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INTFOO International Foods ½ credit semester Grades 10 – 12 This class builds on the skills learned in “Basic Foods” by applying the techniques of preparation and the planning of nutritious meals around the cuisine of other countries. This round-the-world tour will explore customs, people, and reasons why particular food choices are common for that country. Each kitchen group will have an opportunity to select a country of their choice to plan and prepare a meal and invite guests. There will be approximately one “labs” per week. A fee is required for this course. Prerequisite: Basic Foods PROFOOD Professional Foods I ½ credit semester Grades 11 & 12 This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of the Foodservice Industry. If becoming a Foodservice Professional or working in the growing Hospitality and Tourism Industry is a goal of yours this class will start the journey. We will cover the business and the 'back of the house' sides of this industry. In this hands-on class you will have a chance to practice a variety of techniques in quantity food production. Prerequisite: Basic Foods FASHT1 Design Technologies ½ credit semester Grades 9 – 12 Students will be exposed to basic design principles in the Fashion and Interior Design arenas. Student learning will be personalized in Fashion Technology or Interior Design based upon the interest of each student. Students will furnish their own fabric, notions and some patterns for construction projects. CHDEV1 Child Development 1 ½ credit semester Grades 9 – 12 This course focuses on the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of the infant, beginning with a study of “parent-readiness”, a healthy pregnancy, fetal development, prevention of birth defects, labor and childbirth. Students will examine the effects of parent-child interaction on the child’s development. CHDEV2 Child Development 2 ½ credit semester Grades 10 – 12 This class focuses on the toddler and preschool-age child in the areas of physical, emotional, social, intellectual, as well as moral development. Concerns for children such as child abuse, disabilities and family issues will be addressed. Students will study the many aspects of day care and have an opportunity to plan and conduct a series of “play schools” right in class! Prerequisite: Child Development 1 30