Updated 12/2025
4210DC Life Management
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Personal Finance, Financial Literacy
Open to Grades: 10, 11 & 12
Unless you plan to live at home the rest of your life this class is for you. Everything you need to know about living on your own from finding a job and researching your career options to moving out and cooking for yourself. Living on your own means learning how to manage your money. Our Finance unit will focus on banking, budgeting, credit and investing for the future. End the semester learning how to be a smart consumer including basic cooking skills to help you save money and eat healthy. This course meets the PSD graduation requirement for Personal Financial Literacy. This course fulfills the District Capstone requirement. At FRHS: This course introduces students to the essential concepts of personal finance and money management to prepare them for real-world financial independence. Students will explore topics such as budgeting, saving, credit management, taxes, and investing. They will also learn to set financial goals, develop a personal financial plan, and make informed decisions about spending and saving. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with practical tools to manage their finances responsibly and make confident decisions about their future education, career, and financial well-being. This class meets Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement.
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.
4309 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.
4023 Teacher Cadet 1 A / B
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Elective, college credit
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): Wellness
Open to Grades: 10, 11, & 12
The purpose of the course is to acquire academic knowledge and understanding for healthy, respectful, and caring relationships across the life span. Emphasis is placed on family and friend dynamics, effective communication, and healthy interpersonal relationships.
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. At FHS: In Interior Design 1, students are introduced to the exciting world of interior spaces and the principles that make them functional, comfortable, and visually appealing. This introductory course explores the elements and principles of design, color theory, space planning, and furniture arrangement. Students will learn how to create design boards, sketch floor plans, and use basic design software to bring their ideas to life.
4341 Interior Design 2 - Commercial
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: Passing grade in Interior Design I
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 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.
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.
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.
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.)
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 food allergens.)
4441 Catering 2
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in 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. At FRHS: In this hands-on course, students will explore the exciting world of catering and food service management. Students will learn the skills needed to plan, prepare, and present food for a variety of events and occasions. Emphasis will be placed on menu planning, budgeting, food safety and sanitation, customer service, and teamwork. This class is ideal for students interested in culinary arts, hospitality, or event planning careers. (Please Note: Ingredients and food preparation processes in this course assumes the possibility of cross contamination of common food allergens.)
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Personal Finance, Financial Literacy
Open to Grades: 10, 11 & 12
Unless you plan to live at home the rest of your life this class is for you. Everything you need to know about living on your own from finding a job and researching your career options to moving out and cooking for yourself. Living on your own means learning how to manage your money. Our Finance unit will focus on banking, budgeting, credit and investing for the future. End the semester learning how to be a smart consumer including basic cooking skills to help you save money and eat healthy. This course meets the PSD graduation requirement for Personal Financial Literacy. This course fulfills the District Capstone requirement. At FRHS: This course introduces students to the essential concepts of personal finance and money management to prepare them for real-world financial independence. Students will explore topics such as budgeting, saving, credit management, taxes, and investing. They will also learn to set financial goals, develop a personal financial plan, and make informed decisions about spending and saving. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with practical tools to manage their finances responsibly and make confident decisions about their future education, career, and financial well-being. This class meets Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement.
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.
4309 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.
4023 Teacher Cadet 1 A / B
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Elective, college credit
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): Wellness
Open to Grades: 10, 11, & 12
The purpose of the course is to acquire academic knowledge and understanding for healthy, respectful, and caring relationships across the life span. Emphasis is placed on family and friend dynamics, effective communication, and healthy interpersonal relationships.
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. At FHS: In Interior Design 1, students are introduced to the exciting world of interior spaces and the principles that make them functional, comfortable, and visually appealing. This introductory course explores the elements and principles of design, color theory, space planning, and furniture arrangement. Students will learn how to create design boards, sketch floor plans, and use basic design software to bring their ideas to life.
4341 Interior Design 2 - Commercial
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: Passing grade in Interior Design I
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 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.
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.
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.
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.)
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 food allergens.)
4441 Catering 2
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in 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. At FRHS: In this hands-on course, students will explore the exciting world of catering and food service management. Students will learn the skills needed to plan, prepare, and present food for a variety of events and occasions. Emphasis will be placed on menu planning, budgeting, food safety and sanitation, customer service, and teamwork. This class is ideal for students interested in culinary arts, hospitality, or event planning careers. (Please Note: Ingredients and food preparation processes in this course assumes the possibility of cross contamination of common food allergens.)