Course Description Book - Hortonville Area School District

Personal Finance (6105-06) please see page 28.Family Consumer SciencesCourse Description Book 2012-2013FCS Quest (7003-04) is an activity based course designed to provide students with an introduction to the Family & Consumer Science Pathways whichare: Arts, AV, Technology& Communications, Education & Training, Health Science, Hospitality & Tourism, and Human Services. Exposure to careerpossibilities in each area will allow students to successfully integrate their own interest into future concentrated studies. Participation in Family, Careerand Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) activities will provide students with the opportunities for leadership development, personal growth, andschool/community involvement.‣ - None (.5 credit) Both Semesters 9, 10, 11, 12Design (7010) introduces dynamic careers within the fashion and interior design world. All students will explore the principles and elements of design,historical perspectives, and designers. Students will chose projects based on their interest in sewing construction or interior design.‣ - None (.5 credit) Spring Semester 9, 10, 11, 12Foods & Nutrition (7014) is designed for students who are interested in understanding the principles of nutrition and food preparation. Students willacquire basic knowledge and skills necessary to be confident in the kitchen which will reflect safety, sanitation, and kitchen management. Informationregarding healthy eating and nutrition knowledge are essential components for long-term health and wellness and will be taught using demonstrations,experiments and food preparation labs.‣ - None (.5 credit) Spring Semester 9, 10, 11, 12Health Careers (7021-22) exposes students to a variety of health occupations in the support services, biotechnology and research development,information, diagnostic, and therapeutic health services career clusters. The course focuses on health careers exploration, healthcare systems, leadership,employability, and medical terminology. Speakers will be brought in from the community to share their work experiences in the health field. Studentsmay experience health occupations firsthand as they job shadow a healthcare professional in a career that interests them.Students may qualify for transcripted credit at MPTC. Transcripted credit agreements mean that an actual technical college course, using collegetextbooks and materials, is being taught at Hortonville High School. You will earn high school credit and, if you meet the conditions of the agreement,will be awarded college credit at the same time. The college grade and credits will be recorded on both a HHS transcript and a technical college transcript.‣ - None (.5 credit) Both semesters 10, 11, 12Parents and Children (7026) answers the questions: Am I capable of being a good parent? Am I really interested in being a parent? How can I becomea nurturing person? What effects could nurturing have on my life over time? Why do people parent the way they do? This course deals with the stagesof development from the decision to parent through early childhood. Students have an opportunity to observe birth to age five. Also discussed arediscipline, the importance of play and playthings, childcare, common childhood problems, and careers related to child development.‣ - None (.5 credit) Spring Semester 11, 1218