Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Family & Consumer Sciences Courses Available at Crete High School
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Adult living
This course provides students the opportunity to learn the skills to function independently and as members of family and society. Students will explore relationships, self-management skills, employability skills, personal development, career planning, and apartment living. Students will have the opportunity to complete an FCCLA competitive event in this course.
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CHild development
This course provides students the opportunity to learn the knowledge, skills, and practices necessary for nurturing the growth and development of children. Students will explore the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social aspects related to children from prenatal through age 12. Students will have the opportunity to complete an FCCLA competitive event in this course.
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Prostart i
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Food & Nutrition with a C or above. This course uses an industry-driven curriculum that prepares students for careers in the restaurant and food service management industry. Students will explore career paths; safety and sanitation; industry standards; salads, dressings, and dips; sandwiches and pizzas; stocks, sauces, and soups; cooking methods; and introduction to baking. Students will be made aware of opportunities for competition in ProStart and FCCLA. The ServSafe Food Handler certification may be available to students. This course is a prerequisite for ProStart II.
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prostart II
Prerequisite: Prostart I with a C or above. This advanced course uses an industry-driven curriculum that prepares students for careers in the restaurant and food service management industry. Students will explore menu management, cost control, eggs, dairy, fruits, vegetables, grains, meats, poultry, seafood, yeast breads, desserts, and global foods. Students will be made aware of opportunities for competition in ProStart and FCCLA. The ServSafe Food Manager certification may be available to students.
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introduction to Family & Consumer
sciences
This course provides students the opportunity to learn essential life skills and careers in the human services pathway. Students will explore career readiness; textiles and hand sewing; relationships; child development; food preparation, nutrition, and wellness; housing and design; and resource management. Students will be made aware of FCCLA and opportunities available in other FCS classes.
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fundamentals of Food & Nutrition
This course provides students the opportunity to learn about the foundation of nutrition and basic food preparation skills. Students will explore current dietary recommendations, demonstrate safe and efficient practices in the preparation of foods, and apply the elements of meal planning. This course is a prerequisite for ProStart I.
How Family & Consumer Sciences Will Impact Your Future
FCS courses use current research, experiential activities, and technology to help students develop the essential knowledge and skills to lead better lives, be work and career ready, build strong families, and make meaningful contributions to our communities. Students who are enrolled in FCS courses at Crete High School have the opportunity to relate their learning to FCCLA. Most classes provide a framework for students to start STAR Event projects.
How FCCLA Opportunities Can Benefit You
Students who are involved will go through the experience of working together as a chapter. Through projects and discussions, members will gain insights of leadership and practice their skills. Through competitive events, the students will learn about public speaking, teamwork, and time management. Getting involved in FCCLA will help students grow as an individual with technical and social skills. Being a part of this chapter will not hurt the students in any way, but benefit the students through various skills and diverse knowledge about their family, career, and community.
How To Give Back To Your Community and School
Students who are involved in FCCLA receive many opportunities to give back to the foundation that has been supporting them. Since FCCLA is focused on the community, our chapter focuses on projects that would give back to others. The chapter is mainly driven by the members and what they want to focus on. Our Crete chapter appreciates the community of Crete and everybody at school that helped us create a new chapter; therefore, our main mission to help our community and school as much as possible. If you are a student that has a passion to give back to your community or Crete Public Schools, join FCCLA as our chapter will try our best to help you fulfill your passion of giving back!
Members' Experiences
Gia Balli-Avelar: Secretary
"I am the secretary. I help keep things in order and act as an assistant to the other members. I myself am 15 years old and this is my first year in FCCLA."
Tram Ngo: Vice President of Public Relations
"I got involved in FCCLA through my friend who encouraged me to come to the 2nd chapter meeting. Without knowing what I got myself involved in, I ran for the vice president position of pubic relations and I could not be happier. I am glad to be a part of something so new and exciting at our school."
Kathia Dimas: Vice President of Membership
"I am Vice President of Membership for the Crete FCCLA chapter. I am a junior in high school and plan on becoming a human resource officer in the future."