Child Development/Parenting

Child Development focuses on an in-depth study of a child’s physical, social, emotional, and mental growth. Specific areas of concentration include preparing for a healthy emotional and physical beginning for parent and child; building positive parent-child relationships; using positive guidance and discipline to promote self-discipline, self respect, and socially responsible behavior. Students visit a local day care to observe and interact with children. They also construct a baby blanket and participate in the infant simulation called “Baby, Think It Over”.

Students enrolled in Nutrition and Wellness focus on preparing and serving nutritious foods, meals and snacks; selecting and using equipment for food preparation; analyzing relationships between psychological and social needs and food choices; choosing foods that promote wellness; obtaining and storing food for self and family; and identifying foods representative of different localities. Many hands on food preparation experiences are included in this class.

The Introduction to Interior Design students explore the influences on the design of interior spaces, investigate careers in the interior design industry, and focus on the technical and soft skills necessary for employment in the field of interior design. Students develop an interior design project that meets specific criteria and includes the elements and principles of design.

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

Students pursuing an Advanced Diploma must earn 1 Standard Credit in Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education.

Students pursuing a Standard Diploma must earn 2 Standard Credits in the Same Fine Arts Department OR

2 Standard Credits in the Same Career & Technical Education Department.

Agricultural education coursework and the FFA prepares students for successful careers by giving them hands on experience both inside and outside the classroom. It helps students learn valuable skills - from wood and metal working to horticulture and floral design to small engine repair and forestry to livestock and equine management - that will help them grow as leaders and individuals in agriculture. The student organization FFA provides opportunities for students to develop premier leadership skills, and lead to personal growth and career success. FFA activities are an integral part of agriculture instruction.

Agriculture Mechanics and Basic Animal Science is a one-year occupational preparation course. Approximately one-half of the course is devoted to Agricultural Mechanics, with emphasis placed on skill development in arc welding, gas cutting and welding, small engines, woodworking, and wood and metal preservation. Instruction is also provided in Animal Science; areas to be covered are livestock breeds, selection, feeding and genetics. Students will participate in FFA activities.

Equine Science is a semester long occupational preparation course. A student in this class would learn basic horse management and health. The students will also learn special areas such as evaluating horses for conformation, breed character, physical appearance, and marketability. They will learn handling and grooming, maintaining health, first aid, controlling parasites, foot care, nutrition, genetics and fertility, breeding procedures, foal and mare care, and managing a stable. Horse riding lessons are included.

The major emphasis in the agricultural production program is the attainment of competencies in one or more areas of plant science, animal science, soil science, agricultural business management and agriculture mechanics based upon the student's employment objective. The course includes Credits on conservation of our natural resources. Students are members of the FFA, hold leadership positions and participate in contests on the local, state, and national level. Students continue their Supervised Agricultural Experience programs.

This class includes instruction in agricultural mechanics (wood and metal work), plant science, agriculture business management (how to operate and run a farm or business) and livestock management (how to feed and take care of various types of livestock). The course also includes Credits on leadership, soil and water conservation and FFA. The students are members of the FFA and continue their Supervised Agriculture Experience.

This class will target those students planning careers as a veterinary assistant, veterinary technician, veterinarian or anyone interested in working with livestock. This class will focus on medical terminology, ethics, professionalism, and basic concepts of patient care. Identification, management and preventative care of large animals, small animals and some wild animals will be studied.