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Course Offerings and Department Overview

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6-12 Family and Consumer Sciences Courses

6th grade: Family and Consumer Sciences "Life Skills":

30 day introductory course that introduces students to practical life skills

and knowledge in sewing and food preparation/nutrition.

 

7th grade: Family and Consumer Sciences:

45 days of machine sewing techniques

 

8th grade: Family and Consumer Sciences:

45 days of food preparation/nutrition

 

8th grade: Advanced Sewing and Fashion Design / History:

45 days of sewing with a pattern and building on the experiences from 7th grade sewing 

 

9th - 12th graders: Introduction to Education 1*: 

This elective is a college education course for students interested in learning about teaching as a possible career.

*Early College Program at FDU  / SHU Project Acceleration

 

9th - 12th graders: Introduction to Education 2*: 

This elective is a college education course for students interested in learning more about teaching as a possible career.

*Early College Program at FDU  / SHU Project Acceleration

 

11th - 12th graders: Teacher Cadet Honors*:

The purpose of this honors level elective course is to train students to become well-qualified individuals in the profession of teaching.

*Early College Program at FDU

 

9th - 12th graders: Cooking Basics*: 

This elective semester course explores  principles of food preparation and nutrition of various food groups.

*Hudson County Community College Early College Program

 

9th (semester 2) -12th graders: Modern Cooking*:

This elective course applies nutrition, food, and exercise to the student’s life. 

*Hudson County Community College Early College Program

 

9th (semester 2) -12th graders: Culinary Arts:

This elective semester course is designed to develop more advanced skills in the culinary arts.

 

9th (semester 2) -12th graders: International Cuisine*:

In this elective course, students study different cultures and their contributions to food customs and preparations.

*Hudson County Community College Early College Program