Life Skills Foods
This course is offered every other year. It will include skills/concepts that involve
becoming independent in the kitchen and the community. The curriculum will be broken
down and modified to accommodate the learning needs of the students. Great to take
before participating in Basic Foods, International Foods, or any other Family and
Consumer Economics class. Topics include: Nutrition and food groups, Kitchen safety
and sanitation, Kitchen equipment and utensils, Food preparation, Reading recipes,
labels, and coupons, and Community awareness (including mealtime etiquette and
grocery shopping). Students will participate in a number of labs to increase their basic
skills knowledge in the kitchen.
Life Skills I
This course will cover personal skills/concepts one will need in order to live healthy
(physically, emotionally, and socially), independent lives. The curriculum will be broken
down and modified to accommodate the learning needs of the students. Topics include:
Responsibility and independence, Improving self-esteem, Accepting/handling criticisms
and stress, creating/maintaining relationships (family, friends, and peer pressure),
Improving communication (including telephone skills an