Core Courses & Electives

Course # 671 – Middle School Family & Consumer Science

Semester Course (Grade 7 & 8 Elective)

Students will be introduced to nutrition facts, the importance of safety and sanitation in the kitchen by practicing safety rules, and basic food preparation techniques by making simple food products. Students will also be introduced to financial literacy and basic consumer skills. Students will learn about credit and how it effects their future, how saving money at a young age is important. Students will also learn how compare products for best value and reliability, budgeting and what their rights and responsibilities are as a consumer. Safety, a good attitude and working with others will be stressed.

Course #980 – Developmental Wellness (Grade 8)

The eighth grade health course is a required year-long course, which meets every other day. It consists of a comprehensive study of drugs and alcohol. The short and long term effects of various drugs will be examined. Social and cultural influences, methods of prevention, and strategies for treatment will be explored. The discussion of health topics, which are timely and relevant, will also be prominent features of this course. Health information will be disseminated through discussions, case studies, group work and independent projects.