With five instructors and twelve courses to choose from, every student at AHS has the opportunity to explore many of the interesting and informative Family and Consumer classes. There are only two rooms available at each campus to teach all of these courses, so the size and number of the courses is limited. I is a survey class that covers topics in the areas of food, nutrition, consumerism, clothing and child development. This course is an introduction to many of the electives available at North. The purpose of the course is to teach skills that promote independence and life-long learning.
Students learn to plan, shop, prepare and evaluate recipes and menus to promote good nutrition.
They use their consumer skills in the selection of food, clothing and other items needed for healthy daily living. Students construct a garment plus, organize and plan for a preschool in their classroom. Career opportunities are discussed in each of the areas studied as well. I students to a higher level in the areas of foods and nutrition, clothing and child development. Projects are designed to challenge and extend student's learning from the first year.