FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE Mrs. Brandi Ammons Morgantown High School Room 316 Room 322 (Kitchen)

WHAT IS FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES? If You… Are interested in people Like to lead, teach, and motivate Take pride in your judgment and organizational skills Look forward to being a member of a creative team Enjoy writing and public speaking You Could... Counsel families Design efficient environments Develop improved products and services Manage operations Market consumer products and services Provide information to the public Research needs, attitudes and markets Teach in public and private settings

CAREERS IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Education  Athletic Educator working with clinical and industrial healthcare programs  Head Start Program Director  Preschool Teacher  Elementary/Secondary School Teacher  Business and Industry Public Affairs  Community and Technical Colleges Food and Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics Nutrition and Fitness Counseling Food Service Coordination Research Product Development Food Editor for Magazines and CookbooksNutrition Therapy Fitness Centers Business and Industry Colleges and Universityes Hospitals and Health Organizations Social Service Agencies

CAREERS IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Nutrition and Fitness Athletic/Activities Director Fitness Club Manager Health and Fitness Advisor Nutrition Consultant/Specialist Sports Nutritionist Hospitality Hotel Administration Bed and Breakfast Owner/Manager Caterer Fast Food Restaurant Manager College/University Food Service Director Cruise Director Restaurant Manager Human Development and Family Science Hospital Programs Financial Consultant Policy Analyst Director—Media Relations Child Care Director Child and Family Advocate Outreach Worker Caseworker: Mental Health, Youth Services Human Service Director

EMPLOYERS OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES MAJORS o School Systems o Government Agencies o Human or Social Service Organizations o Community Centers o Church or Religious Organizations o Private Homes or Family Day Care Centers o Nursery Schools o Restaurants or Specialty Food Shops o Family Service Agents o Hospitality Industry o Retail Stores o Textile and Apparel Manufacturers o Fashion Consulting Firms o Fashion Press Boutiques

SALARIES Food Service Managers earn more than $76,940, while the Nutritionists and Dieticians earn more than $73,410 in a year. Degree in Human Development or Family Studies- these degree provides career options for Social Workers (median annual salary for health care social workers earned $47,230), School Guidance Counselors (annual salary $53,380), Public Relations Specialists ( average wages for PR specialists is $59,150, annually), Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (median salary $47, 200).

COURSES IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES: General FACS Electives: College 101 Personal Resource Management Student Learning, Development, and Diversity Parenting and Strong Families ***These courses can be a semester or full year course. COMPLETER PROGRAM: Food Science and Nutrition Concentration Food Preparation Nutrition and Food Advanced Nutrition and Foods Foundation ***These courses FULL YEAR courses. ***Food Preparation is a PREREQUISITE for Nutrition and Food Advanced and Nutrition and Foods Foundation

GENERAL FACS ELECTIVE DESCRIPTIONS: College 101 (767710/20) Prerequisite—None Grade Level—10, 11, 12 1 st or 2 nd Semester or Full Year Topics—College Readiness, Learning Style Inventories, College Test Taking Skills/Study Skills, College Application Process, FAFSA, College Visits, Guest Speakers, College Essay, ACT/SAT Prep, Scholarship/Grant Research, Resume Building, Interview Skills, Financial Literacy (Check writing, credit cards, loans, taxes, budgeting), Organizational Skills HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES and PROBLEM/PROJECT BASED LEARNING Personal Resource Management (092110/20) Prerequisite—None Grade Level—9, 10, 11, 12 1 st or Second Semester or Full Year Topics—Study Skills/Test Taking Strategies, Organizational Skills, Personal Inventory, Financial Literacy (check writing, bank statement reconciliation, credit cards, loans, debt, taxes, budgeting), Career Exploration, Job Skills (obtaining and keeping a job), Interview Skills, Resume Building, Communication Skills, Personal Mission Statements, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES and PROBLEM/PROJECT BASED LEARNING

GENERAL FACS ELECTIVE DESCRIPTIONS Parenting and Strong Families (090310/20) Prerequisite—None Grade Level—10, 11, 12 Full Year Topics—Parenting Readiness, Family Dynamics/Structure, Societal Issues, Prenatal Care through age 6, Parenting Strategies and Theories, Guest Speakers, Child Abuse/Neglect, Birth Defects (causes and prevention), Financial Literacy (Check writing, credit cards, loans, taxes, budgeting), Personal Relationships, Career Exploration HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES and PROBLEM/PROJECT BASED LEARNING Student Learning, Development, and Diversity (130210/20) Prerequisite—None Grade Level-11, 12 Full Year Topics—Human Growth and Development (physical, cognitive, social, emotional, moral development), Family Life, Demographics, Behavior of Various Ages, Special Populations, Career Exploration, Cultural Issues, Societal Issues, Guest Speakers, Observations in Public School Settings HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES and Problem/PROJECT BASED LEARNING

FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION CONCENTRATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: Food Preparation (095110/20) Prerequisite—None Grade Level—10, 11, 12 FULL YEAR Topics—Basic Food Preparation, Kitchen Safety, Sanitation, Equipment Terminology, Appropriate Food Choices, Healthy Nutrition Labs—Convenience Foods, Fruits, Vegetables, Meats, Grains, Pasta, Holiday Recipes Previously called Foods I Nutrition and Food Advanced (095010/20) Prerequisite—Food Preparation Grade Level—10, 11, 12 FULL YEAR Topics—(This is an ADVANCED class that expands on Food Preparation), Restaurant Eating, Proper Etiquette, Food Label Reading, Grocery Shopping, Issues Related to Developing Healthy Eating Habits Labs—Casseroles, Quick Breads Regional/International Cuisine, Soups, Sauces, Pastries, Salads, Beverages Previously called Foods II

All Food Science and Nutrition Courses will participate in: FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION CONCENTRATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: Nutrition and Foods Foundation (095010/20) Prerequisite—Food Preparation Grade Level—10, 11, 12 FULL YEAR Goals: Examine food preparation and management using the decision making process Meeting basic needs by applying nutrition and wellness concepts Meeting health and safety needs in planning, preparing, and serving foods Maximizing resources when planning, preparing, and serving food Promoting hospitality in food practices Analyzing individual and family nutritional needs in relation to change

WHAT WILL I DO IN FOOD SCIENCE& NUTRITION? Students in this course will gain an understanding of: Health Problems Food Choices Dietary Management Nutrition Strategies Food Science Students in the will be provided with practical knowledge on: The Management of Food How to Use Food Science Prevent Food-Related Health Problems Issues that students will research include: