Apparel Development I
Description:
This course examines clothing production in the areas of preparation for clothing construction, basic clothing construction techniques, consumer decisions, textiles, historical perspectives and design, and career opportunities. Emphasis is placed on students applying these construction and design skills to apparel and home fashion. Skills in art, communication, mathematics, science, and technology are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include field trips, job shadowing, and services learning. FCCLA leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply instructional competencies and workplace readiness skills to authentic experiences.
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This course examines clothing production in the areas of preparation for clothing construction, basic clothing construction techniques, consumer decisions, textiles, historical perspectives and design, and career opportunities. Emphasis is placed on students applying these construction and design skills to apparel and home fashion. Skills in art, communication, mathematics, science, and technology are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include field trips, job shadowing, and services learning. FCCLA leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply instructional competencies and workplace readiness skills to authentic experiences.
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Apparel Development II - Enterprise
Description:
This course focuses on advanced clothing and housing apparel development. The use of fibers and fabrics is combined with design and construction techniques to develop and produce a clothing or housing apparel product. A real or simulated business apparel enterprise and FCCLA activities allow students to apply instructional strategies and workplace readiness skills to an authentic experience and to develop a portfolio. Skills in science, mathematics, management, communication, and teamwork are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for the course include school-based enterprises, field trips, job shadowing, and service learning
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This course focuses on advanced clothing and housing apparel development. The use of fibers and fabrics is combined with design and construction techniques to develop and produce a clothing or housing apparel product. A real or simulated business apparel enterprise and FCCLA activities allow students to apply instructional strategies and workplace readiness skills to an authentic experience and to develop a portfolio. Skills in science, mathematics, management, communication, and teamwork are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for the course include school-based enterprises, field trips, job shadowing, and service learning
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Culinary Arts & Hospitality I
Description:
This is a two-block course which introduces students to basic food production, management, and service activities in both the back and the front of the house. Emphasis is placed on sanitation, safety, and basic food preparation. Skills in mathematics, science, and communication are reinforced in this course. Comprising 50 percent of the course work, work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include school-based enterprises, internships, cooperative education, and apprenticeship. FCCLA leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply instructional competencies and workplace readiness skills to authentic experiences. Foods I - Fundamentals is a recommended prerequisite for this course.
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This is a two-block course which introduces students to basic food production, management, and service activities in both the back and the front of the house. Emphasis is placed on sanitation, safety, and basic food preparation. Skills in mathematics, science, and communication are reinforced in this course. Comprising 50 percent of the course work, work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include school-based enterprises, internships, cooperative education, and apprenticeship. FCCLA leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply instructional competencies and workplace readiness skills to authentic experiences. Foods I - Fundamentals is a recommended prerequisite for this course.
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Culinary Arts & Hospitality II
Description:
This two-block course provides advanced experiences in food production, management, and service. Topics include menu planning, business management, and guest relations. Skills in mathematics, communication, creative thinking, and entrepreneurship are reinforced in this course. Comprising 50 percent of the course work, work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include school-based enterprises, internships, cooperative education, and apprenticeship. FCCLA leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply instructional competencies and workplace readiness skills to authentic experiences.
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This two-block course provides advanced experiences in food production, management, and service. Topics include menu planning, business management, and guest relations. Skills in mathematics, communication, creative thinking, and entrepreneurship are reinforced in this course. Comprising 50 percent of the course work, work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include school-based enterprises, internships, cooperative education, and apprenticeship. FCCLA leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply instructional competencies and workplace readiness skills to authentic experiences.
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Early Childhood Education I
Description:
This is a two-block course prepares students to work with children birth to age 8. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the development of young children while providing early education and care. Topics include stages of development, health, safety, guidance, and developmentally appropriate activities. This course is a two-credit course with workbased learning comprising over 50 percent of the required coursework. Students who will be participating in work-based learning experiences in child care centers should be 16 years of age prior to the beginning of the work-based placement (North Carolina Child Care General Statute 110.91, Section 8). The work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include school-based enterprises, internships, cooperative education, service learning, field trips, job shadowing, and apprenticeships. Industry skill development and FCCLA leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply instructional competencies and career management skills to authentic experiences. Parenting and Child Development is a recommended prerequisite for this course.
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This is a two-block course prepares students to work with children birth to age 8. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the development of young children while providing early education and care. Topics include stages of development, health, safety, guidance, and developmentally appropriate activities. This course is a two-credit course with workbased learning comprising over 50 percent of the required coursework. Students who will be participating in work-based learning experiences in child care centers should be 16 years of age prior to the beginning of the work-based placement (North Carolina Child Care General Statute 110.91, Section 8). The work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include school-based enterprises, internships, cooperative education, service learning, field trips, job shadowing, and apprenticeships. Industry skill development and FCCLA leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply instructional competencies and career management skills to authentic experiences. Parenting and Child Development is a recommended prerequisite for this course.
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Early Childhood Education II
Description:
Early Childhood Education II is the second course in a two-course, four-credit sequence designed to prepare students to work with young children in early education and child care settings. The focus is on children from infancy to age twelve. Major areas of study include personal and professional growth, observation and teaching methods, guidance techniques, health and safety policies and procedures, child development from birth to age twelve, developmentally appropriate activities and programs, history of the early childhood field, and opportunities in early childhood education. This is a two-credit course with work-based learning comprising 50 percent of instructional time. Because they intern in early childhood centers that must meet North Carolina Child Care General Statute 110.91, Section 8, students must be sixteen years of age prior to October 1 in order to enroll in this course. In addition to the internship, other work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. FCCLA leadership activities provide additional opportunities to apply instructional competencies to authentic field experiences. Early Childhood Education I is the prerequisite for this course.
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Early Childhood Education II is the second course in a two-course, four-credit sequence designed to prepare students to work with young children in early education and child care settings. The focus is on children from infancy to age twelve. Major areas of study include personal and professional growth, observation and teaching methods, guidance techniques, health and safety policies and procedures, child development from birth to age twelve, developmentally appropriate activities and programs, history of the early childhood field, and opportunities in early childhood education. This is a two-credit course with work-based learning comprising 50 percent of instructional time. Because they intern in early childhood centers that must meet North Carolina Child Care General Statute 110.91, Section 8, students must be sixteen years of age prior to October 1 in order to enroll in this course. In addition to the internship, other work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. FCCLA leadership activities provide additional opportunities to apply instructional competencies to authentic field experiences. Early Childhood Education I is the prerequisite for this course.
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Foods I
Description:
This course examines the nutritional needs of the individual. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of diet to health, kitchen and meal management, food preparation and sustainability for a global society, and time and resource management. Skills in science, reading, and mathematics literacy are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include field trips, job shadowing, and service learning. FCCLA leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply instructional competencies and workplace readiness skills to authentic experiences.
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This course examines the nutritional needs of the individual. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of diet to health, kitchen and meal management, food preparation and sustainability for a global society, and time and resource management. Skills in science, reading, and mathematics literacy are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include field trips, job shadowing, and service learning. FCCLA leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply instructional competencies and workplace readiness skills to authentic experiences.
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Foods II
Description:
This course focuses on advanced food preparation techniques while applying nutrition, food science, and test kitchen concepts using new technology. Food safety and sanitation receive special emphasis, with students taking the exam for the ServSafe� credential from the National Restaurant Association. Students develop skills in preparing foods such as beverages, salads and dressing, yeast breads, and cake fillings and frostings. A real or simulated in-school food business component allows students to apply instructional strategies and workplace readiness skills to an authentic experience to develop a portfolio and to enhance FCCLA activities. Skills in science, math, management, and communication are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include school-based enterprises, field trips, job shadowing, and service learning.
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This course focuses on advanced food preparation techniques while applying nutrition, food science, and test kitchen concepts using new technology. Food safety and sanitation receive special emphasis, with students taking the exam for the ServSafe� credential from the National Restaurant Association. Students develop skills in preparing foods such as beverages, salads and dressing, yeast breads, and cake fillings and frostings. A real or simulated in-school food business component allows students to apply instructional strategies and workplace readiness skills to an authentic experience to develop a portfolio and to enhance FCCLA activities. Skills in science, math, management, and communication are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include school-based enterprises, field trips, job shadowing, and service learning.
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Interior Design I
Description:
This course examines housing and interior decisions that individuals and families make based on their needs, the environment, and technology. Emphasis is placed on selecting goods and services and creating functional and pleasing living environments based on sound financial decisions and design principles. Skills in mathematics, technology, and art are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include field trips, job shadowing, service learning, and school-based enterprises. FCCLA leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply instructional competencies and workplace readiness skills to authentic experiences.
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This course examines housing and interior decisions that individuals and families make based on their needs, the environment, and technology. Emphasis is placed on selecting goods and services and creating functional and pleasing living environments based on sound financial decisions and design principles. Skills in mathematics, technology, and art are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include field trips, job shadowing, service learning, and school-based enterprises. FCCLA leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply instructional competencies and workplace readiness skills to authentic experiences.
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Interior Design II
Description:
This two-block course prepares students for opportunities in the residential and non-residential interior design fields for entry-level and technical jobs. Topics include application of design theory to interior plans and production, selection of materials, and examination of business procedures. Skills in technology, art, mathematics, and communication are reinforced in this course. Comprising 50 percent of the course work, work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include field trips, job shadowing, school-based enterprises, internships, cooperative education, and apprenticeships. FCCLA leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply instructional competencies and workplace readiness skills to authentic experiences.
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This two-block course prepares students for opportunities in the residential and non-residential interior design fields for entry-level and technical jobs. Topics include application of design theory to interior plans and production, selection of materials, and examination of business procedures. Skills in technology, art, mathematics, and communication are reinforced in this course. Comprising 50 percent of the course work, work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include field trips, job shadowing, school-based enterprises, internships, cooperative education, and apprenticeships. FCCLA leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply instructional competencies and workplace readiness skills to authentic experiences.
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Introduction to Culinary Arts and Hospitality
Description:
In this course, basic safety and sanitation practices leading to a national industry-recognized food safety credential are introduced. Commercial equipment, smallwares, culinary math, and basic knife skills in a commercial foodservice facility are taught. Art, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include service learning and job shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative education are not available for this course. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Foods I is recommended as preparation for this course.
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Description:
In this course, basic safety and sanitation practices leading to a national industry-recognized food safety credential are introduced. Commercial equipment, smallwares, culinary math, and basic knife skills in a commercial foodservice facility are taught. Art, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include service learning and job shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative education are not available for this course. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Foods I is recommended as preparation for this course.
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Life Management
Description:
This course is designed to empower students to take action for the wellbeing of themselves and others in the family, workplace, and community. Topics include financial management, personal development, parenting, relationships, career development, and wellness and nutrition. The focus is on what students need to know and be able to do to manage work and family responsibilities within the first five years after high school. Skills in decision making, problem solving, critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, technology, workplace readiness, and communication are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include field trips and service learning. FCCLA leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply instructional competencies and workplace readiness skills to authentic experiences.
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This course is designed to empower students to take action for the wellbeing of themselves and others in the family, workplace, and community. Topics include financial management, personal development, parenting, relationships, career development, and wellness and nutrition. The focus is on what students need to know and be able to do to manage work and family responsibilities within the first five years after high school. Skills in decision making, problem solving, critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, technology, workplace readiness, and communication are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include field trips and service learning. FCCLA leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply instructional competencies and workplace readiness skills to authentic experiences.
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Parenting and Child Development
Description:
This course introduces students to responsible nurturing and basic applications of child development theory. Emphasis is on responsibilities of parents, readiness for parenting, and the influence parents have on children while providing care and guidance. Skills in planning, communication, resource management, and problem solving are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include field trips and service learning. FCCLA leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply instructional competencies and workplace readiness skills to authentic experiences. The focus is on children from infancy to age six. This course does not have a prerequisite, nor does it serve as a prerequisite for any course. It is recommended as excellent preparation for the study of Early Childhood Education I and II.
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This course introduces students to responsible nurturing and basic applications of child development theory. Emphasis is on responsibilities of parents, readiness for parenting, and the influence parents have on children while providing care and guidance. Skills in planning, communication, resource management, and problem solving are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include field trips and service learning. FCCLA leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply instructional competencies and workplace readiness skills to authentic experiences. The focus is on children from infancy to age six. This course does not have a prerequisite, nor does it serve as a prerequisite for any course. It is recommended as excellent preparation for the study of Early Childhood Education I and II.
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Personal Finance
Description:
This course prepares students to understand economic activities and challenges of individuals and families, the role of lifestyle goals in education
and career choices, procedures in a successful job search, financial forms used in independent living, and shopping options and practices for meeting consumer needs. The course also prepares students to understand consumer rights, responsibilities and information, protect personal and family resources, and apply procedures for managing personal finances. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, and job shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative education are not available for this course. DECA (an association for Marketing Education students), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.
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Description:
This course prepares students to understand economic activities and challenges of individuals and families, the role of lifestyle goals in education
and career choices, procedures in a successful job search, financial forms used in independent living, and shopping options and practices for meeting consumer needs. The course also prepares students to understand consumer rights, responsibilities and information, protect personal and family resources, and apply procedures for managing personal finances. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, and job shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative education are not available for this course. DECA (an association for Marketing Education students), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.
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