High School Course Catalog 2009-2010 - Fremont Unified School ...

COLLEGE CLASSES
Course Title Course Code grade(s) “a-g” Fulfillment Length of Course
College Connections: 12 60 credits/year
(Location: Ohlone College)
The classes students take in this program are as follows:
1. Government/Economics SGJP/SGKP a-g
(Option for mid-term focus on Great Political Thinkers)
2. You & the Law/Literature YYCG a-g (Only Lit. & Social Justice)
& Social Justice
3. English 12/Humanities 12 EZLH/EZKP a-g
CONSUMER AND HOME ECONOMICS
Course Title Course Code grade(s) “a-g” Fulfillment Length of Course
Parenting/Child Development JDCG 11-12 10 units/year
Parent/Family Living JDCG
Prerequisite: Parental permission.
In this year-long class, the first semester provides a general overview of the preparation for, and responsibilities of, parenthood with
special emphasis on the development of the child from conception to eighteen months. The second semester provides an overview of
the developing child from eighteen months to five years of age. The units that are covered include physical, emotional, and social
development; feeding, clothing and health care; discipline; television/books; play-toys; and careers in early childhood education.
Highlights at Irvington, include designing a nursery, experiencing flour sack babies, caring for the electronic “Baby Think It Over,”
and designing a toy and writing a children’s book. In addition, Irvington has a pregnancy simulator vest for students to experience
pregnancy and all of its discomforts.
Creative Clothing 1 JTCG 9-12 10 units/year
Creative Clothing 1 is a class for beginning and intermediate sewing students. Students will learn design principles, use of color, basic
use of the sewing machine, and pattern selection. Students will create garments that are appropriate for themselves. Projects vary from
site to site. There will be a lab donation requested per student.
Creative Clothing 2 JTFG 10-12 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Creative Clothing 1.
Creative Clothing 2 is designed for students with basic skills in garment construction. Emphasis will be on creativity and use of a
variety of fabrics. Projects will vary from site to site. This course may be repeated for credit. There will be a lab donation requested
per student.
Stitchery JTAG 9-12 10 units/year
The world of hand stitching and even some machine stitching will be explored. At least eight projects will be completed in a year.
Students will select from counted cross-stitch, embroidery, needlepoint, candle-wicking, quilting, latch hook, knitting, and crochet.
This course may be repeated for credit when additional techniques are learned. There will be a lab donation requested per student.
Freshman Foods JZBG 9 5 units/semester
Students will learn to prepare cookies, candies, quick breads, soups, main dishes, and simple desserts. The focus is on basic concepts
of food preparation, use and care of equipment and appliances, food buying, and nutrition. Students will learn to understand and apply
the principles of food and nutrition and their relationship to health and well-being. There will be a lab donation requested per student.
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