Academic School Year 2007 - 2008

Mrs. Janice Hueschen, Instructor

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COURSE TITLE: Child Development

COURSE #: 1405

Grade Level: 11 - 12

Length: Semester (Semester 2) (offered 2009-2010)

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed for those students who plan to become a good parent as well as for those who plan to work with children. The focus of the class will include the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth and development of children as infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. There will be a preschool experience and homework on a regular basis.

 

COURSE TITLE: Family Living

COURSE #: 1403

Grade Level: 11 - 12

Length: Semester (Semester 1) (offered 2008-2009)

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Strong families are important to individuals and to society. In this course, students will learn about families and how to apply this knowledge to their own lives. Units will include understanding family as a foundation, examining roles and relationships, supporting family through challenges, and building a marriage and family. There will be opportunities for individualized learning and presentation.

 

COURSE TITLE: Home and Design

COURSE #: 1404

Grade Level: 11 - 12

Length: Semester (Semester 2) (offered 2008-2009)

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Homes protect people and provide them with a safe environment in which to live. In this course, students will learn about creating a comfortable environment for today and for tomorrow. Units will include housing needs and architectural design, and planning design for living. There will be opportunities for individualized learning and presentation.

 

COURSE TITLE: Parenting

COURSE #: 1401

Grade Level: 11 - 12

Length: Semester (Semester 1) (offered 2009-2010)

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed for those students who plan to become a good parent as well as for those who plan to work with children. The focus of the class will include parenting readiness, pregnancy and prenatal care, birth process, and physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth and development of newborns. There will be an experience with a baby model, and homework on a regular basis.