• Family & Consumer Sciences •

Name	Courses
Ms. Ann Finnegan email: afinnegan@ledyard.net phone: 464-9600 x210	Understanding Self & Relationships, Culinary Essentials, Clothing: Fashion, Fabrics & Construction, Child Development, Interior Design
Mrs. Patricia Rimmele email: primmele@ledyard.net phone: 464-9600 x225	Foods I, Single Survival, Clothing: Fashion, Fabrics & Construction, Child Development
Ms. Martha Starace email: mstarace@ledyard.net phone:

• Courses Offered •

Foods I (1821) This course is designed to give students a basic introduction to kitchen equipment, measurement, food and kitchen safety, nutrition, weight control, food shopping and preparation. Even though students plan and prepare food, knowledge of cooking principles and nutrition is stressed more heavily than cooking skills and techniques.

Single Survival (1823) This course is designed to improve independent living skills. Topics include an in-depth look at four basic areas: Finding a job; financial and household management; meal planning and purchasing; and wardrobe planning, purchasing and care. (.5 credit - meets alternate days for one semester.) Open to grades 11-12.

Culinary Essentials (formerly Foods II) (1824) This course is an in-depth study of meal management and food preparation principles. Students explore the proper use of seasonings and proper cooking techniques. Gourmet and international foods give the opportunity to improve food preparation skills; table setting, serving, and etiquette make it possible to put all they have learned into practice. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Foods I. (.5 credit - meets alternate days for one semester). Open to grades 10-12.

Clothing: Fashion, Fabrics & Construction (formerly Sewing I) (1831) This course is offered for students with an interest in textiles, fashion and sewing. Students will learn about elements of fashion design, types of fibers and fabrics, and clothing construction techniques. It is designed for someone who has never sewn before or someone with very little sewing experience. Normally, students will provide material for personal projects. Students may retake this class for credit to pursue more advanced project work.

Housing and Interior Design (1840) Housing and Interior Design is a challenging course, where students become acquainted with the processes of choosing, designing, and decorating a home. Students follow through these processes with a home project, which is worked on throughout the course. Students will design a home with a floor plan and decorate the home - from walls and floorings to furniture and accessories. This long-term major project requires a great deal of decision-making and lots of independent work outside of class. Basic computer skills are necessary. (.5 credit - meets alternate days for one semester).

Understanding Self & Relationships (1841) This course provides an in-depth study of human development and relationship throughout the life-cycle. The goal of this course is for students to develop positive attitudes about themselves, their sexuality, and relationships with others, and make responsible decisions for their own sexual behavior. Topics include self-concept, personality, communication, healthy versus unhealthy dating relationships, sexuality and decision-making, values, goals and problem solving.
Open to grades 11-12.

Child Development (1844) This course traces the development of children from conception through the preschool years. Students are required to care for an electronic baby before, during, and after school for several days. Students receive general preparation for parenthood as well as vocational childcare experience. A preschool is run in the spring semester. Open to grades 11-12.

ALL FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE COURSES QUALIFY AS PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE TWO (2) CREDIT VOCATIONAL EDUCATION OR FINE ARTS GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.

Food Industry Career Suggestions: Advertising manager Agricultural consultant Agricultural scientists Allergists/ Immunologists Baker Bed and Breakfast owners Bee Keepers Busperson Butcher Canning & Preserving Industry workers Cooks and Chefs Counter attendant Diet and Fitness Dietetic Dietitians Dishwasher Family and Consumer science Farmer Farm Production Fish and game wardens Flight attendant Franchise owner Food photography Food processing Food wholesaler Grocery stores Herbalist Hospitality Host Marketing executive Meat cutter Meat Packing works Merchandise displayers Naturopaths Packaging Packing designers Pastry chef Personal chef   Restaurant Manager Sales manager School lunch program director Short order cook Stock clerk Supermarket checker Waiter

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