Foods & Nutrition I
Grades: 9-12 | Semester, 1/2 credit | Prerequisite: none
This food and nutritional science course reinforces science concepts through use of scientific principles with applications related to food preparation and nutrition. As a lab-based course, students will explore food sanitation, safety, nutrition, as well as methods of food preparations. Food products studied included, but are not limited to: food preservation, jams, fruits, vegetables, pastas, dairy, meats, breads, pies, and other baked products. Special interest units such as career investigation, cake decorating and regional foods are added features. This course will link science to real world applications while preparing students for future responsibilities in careers and family life.
This food and nutritional science course reinforces science concepts through use of scientific principles with applications related to food preparation and nutrition. As a lab-based course, students will explore food sanitation, safety, nutrition, as well as methods of food preparations. Food products studied included, but are not limited to: food preservation, jams, fruits, vegetables, pastas, dairy, meats, breads, pies, and other baked products. Special interest units such as career investigation, cake decorating and regional foods are added features. This course will link science to real world applications while preparing students for future responsibilities in careers and family life.
Foods & Nutrition II
Grades: 9-12 | Semester, 1/2 credit | Prerequisite: C or better in Foods 1
In this advanced level foods course, more attention is paid to food selection and preparation, safety products, relationship of food and nutrition to biology, chemistry, and physics. Laboratory sessions are devoted to preparation of foods with the above-specified characteristics. Course content should include the following broad areas of emphasis: careers in food and nutrition, influences on food needs, conversation in providing food, and food preservation.
In this advanced level foods course, more attention is paid to food selection and preparation, safety products, relationship of food and nutrition to biology, chemistry, and physics. Laboratory sessions are devoted to preparation of foods with the above-specified characteristics. Course content should include the following broad areas of emphasis: careers in food and nutrition, influences on food needs, conversation in providing food, and food preservation.
Food & Nutrition III
Grades: 9-12 | Semester, 1/2 credit | Prerequisite: C or better in Foods 2
The semester course is designed for students who are interested in understanding advanced principles of culinary applications and food preparation. Attention will be given to safety and sanitation, nutrition, food preparation and culinary careers. Students need to have successfully completed Foods and Nutrition I and Foods and Nutrition II courses as a prerequisite.
The semester course is designed for students who are interested in understanding advanced principles of culinary applications and food preparation. Attention will be given to safety and sanitation, nutrition, food preparation and culinary careers. Students need to have successfully completed Foods and Nutrition I and Foods and Nutrition II courses as a prerequisite.
Adult Living
Grade: 11-12 | Semester, 1/2 credit | Prerequisite: None; Fulfills a graduation requirement, Required for graduation for students who did not have one quarter of Consumer Economics
This one semester course focuses on the experiences, skills, and responsibilities students need to form healthy, mature and successful relationships in their adult lives. Topics covered include budgeting, careers, resume writing, dating, marriage, sex roles, crisis management, effective problem solving and communication skills, and the family life cycle. Students will also read literature on ways to give and receive love in order to enhance all of their current and future relationships. This course helps the student to become an informed consumer, understand the rights and responsibilities of the consumer in society, to develop a sound decision-making process based upon one’s individual goals and values, and to understand the interdependent roles of the consumer, workers, and citizens in our economy.
This one semester course focuses on the experiences, skills, and responsibilities students need to form healthy, mature and successful relationships in their adult lives. Topics covered include budgeting, careers, resume writing, dating, marriage, sex roles, crisis management, effective problem solving and communication skills, and the family life cycle. Students will also read literature on ways to give and receive love in order to enhance all of their current and future relationships. This course helps the student to become an informed consumer, understand the rights and responsibilities of the consumer in society, to develop a sound decision-making process based upon one’s individual goals and values, and to understand the interdependent roles of the consumer, workers, and citizens in our economy.
Child Development
Grade: 9-12 | Semester, 1/2 credit | Prerequisite: none
This course emphasizes learning experiences which will help students gain knowledge and understanding of the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of children from conception through adolescence. Information related to careers in child care is incorporated throughout the course.
This course emphasizes learning experiences which will help students gain knowledge and understanding of the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of children from conception through adolescence. Information related to careers in child care is incorporated throughout the course.
Child Care
Grade: 11-12 | Semester, 1/2 credit | Prerequisite: Child Development
In this course, students will study, observe and practice working with groups of children emphasizing working with preschool-age children. Toddlers and school-age children will also be discussed. Skill areas covered are: classroom management, safety, first aid, CPR for infants and children, storytelling, art and lesson planning. The students will run a short pre-school at the end of the term. Future teachers, child workers, nurses and parents will benefit from this course.
In this course, students will study, observe and practice working with groups of children emphasizing working with preschool-age children. Toddlers and school-age children will also be discussed. Skill areas covered are: classroom management, safety, first aid, CPR for infants and children, storytelling, art and lesson planning. The students will run a short pre-school at the end of the term. Future teachers, child workers, nurses and parents will benefit from this course.
Housing & Interior Design
Grade: 9-12 | Semester, 1/2 credit | Prerequisite: none
Learning experiences are designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to select, acquire, manage, decorate and maintain a living environment that meets the needs of the occupant. Lifestyles, decision-making, budgeting and financing will also be included in this course.
Learning experiences are designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to select, acquire, manage, decorate and maintain a living environment that meets the needs of the occupant. Lifestyles, decision-making, budgeting and financing will also be included in this course.
Parenting
Grade: 11-12 | Semester, 1/2 credit | Prerequisite: none, although Child Development is recommended
This course is designed to help students think through the responsibilities, satisfaction and stresses of parenthood. Many types of parenting situations are examined. Stress prevention and management, the work of community agencies that help parents deal with various types of parenting crises, and the importance of readiness for parenthood. Careful management of time, energy and financial needs in raising a family will be stressed.
This course is designed to help students think through the responsibilities, satisfaction and stresses of parenthood. Many types of parenting situations are examined. Stress prevention and management, the work of community agencies that help parents deal with various types of parenting crises, and the importance of readiness for parenthood. Careful management of time, energy and financial needs in raising a family will be stressed.
Fashion I
Grade: 9-12 | Year, 1 credit | Prerequisite: none
Fashion Design, Construction, and Marketing is a course that encourages students to experience the world of fashion while learning the basics in computer aided design, fashion design, merchandizing, construction, and basic business. The first semester will focus on development of computer designs through embroidery and entrepreneur skills while the second semester addresses fashion design, construction and display techniques.
Fashion Design, Construction, and Marketing is a course that encourages students to experience the world of fashion while learning the basics in computer aided design, fashion design, merchandizing, construction, and basic business. The first semester will focus on development of computer designs through embroidery and entrepreneur skills while the second semester addresses fashion design, construction and display techniques.
Fashion II
Grade: 10-12 | Year, 1 credit | Prerequisite: Fashion I
This is a continuation of Fashion Design, Construction and Marketing I.
This is a continuation of Fashion Design, Construction and Marketing I.
FCS Communications
Grade: 9-12 | Semester, 1/2 credit | Prerequisite: FCCLA Membership required
This course provides the opportunity for students to investigate and analyze current family and consumer sciences issues and determine how they affect people on all sides of the issue. Students will participate in projects and activities that will reinforce goal-setting, character development, parliamentary procedure, and other leadership traits to become successful in life and the workplace. The students will develop and enhance their written and verbal communication skills through presentations of their views and opinions. Students will demonstrate their ability to arrange and present information through a variety of experiences, including but not limited to written, debate, testimonial, and interviews. Participation in Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization programs and activities are an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration, and reinforcement of academic concepts. Community service projects and opportunities to practice communication and leadership skills will be an integral part of this course.
This course provides the opportunity for students to investigate and analyze current family and consumer sciences issues and determine how they affect people on all sides of the issue. Students will participate in projects and activities that will reinforce goal-setting, character development, parliamentary procedure, and other leadership traits to become successful in life and the workplace. The students will develop and enhance their written and verbal communication skills through presentations of their views and opinions. Students will demonstrate their ability to arrange and present information through a variety of experiences, including but not limited to written, debate, testimonial, and interviews. Participation in Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization programs and activities are an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration, and reinforcement of academic concepts. Community service projects and opportunities to practice communication and leadership skills will be an integral part of this course.
Course descriptions obtained from:
ROWVA High School 2019-2020 Course Descriptions. ROWVA High School, 2019. PDF.
ROWVA High School 2019-2020 Course Descriptions. ROWVA High School, 2019. PDF.