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INDEPENDENT
LIVING
Grades 10,11, 12
.5 credit
(5809)
CCP Prerequisite(s): None
This course teaches students how to manage personal resources by
making informed choices. It presents real-life situations that
students may encounter in the near future. Topics include career
planning, budgeting, cars and loans, financial services, credit,
insurance, influence of advertising, and consumer awareness.
Students apply their skills to critical thinking, decision making, and
money management.
PARENTING AND
CHILD
DEVELOPMENT
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit
(5810)
CCP Prerequisite(s): None
This course focuses on human growth and development from
conception to age three with an emphasis on roles and
responsibilities of parents. Observations and classroom experiences
with infants and young children may be included. Topics include
teen pregnancy, effective discipline, safety, and child abuse.
Students may take this course for Level 2 credit, which requires
additional course work including supplementary reading, book
reports, and projects. Permission from the teacher is required for
students taking this course for Level 2 credit. See page 17 for
information on college credit through College Career Pathways.
CHILD
DEVELOPMENT
LAB
Grades 10, 11, 12
.5 Credit
(5811)
CCP Prerequisite(s): Teacher Recommendation
FAMILY AND
SOCIETY
Grades 11, 12
.5 Credit
(5812)
CCP Prerequisite(s): None
This course examines interpersonal relationship skills. Emphasis is
placed on personal development and responsibility in the family.
Students are exposed to a variety of crises that impact the family
unit. Topics include marriage, divorce, and domestic violence.
INTERIOR
DESIGN
Grade 9, 10, 11,12
.5 Credit
(5813)
CCP Prerequisite(s): None
This course develops students’ knowledge and skills in housing and
interior design. Topics include consumer aspects of housing,
careers, elements, and principles of design, floor plans, period
housing styles, furniture, and lighting. Both residential and
commercial applications are included. Students engage in hands-
on activities and creative projects.
This course is designed in order for students to understand children’s
physical, intellectual, and social-emotional development. In addition,
topics include Child Development Theorists, Strategies for Promoting
Growth and Development and Career Paths. Students will be participate
in a positive collaborative experience with Head Start. They will learn
how to meet preschooler’s special needs and observe and participate in
developmentally appropriate practices.
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