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520 INTERIOR DESIGN - 9/12 S 5 Credits
Description: Learn to decorate interior spaces. Students will evaluate and create floor plans and customize decorating through the selection of flooring, wall covering, window treatments, furniture and accessories. This project-oriented class will use computers, field trips and speakers to explore interior design.
Prerequisites: None
521 CLOTHING, TEXTILES & DESIGN - 9/12 S 5 Credits
Description: Design and create your own textile project(s). Explore careers in the textile, clothing and design industry as well as refine personal and professional images. Computerized sewing machines, patterns and small equipment will be used to complete projects.
Prerequisites: None
522 CREATIVE TEXTILES - 9/12 S 5 Credits
Description: Explore creative design and sewing techniques in this project-oriented class. Create projects of your choice by applying a variety of techniques to redesign clothing and create interior accessories.
Prerequisites: None
523 FOODS FOR TODAY - 9/12 S 5 Credits
Description: Explore food preparation, nutrition and meal planning for today’s busy lifestyle. Students will participate in lab experiences and use the Internet, cookbooks and textbooks to learn about food.
Prerequisites: None
524 INTERNATIONAL FOODS - 9/12 S 5 Credits
Description: Travel the world without leaving home. Students will apply cooking techniques in the preparation of foods from many countries/cultures. Students will understand the influences on American food heritage and explore how foods reflect customers and traditions.
Prerequisites: None
525 CULINARY SKILLS - 10/12 S 5 Credits
Description: Learn the fundamentals of the culinary arts by applying the principles of food preparation and presentation. Participate in labs and related classroom studies, discuss the how and why of cooking, and gain confidence in skills and techniques. This course is articulated with Metropolitan Community College.
Prerequisites: None
526 EVERYDAY LIVING - 10/11 S 5 Credits
Description: Everyday Living is a semester course in health education and human growth and development, available to 10th or 11th grade students to fulfill graduation requirements. This course addresses the emotional, intellectual, and physical needs of the adolescent--information, guidance, and support in making responsible life decisions.
The curriculum is designed to meet local, state and federal mandates for drug education and comprehensive health education as well as the needs of this age of adolescence. It is a comprehensive study of self-concept, drug use and abuse, divorce, death and loss, suicide, violence, stress, aging, friendships and dating, and understanding human sexuality. Information will be used by students as they practice critical thinking regarding their personal lives, apply problem solving and decision-making skills, and deal with peer pressure. A pro-abstinence approach is taken in the understanding of sexuality unit.
Throughout this course, the seven core values of the eighth grade comprehensive health course are again highlighted. Those values:--self-control; social justice; promise keeping; respect; equality; honesty and responsibility are incorporated into lessons and student activities. Communication with families and use of community resources will be encouraged.
Current Board policy enables parents/guardians to request, for philosophical or ideological reasons, that their son/daughter be excused from this graduation requirement. Students excused from Everyday Living would register for one of the Human Resource Courses as a replacement. This replacement course, along with the current requirement that all students take one of the Human Resource Courses, means that students excused from Everyday Living will be required to take two of the Human Resource Courses to fulfill the graduation requirement. Parent/Guardians should contact the principal’s office for direction and assistance.
Prerequisites: 10th Grade Standing
527 CHILD DEVELOPMENT - 11/12 S 5 Credits
Description: Learn what it takes to create a positive environment for children! Explore the impact of childcare and parenting on the first years of development through interaction with babies, toddlers, preschoolers, guest speakers and possible field trips. This course is a good choice for anyone interested in a professional or technical career, or for personal growth and practical experience. This course will help prepare for careers in education, coaching, medicine, childcare, and counseling as well as future parenting. Child Development fulfills the Human Resource graduation requirement. This course is articulated with Metropolitan Community College.
Prerequisites: None
528 ADULT LIVING - 11/12 S 5 Credits
Description: You’re moving on and getting ready to be on your own. Learn skills to prepare for real life situations. Topics include money management, relationships through the life cycle, health through the life cycle and a career and life plans. This course fulfills the Human Resource graduation requirement.
Prerequisites: None
Family and Consumer Science Staff
| Name | E-Mail Address | Biography |
| Chanda (Bruland) Cornish | crbruland@mpsomaha.org | Mrs. Cornish is in her second year at Millard South High School, and in her fifth year of teaching. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in Family and Consumer Science. In her spare time she enjoys shopping, traveling, cooking and spending time with family. This year she is teaching Everyday Living Interior Design and Creative Textiles. She got married this summer. |
| Brenda Hess | bhess@mpsomaha.org |
Brenda Hess received both her bachelors and masters degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She has taught in a number of Omaha and Millard schools, at both the middle and high school level. Brenda is married and has two children; a son who is married with a new baby, and a student at UNL, and a daughter who works for Kiewit. Along with her husband, Mrs. Hess is a representative for a high school student foreign exchange program and is on the West Omaha Young Life committee. Mrs. Hess’ hobbies include reading, golf, and entertaining family and friends. Mrs. Hess is department head and teaches Everyday Living, Foods for Today and Culinary Arts. She also coaches the Millard South Culinary Team in competitions and is the sponsor for the department’s FCCLA Club (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America). |
| Nichole Larson | nmlarson@mpsomaha.org |
Mrs. Larson is in her ninth year of teaching at Millard South. Shereceived her degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney inHealth and Family and Consumer Science. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and 1 year old daughter, decorating cakes, cooking and visiting with family/friends. This year she isteaching Adult Living and International Foods. |
| Carla Robinson | ccrobins@mpsomaha.org |
Carla Robinson received her bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado, Master's degree from the University of Nebraska-Kearney and an Educational Adminstration certificate from University of Nebraska-Omaha. She has taught in Colorado and Nebraska, in large and small schools, and in middle school, high school and university settings. She teaches Child Development and Every Day Living classes. |
| Barb Vanderbeek | bjvanderbeek@mpsomaha.org | Barb Vanderbeek is in her second year as a member of the FCS staff at Millard South. Her bachelor’s degree was earned at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in Family and Consumer Science. Barb is originally from Omaha and taught for 11 years in the Omaha Public Schools. She also spent 8 years living in St. Charles, Missouri (just outside of St. Louis.) The time spent in Missouri included various teaching experiences, raising children with her husband and cheering for the St. Louis Cardinals, as well as many trips to see family and friends in Omaha. Barb enjoys many activities, especially if they are active, outdoor or family-oriented. Barb’s teaching responsibilities for 2008/09 will include Foods for Today, Everyday Living and Apparel and Design. She will also co-sponsor the FCCLA club. |
