Family and Consumer Sciences
- APPAREL MERCHANDISING AND DESIGN
- CHILD DEVELOPMENT
- CONSUMER ECONOMICS
- COSMETOLOGY
- CULINARY ARTS I
- CULINARY ARTS II
- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
- EXPLORING THE TEACHING PROFESSION
- TEACHING IN A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT
- TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
- FASHION CONSTRUCTION
- FOOD FUNDAMENTALS
- INTERIOR DESIGN
- ORIENTATION TO HUMAN AND PUBLIC SERVICES
APPAREL MERCHANDISING AND DESIGN
GRADES 11, 12
2 SEMESTERS
1 CREDIT
Prerequisites: Fashion Construction.
Students will have an opportunity to explore fashion from its infancy to well beyond our current decade through the examination of the fashion industry and specific designers. Advanced sewing skills will be acquired and practiced through project and samples. Students will also explore the field of apparel merchandising through business planning, store design and layout, production, cost analysis, and marketing. Additional focus areas include entrepreneurship, textiles, care and cleaning of fabrics, and use of technology in design. Related career fields include fashion designer, fashion historian, costumer, stylist, personal shopper, buyer, entrepreneur, textile designer, customer service representative, textile chemist, visual merchandiser, and interior design.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
GRADES 10, 11, 12
2 SEMESTERS
1 CREDIT
Prerequisites: None.
Students will examine the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children and apply their learning in a classroom and lab setting. Students will create, develop and implement lessons, manage daily classroom routines, and apply technology skills that are utilized in the educational environment. These skills are developed and applied through the teaching and observation phase of the lab component of the program.
REMARKS: Freshmen who have completed Orientation to Human and Public Services may enroll. An articulation agreement is in place for this course at Joliet Junior College.
CONSUMER ECONOMICS
GRADES 11, 12
1 SEMESTER
.5 CREDIT
Prerequisites: None.
Students will gain knowledge to become better consumers in our society. Course topics include financial literacy, installment purchasing, managing consumer credit, budgeting, savings, investing, banking, understanding contracts, taxations, insurance, comparative shopping, consumer protection and assistance, and energy conservation. Additionally, students will learn the role of a consumer as a citizen and wage earner, interacting with agriculture, business, labor unions, and government. This course would also be helpful to those students interested in career areas such as resource manager, conservationist, customer relations, financial planner, and consumer advocate.
REMARKS: This course meets the state requirement for Consumer Education. This course is offered in a blended option. Students enrolled in this course may have a dual credit option to receive college credit from Joliet Junior College.
COSMETOLOGY
GRADE 12
2 SEMESTERS
3 CREDITS
Prerequisites: Acceptance into cosmetology school.
Students will participate in a cooperative program between the District and the Illinois Institute of Cosmetology. Students will attend high school for a half day and attend the cosmetology school of their choice that has been approved by the District for the remainder of the day. Students should apply and be accepted at the cosmetology school before registering for the remainder of their classes for the year of attendance. To receive high school credit for participation in this program, students will need to complete the required number of CREDITS necessary for each semester of attendance. They will also need to complete the total number of CREDITS required to qualify for the State licensing examination for cosmetology.
REMARKS: Students are responsible for tuition costs. Students must provide their own transportation to the cosmetology school. Students begin the program in July prior to their senior year.
CULINARY ARTS I
GRADES 10, 11, 12
2 SEMESTERS
1 CREDIT
Prerequisites: Food Fundamentals.
Students will study a comprehensive curriculum of culinary and management topics using an industry focused approach. Using pedagogy that supports 21st century learning along with supplements in technology, students will perform lab-based experiences to enhance their learning. This is a Pro Start course certified by the Illinois Restaurant Association
Educational Foundation. Students who successfully complete this course, take the National ProStart Examination test - Level 1, and begin to complete 400 CREDITS of supervised food service employment are eligible for Culinary Arts II and have the opportunity to earn the Pro Start National Certificate of Achievement.
CULINARY ARTS II
GRADES 11, 12
2 SEMESTERS
1 CREDIT
Prerequisites: Culinary Arts I.
Students will study a comprehensive curriculum of culinary and management topics using an industry focused approach. Using pedagogy that supports 21st century learning along with supplements in technology, students will perform lab-based experiences to enhance their learning. This is a Pro Start course certified by the Illinois Restaurant Association
Educational Foundation. Students who complete this course, pass the National ProStart Examination tests, and complete 400 CREDITS of supervised food service employment have the opportunity to earn the Pro Start National Certificate of Achievement.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
GRADES 10, 11, 12
2 SEMESTERS
1 CREDIT
Prerequisites: Child Development.
Students will gain the competencies needed for successful employment in a variety of childcare situations at day care centers in the local community. These competencies include verbal and written communications and curriculum development for the children in areas of art, math, music, science, and all areas of , nutrition and safety. Philosophies, organizational patterns, and facilities of a variety of early childhood educational settings will be examined. After successful completion of this course, students will receive Level 1 early childhood education certification. For more information on industry certifications in Occupational Child Care, visit www.inccra.org or www.ilgateways.com
REMARKS: Students enrolled in this course may have a dual credit option to receive college credit from Lewis University.
EXPLORING THE TEACHING PROFESSION
GRADES 11, 12
WEIGHTED
2 SEMESTERS
1 CREDIT
Prerequisites: None.
Student will explore the teaching profession as a viable career option. Topics include teacher attributes and dispositions of successful teachers and the structure and purpose of schools.
REMARKS: Students enrolled in this course have a dual credit option to receive college credit from University of St. Francis.
TEACHING IN A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT
GRADE 12
WEIGHTED
1 SEMESTER
.5 CREDIT
Prerequisites: Exploring the Teaching Profession.
Course is designed to develop insight into the teaching profession and the education system as part of a diverse society. Candidates examine personal bias which can affect teaching and learning and explore various cultural groups and their valuable contributions to the classroom. The course also presents various teaching standards by which candidates can broaden their knowledge and views of teaching and learning while developing culturally responsive philosophies of education.
REMARKS: This course is a Dual Credit course with University of Saint Francis EDUC 210 - 20 Hours of Work based Internship hours are embedded in the course - Students must provide reliable transportation to complete the required offsite observations - This course is typically paired with Technology for Teaching and Learning as a second semester course.
TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
GRADE 12
WEIGHTED
1 SEMESTER
.5 CREDIT
Prerequisites: Exploring the Teaching Profession.
Provides candidates with a strong foundation of the role of technology in the teaching and learning process. Candidates will be introduced to digital citizenship, technology-based tools and media that support instruction, extend communication outside the classroom, and increase productivity in daily tasks.
REMARKS: This course is a Dual Credit course with University of Saint Francis EDUC 225 - 20 Hours of Work based Internship hours are embedded in the course - Students must provide reliable transportation to complete the required offsite observations - This course is typically paired with Teaching in a Diverse Environment as a first semester course.
FASHION CONSTRUCTION
GRADES 10, 11, 12
2 SEMESTERS
1 CREDIT
Prerequisites: None.
Students will have an opportunity to explore their personal style and the many influences that impact the clothing they wear. Students will learn basic sewing equipment use and techniques (hand sewing, machine sewing, basic machine embroidery). These skills will be acquired and practiced through hands-on projects such as pajama pants, “green” shopping bags, and other sewing projects and samples. Basic clothing care and pattern use are also explored. Students will have an opportunity to explore the elements and principles of design through multiple hands-on projects, including the design of an original fashion line. Students will learn intermediate construction skills which will be applied in multiple sewing projects. They will be able to fully participate in pattern selection and construction.
REMARKS: Freshmen who have completed Orientation to Human and Public Services may enroll.
FOOD FUNDAMENTALS
GRADES 10, 11, 12
2 SEMESTERS
1 CREDIT
Prerequisites: None.
Students will study safety; sanitation; identification and use of equipment; and the preparation methods and standards of food production. Laboratory experiences supplement the class work with experiences in learning proper use of tools and equipment. This course will emphasize the principles of meal planning, preparation, and service. Nutrition and special diets will be included. Career opportunities in the food service industry will be explored. Students will prepare for and take the exam for the industry standard food sanitation certificate.
REMARKS: Freshmen who have completed Orientation to Human and Public Services may enroll. This course is offered in a blended option.
INTERIOR DESIGN
GRADES 10, 11, 12
2 SEMESTERS
1 CREDIT
Prerequisites: None.
Students will explore the field of Interior Design through architectural styles, furnishings, interior and exterior building applications, landscape, and living environments. Through classroom and lab experiences, students will design residential and commercial communities. Students will develop skills using applications of elements and principles of design to create aesthetically pleasing living spaces. Students will complete scale drawings and floor plans. Emphasis will be placed on the use of textiles, color, line, and design materials and criteria for selecting and coordinating furnishings. This Course prepares students for careers such as interior designer, production designer, landscape designer, and floral designer.
REMARKS: Freshmen who have completed Orientation to Human and Public Services may enroll.
ORIENTATION TO HUMAN AND PUBLIC SERVICES
GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12
2 SEMESTERS
1 CREDIT
Prerequisites: None.
During the first semester, students will identify and evaluate personal goals, priorities, aptitudes, and interests with the goal of helping them make informed decisions about their careers. These courses expose students to various sources of information on career and training options and may also assist them in developing job search and employability skills.
During the second semester, students will be introduced to the field of family and consumer sciences and the many career opportunities available in this broad field. The course includes theory and laboratory experiences in the following content areas: Nutrition and culinary arts; textiles and design; family, career, and community leadership development; resource management; human development and life-long learning; facility design, care, and management; and interpersonal relationships and life management skills.