Updated 11/2022
The Family and Consumer Sciences Department offers a tremendous opportunity for all students to explore career options. The following classes are recommended to help develop a background to pursue careers in the following Family and Consumer Sciences pathways.
These sequences are only recommendations
4210DC Life Management
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Personal Finance
Open to Grades: 10, 11 & 12
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.)
4041 Teen Choices
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Wellness
Open to Grades: 9 & 10
In this course, you will learn how to make healthy decisions throughout your teen years. You will learn skills and practices required by individuals to develop, manage and strengthen social, psychological, and physical wellness, interpersonal relationships, safe sexual decision making, anti-substance use practices, and understanding teens and the law.
4310 Child and Adolescent Development
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Elective
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
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.
4019 Education Exploration
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Elective
Open to Grades: 10, 11 & 12
Education Exploration is a semester course designed to provide students with an overview of professions within education. Students will discover their own learning style and how learning styles impact teaching and the delivery of lessons. Experiences with various education professionals will enhance the understanding of classroom planning, licensure requirements, and career opportunities within school systems. This course includes a minimum of 15 extended learning hours, which may be outside of class time. With exemplary performance and instructor recommendation, students may apply for the Teacher Cadet program without meeting the 3.0 GPA requirement
4023 Teacher Cadet A/B
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Elective
Open to Grades: 11 & 12
This full year course is designed for students who have a strong interest in, or who are considering a career related to, the occupation of "teacher" at any age or grade level. Students will complete self-assessments, participate in individual and group projects, complete observations at various ages and stages of learning, and increase their understanding of themselves and others as "learners". The culminating event in this class is 50 hours of field experience during second semester at an area school where students will plan and deliver lessons under the supervision of a cooperating teacher. This academic elective course is fast paced, and students may apply for college credit with a "B" or higher in the class. At FRHS: This course may be offered alternating years, depending on enrollment.
7290 Interpersonal Relationships
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Elective
Open to Grades: 10, 11, & 12
Dating? Marriage? Relationships with parents? This course is about all these things and more. You will explore your personal attitudes, goals, and values. This class will help you seek positive relationships with others, improve the quality of your relationships, and help you make better choices leading toward a more fulfilling life. Emphasis will be placed on studying those relationships that involve emotional, psychological, or physical closeness. Being educated on these issues will increase your tolerance for people whose decisions and lifestyles are different from your own. Relationships are often the most important aspects of our lives, learn how to develop yours!
4340 Interior Design 1 - Residential
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
The purpose of this course is to expose students to various aspects of the interior design industry and is based on the industry's professional standards (Council of Interior Design Accreditation-CIDA). The first semester focuses on residential design. Students integrate knowledge, skills and practices to evaluate potential career opportunities. Areas of focus include: Introduction to Residential and Commercial Design; Design Drawings; Professional Practices/Education; Design Elements and Principles; and the Design Process. There is a lab fee for this course. *
4341 Interior Design 2 - Commercial
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: Passing grade in Interior Design I
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 0, 11 & 12
The purpose of this course is to expose students to various aspects of the interior design industry and is based on the industry's professional standards (Council of Interior Design Accreditation-CIDA). The first semester focuses on residential design. Students integrate knowledge, skills, and practices to evaluate potential career opportunities. Areas of focus include: Introduction to Residential and Commercial Design; Design Drawings; Professional Practices/Education; Design Elements and Principles; and the Design Process. There is a lab fee for this course. *
4390 Fashion Design and Merchandising 1
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
This course is for students who are interested in learning about the fashion and merchandising industry. Students integrate knowledge, skills, and practices to evaluate potential career opportunities. Emphasis is placed on an introduction to fashion, fashion and textile selection, product construction and fashion merchandising. There is a lab fee for this course. *
4391 Fashion Design and Merchandising 2
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: Passing Grade in Fashion Design I
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 10, 11 & 12
This course is for students who wish to increase their knowledge and further their skills in the fashion design and merchandising industry. Topics include fashion designers, careers, clothing selection, fibers and fabrics, and fashion illustration. Projects are planned and completed in relation to the student's individual interest and skill level. There is a lab fee for this course. *
4410 Culinary Nutrition
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Wellness
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
The purpose of this course is to develop lifelong, healthy individuals with an understanding of healthy and nutritious preparation techniques utilizing various resources and skills. Emphasis is placed on implementing healthy nutritional choices, preparing nutrient-dense seasonal foods, sports nutrition, exploring careers related to culinary nutrition, and practicing wise consumer. (Please Note: Ingredients and food preparation processes in this course assumes the possibility of cross contamination of common allergens including nuts, eggs, dairy, gluten products, etc.) There is a lab fee for this course. *
4440 Catering 1
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 10, 11 & 12
This program is designed for students with career interests in the food industry as well as owning their own catering business. The purpose of this course is to develop skills in quantity food preparation, safety and sanitation, planning, customer service, business plans and entrepreneurship. FCCLA is also an integral part of this course. (Please Note: Ingredients and food preparation processes in this course assumes the possibility of cross contamination of common allergens including nuts, eggs, dairy, gluten products, etc.) There is a lab fee for this course. *
4441 Catering 2
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: Catering 1
Meets requirements: Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 10, 11 & 12
This program is designed for students with career interests in the food industry as well as owning their own catering business. The purpose of this course is to develop skills in quantity food preparation, safety and sanitation, planning, customer service, business plans and entrepreneurship. (Please Note: Ingredients and food preparation processes in this course assumes the possibility of cross contamination of common allergens including nuts, eggs, dairy, gluten products, etc.) There is a lab fee for this course. *
* See the Schedule of Fees and Other Select Charges for lab fees associated with this course
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Personal Finance
Open to Grades: 10, 11 & 12
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.)
4041 Teen Choices
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Wellness
Open to Grades: 9 & 10
In this course, you will learn how to make healthy decisions throughout your teen years. You will learn skills and practices required by individuals to develop, manage and strengthen social, psychological, and physical wellness, interpersonal relationships, safe sexual decision making, anti-substance use practices, and understanding teens and the law.
4310 Child and Adolescent Development
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Elective
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
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.
4019 Education Exploration
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Elective
Open to Grades: 10, 11 & 12
Education Exploration is a semester course designed to provide students with an overview of professions within education. Students will discover their own learning style and how learning styles impact teaching and the delivery of lessons. Experiences with various education professionals will enhance the understanding of classroom planning, licensure requirements, and career opportunities within school systems. This course includes a minimum of 15 extended learning hours, which may be outside of class time. With exemplary performance and instructor recommendation, students may apply for the Teacher Cadet program without meeting the 3.0 GPA requirement
4023 Teacher Cadet A/B
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Elective
Open to Grades: 11 & 12
This full year course is designed for students who have a strong interest in, or who are considering a career related to, the occupation of "teacher" at any age or grade level. Students will complete self-assessments, participate in individual and group projects, complete observations at various ages and stages of learning, and increase their understanding of themselves and others as "learners". The culminating event in this class is 50 hours of field experience during second semester at an area school where students will plan and deliver lessons under the supervision of a cooperating teacher. This academic elective course is fast paced, and students may apply for college credit with a "B" or higher in the class. At FRHS: This course may be offered alternating years, depending on enrollment.
7290 Interpersonal Relationships
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Elective
Open to Grades: 10, 11, & 12
Dating? Marriage? Relationships with parents? This course is about all these things and more. You will explore your personal attitudes, goals, and values. This class will help you seek positive relationships with others, improve the quality of your relationships, and help you make better choices leading toward a more fulfilling life. Emphasis will be placed on studying those relationships that involve emotional, psychological, or physical closeness. Being educated on these issues will increase your tolerance for people whose decisions and lifestyles are different from your own. Relationships are often the most important aspects of our lives, learn how to develop yours!
4340 Interior Design 1 - Residential
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
The purpose of this course is to expose students to various aspects of the interior design industry and is based on the industry's professional standards (Council of Interior Design Accreditation-CIDA). The first semester focuses on residential design. Students integrate knowledge, skills and practices to evaluate potential career opportunities. Areas of focus include: Introduction to Residential and Commercial Design; Design Drawings; Professional Practices/Education; Design Elements and Principles; and the Design Process. There is a lab fee for this course. *
4341 Interior Design 2 - Commercial
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: Passing grade in Interior Design I
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 0, 11 & 12
The purpose of this course is to expose students to various aspects of the interior design industry and is based on the industry's professional standards (Council of Interior Design Accreditation-CIDA). The first semester focuses on residential design. Students integrate knowledge, skills, and practices to evaluate potential career opportunities. Areas of focus include: Introduction to Residential and Commercial Design; Design Drawings; Professional Practices/Education; Design Elements and Principles; and the Design Process. There is a lab fee for this course. *
4390 Fashion Design and Merchandising 1
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
This course is for students who are interested in learning about the fashion and merchandising industry. Students integrate knowledge, skills, and practices to evaluate potential career opportunities. Emphasis is placed on an introduction to fashion, fashion and textile selection, product construction and fashion merchandising. There is a lab fee for this course. *
4391 Fashion Design and Merchandising 2
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: Passing Grade in Fashion Design I
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 10, 11 & 12
This course is for students who wish to increase their knowledge and further their skills in the fashion design and merchandising industry. Topics include fashion designers, careers, clothing selection, fibers and fabrics, and fashion illustration. Projects are planned and completed in relation to the student's individual interest and skill level. There is a lab fee for this course. *
4410 Culinary Nutrition
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Wellness
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
The purpose of this course is to develop lifelong, healthy individuals with an understanding of healthy and nutritious preparation techniques utilizing various resources and skills. Emphasis is placed on implementing healthy nutritional choices, preparing nutrient-dense seasonal foods, sports nutrition, exploring careers related to culinary nutrition, and practicing wise consumer. (Please Note: Ingredients and food preparation processes in this course assumes the possibility of cross contamination of common allergens including nuts, eggs, dairy, gluten products, etc.) There is a lab fee for this course. *
4440 Catering 1
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 10, 11 & 12
This program is designed for students with career interests in the food industry as well as owning their own catering business. The purpose of this course is to develop skills in quantity food preparation, safety and sanitation, planning, customer service, business plans and entrepreneurship. FCCLA is also an integral part of this course. (Please Note: Ingredients and food preparation processes in this course assumes the possibility of cross contamination of common allergens including nuts, eggs, dairy, gluten products, etc.) There is a lab fee for this course. *
4441 Catering 2
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: Catering 1
Meets requirements: Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 10, 11 & 12
This program is designed for students with career interests in the food industry as well as owning their own catering business. The purpose of this course is to develop skills in quantity food preparation, safety and sanitation, planning, customer service, business plans and entrepreneurship. (Please Note: Ingredients and food preparation processes in this course assumes the possibility of cross contamination of common allergens including nuts, eggs, dairy, gluten products, etc.) There is a lab fee for this course. *
* See the Schedule of Fees and Other Select Charges for lab fees associated with this course