Metamora Township High School

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE

Courses noted with an * have a prerequisite.

Culinary Arts (Hospitality and Tourism) Pathway

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE I
INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION & WELLNESS
Freshman/Sophomore

SEM. 1 – 6300 (16054A001)
SEM. 2 – 6300 (16054A001)
Semester - 0.50 credit

Prerequisite: None

This is an introductory course exploring foods, nutrition and wellness. Topics will cover the following: wellness, food and kitchen safety, food interactions with the body, nutrition throughout the life cycle, food trends, and smart food choices.

FOOD SCIENCE I
Junior/Senior

SEM. 1 – 6321 (19254A001)
Semester - 0.50 credit

Prerequisite: None

This course combines laboratory and classroom experiences in foods, nutrition, safety and sanitation. The topics covered are: grain products, vegetables, fruit, and dairy. The scientific method is used to study foods as a combination of chemical, physical and biological sciences.

FOOD SCIENCE II
Junior/Senior

SEM. 2 – 6322 (19254A001)
Semester - 0.50 credit

Prerequisite: Food Science I

This course combines further laboratory and classroom experiences in more advanced study. The topics covered are: eggs, meat, poultry, salads, casseroles, soups, combination cooking, and dessert. The scientific method is used to study foods as a combination of chemical, physical and biological sciences.

CHEF AND RESTAURANT COOKING
Junior/Senior
meets two periods a day

SEM. 1 – 6440 (16055A001)
SEM. 2 – 6440 (16055A001)
Semester - 1.0 credit

Prerequisite: Food Science I and II with a “C” or better or teacher permission

This course is designed for future chefs and those who are interested in the commercial food industry. Students will operate a “mini restaurant,” incorporating all aspects of food service and serve luncheon meals to Metamora High School staff. Activities include menu selection, recipe testing, cost analysis, table settings, meal preparation, meal service and commercial cleanup techniques.

Education Pathway

Early Childhood Development Pathway

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE II
INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
Freshman/Sophomore

SEM. 1 – 6310 (19251A001)
SEM. 2 – 6310 (19251A001)
Semester - 0.50 credit

Prerequisite: None

This course explores clothing, textiles, interior design and relationships. Clothing and textiles will cover the following: clothing selection and personal appearance, clothing styles and fashions, clothing fibers and dressing to your body shape. Interior design will explore basic principles design as applied to home decorating. Relationships will cover: an introduction to caring for young children, children’s needs, relationships between children and parents, relationships with friends and other people, interpersonal relationships, how you see yourself and how others see you.

PARENTING
Junior/Senior
Offered Fall Semester Only

SEM. 1 – 6371 (19052A001)
Semester - 0.50 credit

Prerequisite: None

This course covers the basic information regarding the parenting of children. The role of the parent is explored fully, beginning with the joys, responsibilities and readiness for parenthood and following through with the needs and concerns involved in parent-child interaction at each stage of development. Practical techniques of parenting will be included. For example, a study of health and safety, guidance, nutrition and feeding and day care are discussed. Lastly, contemporary issues are explored. Included will be the effects of the individual’s environment and heredity on the child's development.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Sophomore/Junior/Senior

SEM. 1 – 6390 (19052A001)
SEM. 2 – 6390 (19052A001)
Semester - 0.50 credit

Prerequisite: None

The objectives of this course include the learning of basic information about the physical, mental, social and emotional development of the child from birth through adolescence. Included are the fundamentals of human development applicable in a variety of career areas (educational, social services, medical and therapeutic). Practical techniques of caretaker will be included, exploring safety, health, guidance and nutrition. This class gears towards preparation for teaching age ranges of one through five, exploring and applying different careers connected with early Child Development.

CHILD CARE SERVICES
Junior/Senior
meets two periods a day
Offered Spring Semester Only

SEM. 2 – 6400 (19051A001)
Semester - 1.0 credit

Prerequisite: Child Development or teacher permission

This course is preparation for a career in early childhood and K-9 teaching. Review of the physical, mental, social and emotional development of the child is included, along with the planning and implementing of developmental activities for children attending the 10-week laboratory experience of this course. This course is recommended for ANY student interested in a career related to education, social services or other service-related professions. Advanced child care services is available if you have currently taken child care services class.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Junior/Senior

SEM. 2 – 6402 (19153A001)
Semester - 0.50 credit

Prerequisite: None

This course will prepare students interested in a career in early elementary education and/or looking for an immediate position in an early child care setting (day care). Upon completion, students will earn a Gateways ECE Credential Level 1 which is received by completing the 16 modules covered during the course issued by Illinois Department of Human Services and/or receive a scholarship to pursue an associate or bachelor degree in the field of Early Childhood Education or Child Development. The course will cover topics related to individual growth, health, and safety; early child care program/curriculum; environmental and family influences on young children.

INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN EDUCATION DUAL CREDIT
Junior/Senior

SEM. 1 – 6405 (19152A001)
SEM. 2 – 6405 (19152A001)
Semester - 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: Have one of the following reading scores: Accuplacer -- 90 or higher; Accuplacer Write Placer -- 5 or higher; ACT -- 18 or higher; SAT -- 480 or higher.

Intended for students interested in learning more about becoming a teacher or other education-related professional, this course introduces the principles underlying teaching and learning, responsibilities and duties of teachers, and strategies and techniques to deliver knowledge and information. An introduction to the field of American education, this course will cover history, philosophy, financing, legal aspects, and current issues of American education. Students will be given a general overview of how American schools came to be and how they function today. A combination of classroom and field experiences will enable students to gain skilled knowledge and understanding of the educational environment, assessment and instructional strategies, career opportunities in the field, and Illinois regulations and teaching requirements, including an introduction to the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards. Students will participate in a minimum of 15 documented clinical experiences involving observation of child learners and practitioners at work, according to specified guidelines.

OTHER

INTERIOR DESIGN
Sophomore/Junior/Senior

SEM. 2 – 6340 (05193A001)
Semester - 0.50 credit

Prerequisite: None

This course emphasizes how human needs affect home design, how color schemes affect a room, study of the elements and principles of design, learn to measure and draw to scale, design to clients’ needs and wants, American architectural styles from colonial to modern times, evaluation of homes, livability and knowledge of home construction as required of the interior designer. Housing industry occupational opportunities will be investigated.