade students.  The curriculum includes discussion, resource materials, demonstrations, audio-visual presentations, field trips, and real-life classroom experiences.

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