The family and consumer science curriculum at
Morgan is designed for all students. Courses are provided in the areas of
fashion design, food service, housing and interior design, family relations,
and child study.
First Semester Courses
(1/2credit)
Food Service I
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
#0851
This course will cover
information and skills in the area of nutrition, meal planning, food
preparation, and food purchasing. The students will study areas that are not
only vital to health, well-being, and saving money, but also possible career
opportunities. The primary areas of focus will include: safety and sanitation
measuring, quick breads, fruits, vegetables, milk products, cheese, eggs,
grains and cooking.
Housing and Interior Design
Grades 10, 11, 12
#0835
Housing and Interior Design
is an introductory course which explores various areas in the housing field,
such as finding a home, arranging and decorating the interior spaces of the
home, home management, housing in the future, and related career opportunities.
Emphasis is put on developing a basic understanding of housing problems and the
practical use of decorating skills.
Culinary Arts I
Grades 10, 11, 12
#0835
Prerequisite: Foods II with a C average or better
Culinary Arts I laboratory classes emphasize basic cooking and baking
methods. Focus will be placed on the planning of nutritional meals. Students
will plan and prepare meals with attention to nutrition, consumerism, time
management and presentation.
This course is highly recommended for those students who plan a
career in food services.
Areas covered include meats, poultry, seafood, and foreign
foods.
Child Development and Nursery School Tech Prep
Grades 10, 11, 12
#0841
This course will qualify
you to obtain college credit though the TECH PREP Program. This course is
aligned with entry-level course Early Childhood Education at
This course is deigned to
introduce students to the fundamentals of parenting: parental care, child
birth, and care of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The students will study
the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth of the child and put
it into practice through the planning, observing, and directing of an
eight-week nursery school program. Students who enjoy working with children are
highly encouraged to enroll in this course.
Independent Living
Grades 11, 12
#0868
This course includes
basic skills for functioning in an adult society. Students will evaluate
personal values and goals, wants, and needs, in order to make more satisfying
decisions. Topics covered will be: banking, job hunting, paying bills, apartment
hunting, budgeting, food preparation and meal planning, clothing care, and
communicating with others.
Second Semester Courses
(1/2credit)
Food Service I
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
#0875
Same description as first semester course #0851
Fashion Design I
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
#0849
Same description as first semester course #0848
Food Service II
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
#0881
Prerequisite: Foods I
with a C average or better
This course will expose
students to advanced food preparation techniques and entertaining. The primary
areas focused will include: yeast breads, cakes, pastries and regional cooking.
An understanding will be developed in the principles of attractive affordable
meal planning.
Culinary Arts II
Grades 10, 11, 12
#0886
Prerequisite: Culinary I with a C average or better
This course emphasizes more advanced techniques in planning and
preparing nutritious meals for a variety of situations. There will be a focus
on menu planning, recipe selection, preparing a market order, equipment
selection and food preparation. Provides basic knowledge of dining and table
service.
Children: A Closer Look/Nursery School
Grades 10, 11, 12
#0838
This course examines the
current issues in the world of young children. The topics to be explored
include child abuse and neglect, infertility, birth order, influences, and
preschool nutrition. This course will prove to be most informative to
students who are planning careers in child or family related areas.
CHILDREN: A CLOSER
LOOK/NURSERY SCHOOL
#0886
This course examines
current issues in the world of young children. Several topics explored include
child abuse and neglect, promoting positive discipline, basic nutrition and
childhood obesity, eating disorders, children and safe use of technology, and
keeping children safe. This course would be beneficial to anyone looking to
parent in the future or to anyone going into the fields of child development.
Independent Living
Grades 11, 12
#0891
Same description as first semester course #0868
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