Food and Nutrition (9-12) (1C, E) 

Students will develop skills needed to meet the needs of the individual and family at home, work, and in the community. Emphasis will be placed on the following areas: food preparation and nutrition, financial and resource management, housing, and individual and family development. Careers in Family and Consumer Sciences and FCCLA will also be explored. Assessment is based on participation and performance in the kitchen laboratory as well as individual and group classroom activities.  Students may be required to furnish some of their own materials and/or supplies for approved projects.

Independent Living (9-12) (1/2 credit, E)
This course will introduce students to life in the real world:  Banking- checking accounts, savings accounts, retirement accounts, etc., credit cards, paychecks, rent/mortgages, costs of living on your own, kitchen safety, sanitation, laundry care, and fabric science.   The course is designed to prepare students for life in the real world, covering many of the "adult" tasks students may not have been taught or exposed to yet. 

Child Development (11 & 12) (1C, E, M)

Child Development is a specialized course that prepares students to understand the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth and development of children. The course is designed to help young people acquire knowledge and skills essential to the care and guidance of children as a parent or caregivers.