Family & Consumer Sciences Classes!
Interested in a career in education, social services or the medical field? Then Child Development & Early Childhood Education are right for you!
| Child Development & Parenting | · Learn about children’s emotional, physical, social and intellectual development. · Many hands-on projects and activities – including the electronic baby and empathy belly! Little Vikings Preschool teachers |
| Early Childhood Education
C or better in Child Development | · Create lesson plans for preschool – school-age children · Complete the Gateways to Opportunity ECE curriculum – leading to a professional credential and scholarship opportunities! · Prepare for many possible careers · Create a professional portfolio · Observe children Little Vikings Preschool teachers |
Interested in learning how to cook? Whether you plan to learn how to cook to survive when you are on your own or want to become a professional chef, these classes are great opportunities for you to develop your skills --- and eat what you make in class!
| Culinary Arts No prerequisite | · You will learn how to make foods with dairy, fruits & vegetables, eggs, yeast breads, quick breads, cookies and more! · We will discuss and make healthy options and learn how to prepare complete meals. |
| Global Foods No prerequisite | · Go on a culinary tour of the world! · Prepare foods from the United States, Italy, Mexico, France, China, Germany and more. · You will also learn how to grill and prepare gourmet foods. |
| Baking & Pastry C or better in Culinary Arts OR Global Foods | · Learn how to run a small business – Vikings Coffee! · Produce high quality baked goods and pastries with a strong focus on professionalism and service. · You will make breads, pastries, cakes, custards, sauces, chiffon/merinque/mousse and specialized desserts. |
| Hospitality & Tourism C or better in Culinary Arts or Global Foods | · Explore the scope of the travel/tourism, hospitality and event planning industries. · Operate and run a small business - Vikings Coffee! · You will learn about management in all forms including human resources, customer service, operations, marketing and planning. |
| Restaurant Entrepreneurship 1 C or better in Baking & Pastry or Hospitality & Tourism | · Investigate career paths in culinary arts · Double period class! · Menu costing, purchasing and preparing menus · Plan and prepare foods for catering events. · Manage Vikings Coffee and catering events! |
| Restaurant Entrepreneurship 2 C or better in Baking & Pastry or Hospitality & Tourism | · Explore careers in culinary arts and hospitality · Double period class! · Run Vikings Coffee and catering events. · Plan and prepare foods for catering events in the community. |
Do you love interior design or fashion? Are you interested in career opportunities in fashion, management or interior design? Then check these out!!
| Housing & Interior Design | · Discover the development of housing through the ages. · Discuss elements & principles of design and complete many hands-on projects! · Create floor plans, design boards and utilize various interior design samples. |
| Fashion Merchandising 1 & 2 | · Learn about the fashion industry through hands-on projects and activities (including a unit of sewing). · Discover the history of fashion, haute couture, ready-to-wear, textile manufacturing, marketing, retail operations and visual merchandising! |