FACS Courses

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" background="043fd5a3.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Family and Consumer Science Website</B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Family and Consumer Science Website"><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Meet Your Teacher"><U>Meet Your Teacher</U></A>   |   <A HREF="syllabus.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Syllabus"><U>Syllabus</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Handouts"><U>Handouts</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Class Bulletin Board"><U>Class Bulletin Board</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Related Links"><U>Related Links</U></A>   |   <B>FACS Courses</B>   |   <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Me"><U>Contact Me</U></A>   |   <A HREF="nurseryschool.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Nursery School"><U>Nursery School</U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" background="044d2b03.jpg"> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>           <IMG SRC="0528b590.jpg" border=0 width="139" height="89" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="053496b0.jpg" border=0 width="73" height="107" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>FACS Courses</I></div> <bR> <div> The Family & Consumer Sciences Department offers a wide range of courses which are open</div> <div> to all high school students. Through these courses, students will gain skills in functioning</div> <div> more effectively as individuals and as members of family groups during their adolescent</div> <div> years and in later life.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="clothing_construction_i"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Clothing Construction I</B></div> <div> <B>(Gr 9-12) 1 Semester 1/2 Credit Wt 2</B></div> <div> Whether it?s pants or a skirt, a vest or sweats: All of these projects can be finished in a semester.</div> <div> Learn a skill that will last a lifetime. This course will give you the basics so you will know</div> <div> how to read a pattern, do a hem, make a Halloween costume, or sew for your apartment or</div> <div> house.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="clothing_construction_ii"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Clothing Construction II</B></div> <div> <B>(Gr 9-12) 1 Semester 1/2 Credit Wt 2</B></div> <div> After learning the basics in Clothing I, you can choose projects such as a jacket and pants,</div> <div> sweat shirt and pants, or even a Prom dress is possible. Have fun and expand your sewing</div> <div> expertise. Why not even tackle a quilt and/or curtains for your bedroom? (Prerequisite:</div> <div> Clothing I)</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="foods_i"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Foods I</B></div> <div> <B>(Gr 10-12) 1 Semester 1/2 Credit Wt 2</B></div> <div> Is the extent of your cooking expertise reheating food in the microwave? If so, why not sign</div> <div> up for this introductory foods course. You?ll start out learning how to make fancy omelets</div> <div> and progress to favorites such as Chicken Fajitas and Fried Rice using the wok. Homemade</div> <div> sticky buns and stromboli are some of the recipes you?ll prepare and eat as part of the unit on</div> <div> breads. At the end of the semester you?ll be able to cook dinner for your family and they?ll</div> <div> actually enjoy it!</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="foods_and_nutrition"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Foods and Nutrition</B></div> <div> <B>(Gr 10-12) 1 Semester 1/2 Credit Wt 2</B></div> <div> Are you trying to lose weight? Gain weight? Or just keep the body you have? Take this</div> <div> course and examine how a nutritious diet can work for everyone?s needs - regardless of the</div> <div> shape you?re in. Discover how to plan, shop and prepare nutritious and tasty foods whether</div> <div> you?re cooking for yourself, your family or a large crowd. For those who might be thinking of</div> <div> a career in food service, this course will provide a good foundation of skills and information</div> <div> for a career in the food service industry as well as for the average person living on their own.</div> <div> (Prerequisite: Foods I)</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="sports_nutrition"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Sports Nutrition</B></div> <div> <B>(Gr 11-12) 1 Semester 1/2 Credit Wt 2</B></div> <div> Do you play on a team? Belong to a gym? Like to excercise? If you are an athlete or just</div> <div> concerned about your health, this class will provide valuable information. You will learn</div> <div> about nutrition and performance, weight management, precompetition meals, and menu and</div> <div> meal planning. (Prerequisite: Biology)</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="personal_growth"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Personal Growth</B></div> <div> <B>(Gr 10-12) 1 Semester 1/2 Credit Wt 2</B></div> <div> Issues of concern to teenagers will be addressed in this class. Development of self-concept,</div> <div> values, goals and decision making, teen pregnancy, drugs and alcohol, teen suicide, roles,</div> <div> dating, love, marriage, marriage alternatives, divorce and family violence are some topics</div> <div> covered. Class discussions, videos, simulations and group projects are used.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="independent_living_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Independent Living</B></div> <div> <B>(Gr 10-12) 1 Semester 1/2 Credit Wt 2</B></div> <div> Can you make it on your own? Can you get along in the world without having to rely on</div> <div> your parents? Whether you are going to college or to work, you will find that eating and</div> <div> taking care of your clothes costs a lot of money. This course is planned to help you to live</div> <div> your own life, and buy food and cook your own meals, manage your money, choose a place to</div> <div> live. This course is relevant for boys as well as girls.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="child_development"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Child Development</B></div> <div> <B>(Gr 10-12) 1 Semester 1/2 Credit Wt 2</B></div> <div> This course explores the psychology, physical, social, and intellectual development of the</div> <div> child from birth to age six. Students will be able to recognize changes created by the parental</div> <div> role, importance of prenatal care, the stages of pregnancy and childbirth. Guest speakers,</div> <div> filmstrips, and films will be used.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="early_childhood_workshop_i"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Early Childhood Workshop I</B></div> <div> <B>(Gr 11-12) Full Year 1 Credit Wt 2</B></div> <div> This course will review concepts of Early Childhood Development and explore types of early</div> <div> childhood educational programs. During the first marking period, students will review child</div> <div> development concepts and study nursery school procedures. For the second, third and fourth</div> <div> marking periods, students will help organize and operate a nursery school program within</div> <div> the high school. Job opportunities in early childhood education will be discussed.</div> <div> (Prerequisite: Child Development students must write a paragraph indicating why they want</div> <div> to take the course, their experience with children and how they plan on using what they learn</div> <div> in this class in their future. Students will be screened and approved for taking this course by</div> <div> the instructor and Assistant Principal.)</div> <div> Students can now receive college credit for taking this course through Naugatuck Valley Community</div> <div> College, therefore, it is expected they will devote an adequate amount of time and</div> <div> energy to meet the college's expectations.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="independent_study"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Independent Study</B></div> <div> Independent Study is for students who wish to pursue advanced work in Family & Consumer</div> <div> Sciences Dept. based on a program designed with the instructor to suit the strengths,</div> <div> and be highly motivated in the area. At the end of the semester the student will submit a</div> <div> portfolio of his/or her work. This portfolio should include such things as sketches and/or</div> <div> original designs, completed garments and/or include written reflection papers and progress</div> <div> & observation logs. Prior approval of the Principal, Assistant Principal and teacher must be</div> <div> obtained before the independent study may begin. Approval is given for one semester.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="tech_prep"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Tech Prep</B></div> <div> Tech Prep is a cooperative program between Naugatuck Valley Community/Northwestern</div> <div> College and New Fairfield High School. This plan makes it possible to grant equivalent</div> <div> college credit for high school mastery in selected Family and Consumer Sciences classes. Proficiency</div> <div> tests are administered to validate outcomes. Tech Prep provides students an opportunity</div> <div> to earn high school as well as college credit simultaneously to save money (they are not</div> <div> required to pay college tuition or other college fees while accumulating credits in high school);</div> <div> to pursue advanced courses in college after taking entry-level courses in high school; to transfer</div> <div> college credits earned to other colleges and universities. Please see Tech Prep coordinator</div> <div> for applications. To receive TECH PREP credit in the Family and Consumer Sciences Department,</div> <div> the student must take both Child Development and Early Childhood Workshop.</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>