Family and Consumer Science

Teachers: Ms. Amanda Kinser, Ms. Sophie Wall

 

Classes:

 

Introduction to Culinary Arts

Nutrition and Wellness

Teachers For Tomorrow

Registration guide information

 

• Introduction to Culinary Arts focuses on food and nutrition issues and guidelines, meal management, food preparation and service skills, and careers related to food and nutrition. Students explore food service careers while experiencing international and gourmet culinary techniques and classic preparation of foods. Teachers highlight the basic skills of math, science, and communication when appropriate in the content. Students participate in FCCLA activities.

• Nutrition and Wellness: This course helps students develop the skills needed to be their own personal life coach, while promoting a healthy body image. Students will explore the relationship of good nutritional decision making, lifestyle choices and resource management to make beneficial decisions about their well-being. Skills that promote wholesome activities that nourish the body and soul will be explored including food preparation, stress relief activities and meditation.

• Teachers for Tomorrow provides introductory instruction and training for prospective teachers. Students enrolled will receive instruction in human cognitive and psychological development, learning styles, diversity, and self-respect. Successful students will learn and practice effective teaching strategies, lesson planning, and lesson delivery. The course includes a classroom practicum. Students planning to enroll in the Teaching Internship as seniors are strongly encouraged to enroll in the Teachers for Tomorrow program in the 11th grade.