Family and Consumer Science offers electives such as Early Childhood Development, Parenting and Internship. Each course utilizes the Internet for additional information and introduces students to resources that they can access long after the class has ended. A 16-unit wireless laptop lab was received by this department in 2006 and has been instrumental in the success of our student's studies. Students are anxious to use the state-of-the-art laptops, and they are used extensively each class period throughout each day.

In addition to classes, this department includes the Parenting Education Program which encompasses the Daycare Center and Parent Support Group.

Below is a description of the specific courses offered in the Family and Consumer Science Department:

Foundations for Family and Consumer Science: Course # 20.4010101 (first semester). This class takes a very practical approach with topics such as personal development, communication, family relationships, time and money management, car and life insurance, checking and savings accounts, credit, consumer laws, and career awareness and preparation. A personal portfolio is produced.

Foundations for Family and Consumer Science: Course # 20.4010100 (second semester). Students are given the skills to meet the challenges of daily life and to prepare for the future with confidence. Topics covered include human development, avoiding harmful substances, interpersonal relationships, effective communication, family challenges including divorce, lifestyle options and consequences, parenting roles and responsibilities, teen pregnancy, date rape, nutrition and wellness, clothing selection, maintenance, and repair, and investigation of a career using GCIS.

Child Development and Parenting A: Course # 20.4232001. Gain knowledge of parenting responsibilities; prenatal care and development; genetic counseling; study labor and delivery; physical, motor, social, intellectual, and emotional development from birth to age 6; child safety.

Child Development and Parenting B: Course # 20.4232002. Study family relationships and management; teen pregnancy; pregnancy; current issues; responsible parenting; child abuse prevention; discipline; community resources; child care options.

Early Childhood Education1A: Course # 20.4251001. Develop skills needed to work in a daycare center; learn guidance techniques; deal with infectious diseases; select materials and equipment; staff a center.

Early Childhood Education 1B: Course # 20.4251002. Learn to select safe toys; establish routines; gain knowledge of curriculum planning; space organization; nutrition programs; integration of subject areas into curriculum; careers.

Early Childhood Education IIA: Course #20.4261001. Understand parental responsibilities; become skilled at communication with parents; plan field trips; work with children with special needs; learn state regulations; utilize outside resources.

Early Childhood Education IIB: Course # 20.4261002. Study the role of childcare worker; develop and use multi-cultural curriculum; communicate with outside agencies; develop staff handbook; portfolio/resume writing; development of promotional material.

Child Care Internship I: Course # 20.0251001 and 20.0251002. Supervised work in an approved childcare setting.

**For additional information, please contact our Program Manager, Ms. Betsy Keith.**

Please visit the following links to the many facets of our program and accompanying photos:

DAYCARE FALL FESTIVAL

DAYCARE PROGRAM: (Includes copy of Participant Guidelines)

PARENTING EDUCATION PROGRAM

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: (Includes Parent Support Group Calendar)

PRENATAL SUPPORT GROUP: (Includes Prenatal Support Group Calendar)