Loveland High School

 

FACS Course Descriptions

 

TEACHER CADET I

Grades 11, 12

*Must be enrolled both semesters and have own transportation

Earn up to 6 transcribed college credits (Currently, UNC gives 3 FREE credits for a student who receives an “A”)

Prerequisite: 3.0 G.P.A. Application/Interview Process; three teacher recommendations and desire to teach any grade or curriculum area

• Growth and development of the learner

• Analyze learning styles and needs of learners

• Understand special needs/exceptionalities of learners and challenges learners face within diverse backgrounds

• Analyze the historical, social, political, philosophical, cultural, legal and economic forces of the public school system

• Participate and experience the classroom by completing 50 contact hours, plus 15 enrichment hours

 

Teacher Cadet II

Grade 12 *Must have completed TCI with a “B” better

*Must be enrolled both semesters and have own transportation

• Enhance their experience and understanding of classroom instruction and participate in a field

experience – 55 hours/semester, field contact time with mentor teacher – 65 hours/semester and 10

hours of classroom time

• Identify components of effective climate, management, and discipline

• Participate in teaching  describe, analyze and reflect on their field experience

 

 

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 101

Grades 10-12

*3 Transcribed credits can be earned with Aims Community

• Explore career paths related to a variety of early childhood professions

• Apply the eight universal core values to the needs of children from prenatal stages to age eight

• Demonstrate a safe and healthy learning environment for children

• Participate in the “Buddy-Up” program at the elementary schools

 

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 102

Grades 10-12 *Must have completed ECE 101 with a “C” or better

• Continue to study the developmental progression of children through the primary grades

• Focus on career preparation for elementary age children

• Continue with “Buddy-Up” activities and other out of class experiences with children (required)

• Explore various early childhood care and education models

 

 

LIFE MANAGEMENT

Grades 11, 12

• Analyze behaviors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle

• Select housing and roommate arrangements

• Examine financial management skills needed by young adults 

• Apply decision making/problem solving skills related to values goals, family and

community resources

RELATIONSHIPS

Grades 11, 12

• Evaluate aspects of long term relationships

• Analyze how communication impacts relationships and personal issues as young adults

• Examine the financial role expectations of a long term relationship

• Consider factors involved in making the choice to become a parent

• Explore the aging process as it forces change on the family system

HOUSING & INTERIOR DESIGN

Grades 9-12

*Must be enrolled both semesters

• Identify types of housing  analyze architectural and furniture design 

• Evaluate housing/interior furnishings

• Study and create floor plans

• Build a basic design model

• Apply elements of design techniques to a personal and business setting

• Study color principles

• Demonstrate business procedures

• Explore careers

FOOD SCIENCE, DIETETICS AND NUTRITION I

Grades 9-12

• Understand the relationship of diet to individual health 

• Participate in lab experiences for food preparation 

• Evaluate nutrition principles

• Explore international cultures and cuisines

FOOD SCIENCE, DIETETICS AND NUTRITION II

Grades 10-12 *Must have completed FSDN I with a “C” or better

• Prepare, present and test food products

• Explore nutritional systems and career choices

• Lab experiences incorporated into the class to prepare/test food products

• Explore American regional customs and cuisines

CATERING

Grades 11, 12 *Must have completed FSDN I and II/or with instructor approval

• Create menus to meet customer demands 

• Select, use and maintain food production equipment

• Practice culinary application in food preparation

• Establish a student run catering business

Teen Challenges & Choices

Grades 9, 10

• Recognize and accept responsibility for individual choices 

• Develop strategies to meet challenges and make choices that relate to teen issues 

• Study teen sexuality (utilizes “Baby Think It Over” and/or “Why Am I Tempted?” (W.A.I.T.) program

• Describe the benefits of taking responsibility for one’s own health and wellness

• Identify causes for and effects of family crisis

TEXTILE STUDIES

Grades 9-12

• Explore and analyze careers in the Fashion and

• Identify and evaluate textile fibers 

• Utilize elements and principles of design fashion/apparel

• Evaluate elements of textiles and apparel merchandising

• Evaluate the components of customer service