FACS 8 Courses Found schema Course Sequence

*Required .5 Personal Finance credit for Class of 2028 and beyond* Learn how to make the most of your income through your ability to understand, manage, and invest the money you earn. Online tools and activities will be used to explore various aspects of personal finance. Topics: basic economic principles, budgeting/spending patterns - checking/savings, financing and rent; credit awareness/use; housing/auto options - buy, rent or lease; investment options - stocks, bonds, mutual funds, IRA's and stock market research; identity theft and protection; insurance - auto, life, and health. Students will have opportunities to develop their personal finance and banking skills through BPA competitive events. Honors Option Available Prerequisite: None

Do you picture yourself working with people, traveling, and having a fast paced rewarding career? The Hospitality Industry offers many opportunities and it is one of the largest industries in the world. It is the second largest employer in Rochester. When you consider how expansive the industry is, the potential career choices are vast. In this course, students will explore various careers related to the hospitality industry, including Food & Beverage, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Lodging, Travel & Tourism, Event Planning, Marketing and Sales, and much more. This class is designed to help students develop and practice performing the knowledge, skills, and tasks required for success as an employee in the hospitality and tourism industry. Guest speakers and field trips are an integral component of this course. Prerequisite: None

This course provides current food-related topics such as nutrition and the relationship to good health, consumerism, and the scientific principles of food preparation. This course provides lab opportunities to enable students to practice participating in decision-making and cooperative group skills. Topics: safety and sanitation, food guide and nutritional needs, meal planning and food cost analysis, food service techniques, preparation techniques, appliance use and care, resource management strategies, meal service and etiquette. Labs may include dairy, vegetables, fruits, breads, and main courses. Prerequisite: None

Global Culinary Arts is a class designed for students interested in advanced food preparation techniques with an international flair; foreign/ethnic foods; planning and preparing meals; investigation of unique cooking equipment used around the world; meeting special dietary needs of individuals; careers in food and hospitality; applying procedures for technical vocabulary related to foods. The class provides lab opportunities and community resource guests. Labs may include soups, stocks, sauces, breads, main entrees, salads, appetizers, desserts, garnishing, event planning, etc. Honors Option Available Prerequisite: Foundations of Culinary Arts

This course provides students an opportunity to evaluate and explore career choices. The class provides the opportunity to explore a variety of career options; work in the career center; experience career counseling components including job shadowing; select appropriate high school classes to help meet one's goals; examine attributes and aptitudes needed in particular types of occupations and careers; interact with guest speakers who expose students to the world of various careers; explore career strengths, interests, and work values; develop skills to gain employment including interviews, cover letters, job applications, and thank-you letters; explore post-secondary options; develop a career portfolio that includes a working resume, references, transcripts, best practices Prerequisite: None

Housing and Interior Design is a course that will provide students with an opportunity to explore housing choices; historical and architectural styles; design elements and principles; and creation of interior environments. Individual projects simulate "real-life" opportunities to individualize one's own living space through analysis of floor plans, interior housing materials, furnishings, and arrangements. Opportunities for exploration of related careers and with business owners in these areas will be provided. Honors Option Available Prerequisite: None

Interpersonal Relationships and Communication Personal development and growth are a lifelong process. This course is designed to help an individual develop in the following ways. Topics: understanding oneself and others; analyzing male and female roles; addressing issues of violence in relationships; making wise choices in dating relationships; realistic adjustment in relationships; resolving individual and family challenges; establishing personal goals for the future; demonstrating effective communication skills in personal, family, and community situations. Prerequisite: None Was 06RLR - Life & Relationships Changed 2019-20

This course explores the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth and development of a child from birth to age five. Important components include analysis of relevant parenting issues related to the following: decision to parent; pregnancy; prenatal development; childbirth; guidance techniques; child care; career opportunities. Parenting and child development classes are for individuals who are involved in children's lives now or will be in the future. The Minnesota Department of Education strongly recommends a parenting course during high school. Honors Option Available Prerequisite: None