Family and Consumer Sciences

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1

In this course, scholars will gain skills to progress toward a career in ASL Sign Language Interpreting. Scholars will learn about the world of the deaf and hard of hearing. They will exit the course knowing basic levels of vocabulary, grammatical structure, and conversational skills. Scholars will also gain an awareness of the deaf culture and history and be introduced to short conversational dialogues in ASL.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 2

Building on skills learned in ASL, SLI 1st Year, scholars will gain more in-depth knowledge and skills. Increased interaction in the deaf community is emphasized.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 3

Scholars continuing in the 3rd year program of ASL, SLI learn advanced grammar, vocabulary, and usage. Cultural aspects of deaf culture are included, and scholars continue to improve expressive signing skills through interaction with those in the deaf community.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 4

4th-year scholars continue their study of advanced-level grammar, vocabulary, and usage. This course also allows scholars to pursue advanced-level interpreting skills in preparation for a career as a sign language interpreter. Job shadow and internship opportunities are available for scholars to interact on an advanced level in the deaf community. See instructor for information on college credit availability.

TEACHER ACADEMY

This year-long course prepares scholars to work in the field of education. Through a practicum experience with a mentor teacher in a local elementary school and the development of a professional portfolio, scholars practice and develop competencies in presentation skills and a variety of strategies for working in groups. Successful graduates of the course are encouraged to return to FWPS when they complete their teaching certificate and are guaranteed an interview for any applicable teaching positions.

Prerequisite: Child Development

NUTRITION AND WELLNESS

This course focuses on factors that influence nutrition and wellness across the life span. Scholars learn to evaluate the nutritional needs of individuals and families and to evaluate factors that affect food safety from production through consumption. A variety of lab experiences allow scholars to demonstrate their ability to handle and use foods in basic recipe preparation. Food Worker Card Certification is available.

*Paired with Culinary Arts Foundation

CULINARY ARTS FOUNDATIONS

This course focuses on the general study of cooking and related culinary arts. Included are instructions in food preparation, cooking techniques, equipment operation and maintenance, sanitation and safety, communication skills, applicable regulations, and principles of food service.

*Paired with Nutrition and Wellness

PROSTART CULINARY FOODS 1

The ProStart Program is a 2-year industry-based curriculum that prepares high school scholars for careers in the restaurant and food service industry. Scholars gain valuable restaurant and foodservice skills through academic and workplace experiences. Year 1 competencies include: preparing and serving safe food, kitchen basics, foodservice equipment, nutrition, breakfast foods and sandwiches, salads and garnishes, fruits and vegetables, working with people, business math, and controlling foodservice costs. Passing the ProStart Final Exam at the end of the 2-year program results in the achievement of an industry-recognized certificate.

PROSTART CULINARY FOODS 2

In the second year of the ProStart program, scholars will study the history of food service, the lodging industry, the art of service, standard accounting practices, and food preparations such as potatoes and grains, desserts and baked goods, meat, poultry and fish, and soups and sauces. Passing the ProStart Final Exam at the end of the 2-year program results in the achievement of an industry-recognized certificate.

Prerequisite: ProStart Culinary Foods 1

Child Development

This course provides opportunities for scholars to analyze principles of human growth and development from prenatal to 8 years of age. Scholars analyze conditions that influence children at various ages and stages, including issues of nutrition, safety, guidance and discipline, and child abuse. Through a practicum or internship experience, scholars practice age-appropriate strategies with preschool-age children. Scholars may earn their WA STARS Child Care Basics certification.

Family Psychology & HEALTH

This course allows scholars to analyze the functions and expectations of various types of relationships. Communication skills, conflict prevention and resolution, and family leadership skills are topics that scholars address in individual and group learning activities. Through group process, scholars explore and demonstrate standards that guide behavior in interpersonal relationships. Scholars will analyze strategies to manage resources for responsible lifestyle decisions. Scholars should exit this class having developed personal health, plans, and goals relating to a variety of topics: emotional well-being and mental illness, alcohol, drug abuse prevention, CPR and emergency procedures, HIV, AIDs, and sexual decisions, fitness, nutrition, and weight management.