Course Offerings and Department Overview
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