Family & Consumer Science Education

	Family & Consumer Science Education
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	Personal & Family Development Grades: 9-10 1 credit Prerequisites: None	Personal and Family Development is a comprehensive lab course designed to cover a broad range of knowledge and skills related to personal development and management, promotion of strong families and preparation for adult roles. This course is suggested for freshman and sophomores and includes simple skills for food preparation, child care, clothing and housing needs.
	Individual and Family Life Grades 10-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: None	Individual and Family Life focuses on relationships, dating, marriage and family life. It provides students with the opportunity to discover how choices and consequences affect individual and family life and the management of dual roles of homemaker and wage earner.
	Management Grades 10-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: None	Management prepares students for life after high school in the areas of housing, foods, clothing, consumer education, careers, decision making time management and goal setting. It is preparation for life on their own, whether going to college or joining the work force.
	Preparation for Parenting Tech Prep Grades 10-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: None	Preparation for Parenting centers on parenthood education and is designed to provide opportunities for the individual to develop the skills and understanding necessary to function effectively in the role of parent or care giver. A lab experience with children is provided. For college credit information, see pages 14-20 and 55-56 in the HS Program Guide
	Child Development Tech Prep Grades 10-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: None	Child Development is the study of children from conception to age 6. It is a lab course designed to give the student understanding and skills related to the development, care, guidance and protection of children which would help him/her in the role of parent, family member or professional caregiver. For college credit information, see pages 14-20 and 55-56 in the HS Program Guide.
	Ready, Set, Teach! I Grades 11-12 2 credit Prerequisites: Nutrition and Food Science, Child Development Recommended	This course is a field-based internship which provides students background knowledge of child and adolescent development principles as well as principles of effective teaching practices. Class time divided between classroom instruction on a high school campus and lab training in an AISD elementary classroom. Students gain practical experiences as teacher aides by planning, preparing, and presenting activities to elementary students while assisting the elementary classroom teacher. For college credit information, see pages 14-20 and 55-56 in the HS Program Guide.
	Ready, Set, Teach! II Grades 11-12 2 credit Prerequisites: Ready, Set, Teach! I	This second-year course is a continuation of "Ready, Set, Teach I" and extends training for teacher aides at the elementary level. The student will serve as a teacher's aide in various program in the AISD including pre-kindergarten, deaf education, art, music, speech pathology, and other special programs. For college credit information, see pages 14-20 and 55-56 in the HS Program Guide.
	Early Childhood Educational Aide I Grades 11-12 2 credit Prerequisites: Nutrition and Food Science, Child Development	This course is designed to allow students an opportunity to develop the occupational skills necessary for teaching young children. The student will serve as a teacher's assistant in Abilene daycare centers. During the first semester students will receive classroom instruction on planning, preparing, and presenting activities to pre-school children and will study the various stages of child development. During the second semester students will be assigned to an area day care facility and will receive practical experiences in teaching and attending young children. For college credit information, see pages 14-20 and 55-56 in the HS Program Guide.
	Early Childhood Educational Aide II Grades 11-12 2 credit Prerequisites: Early Childhood Educational Aide I	During this second year course, the students continue training in local daycare centers. Classroom instruction will prepare students for the Child Development Associate certification. For college credit information, see 14-20 and 55-56 in the HS Program Guide.
	Nutrition and Food Science Grades 10-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: None	Nutrition and Science gives the students laboratory experiences in food preparation, basic nutrition, meal planning and consumer buying. The food choice and management skills are appropriate for everyone, including those pursuing food service as a career.
	Food Science Technology Grades 10-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: Nutrition and Food Science	This laboratory course is a continuation of the nutrition and food preparation skills presented in Nutrition and Food Science. More emphasis is placed on the science of food preparation and the application of nutrition knowledge. Occupational opportunities and the skills related to managing the dual roles of homemaker and wage-earner are also emphasized.
	Apparel Grades 10-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: None	Apparel is the study of wardrobe planning, care and construction. It covers concepts related to individual apparel decision, clothing selection, care and management. Content regarding the apparel industry and related careers are included.
	Textile and Apparel Design Grades 10-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: Apparel	This technical laboratory course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and skills in the design of textile and apparel. Instruction includes characteristics of textile development, selection, use and care. Skills are taught in design procedures, cost and marketing, as well as career expectations within this occupational area.
	Parenting Education for School Age Parents I Parenting Education for School Age Parents II Grades 9-12 1 credit Prerequisites: Open to male and female students who are parents and to students who are pregnant	This course is designed to provide parenting skills to students who are parents or are expecting a child. Technical information is provided in the following areas: personal development, adult/parenthood roles, prenatal/postnatal care, child development, family management, parenting responsibilities, Infant and childhood health and nutritional needs and managing multiple roles of parent, student and wage earner.
	Culinary Arts I Tech Prep Grades 11-12 2 credit Prerequisites: Nutrition and Food Science, Food Science Technology	This course is designed to prepare students for opportunities in the food preparation and hospitality services industries. The course will teach those knowledge and skills needed to fill entry-level culinary and food preparation positions. For college credit information, see pages 14-20 and 55-56 in the HS Program Guide. This course is offered on the Abilene High School campus but is open to all AISD students.
	Culinary Arts II Grades 11-12 2 credits Prerequisites: Culinary Arts I	This course is a continuation of Culinary Arts I. Students will build on the culinary knowledge and skills gained in Culinary Arts I. Students will be provided internship opportunities in appropriate industry locations. For college credit information, see pages 14-20 and 55-56 in the HS Program Guide. This course is offered on the Abilene High School but is open to all AISD students.
	Interior Design Grades 10-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: None	Interior Design focuses on the furnishing and decorating of a home and business. Consideration of individual needs and management principles are emphasized. Units include design concepts, lighting, materials, furnishings, surface treatments, floor plans and space planning. The impact of technology, professional services and related careers are discussed.
	Family and Consumer Sciences Career Preparation Grades 11-12 3 credits Prerequisites: Minimum age of 16 at time of enrollment, applicant and teacher approval.	This work-based (cooperative education) instructional arrangement develops essential knowledge and skills through classroom instruction and on-the-job training in home economics occupationally-specific training areas. This course cannot be entered mid-term.
	Family and Consumer Sciences Career Preparation II Grades 11-12 3 credits Prerequisites: Completion of a cooperative education class, application and teacher approval	This work-based (cooperative education) instructional arrangement develops essential knowledge and skills through classroom technical instruction and on-the-job training in home economics occupationally-specific training areas.