Family & Consumer Science Courses


Family and Consumer Science is a program that provides a basis for students to understand themselves and the complex social and economic components of the society in which they live. Through Family and Consumer Science courses, students study the physical, social and emotional growth of themselves and others, explore many career options in the human services field, as well as gain many lifelong skills in both health and nutrition. Courses in this department are linked to the following Career Clusters: Education, Government, Hospitality, and Human Services. Career Direction: Courses in Family and Consumer Science at EHHS can lead to many career options to include occupations in food and hospitality, such as chefs and various levels of food preparation.


Meet Our Staff

   Lindsy Gay
  • Teaching Family and Consumer Science since 2001
  • 045 Teaching Certification - Home Economics PK-12
  • Associate of Applied Arts - Culinary Arts @ Johnson & Wales University
  • Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management @ Florida International University
  • Master of Art - Curriculum and Instruction @ University of Saint Joseph

Courses Taught

Advanced Backing Honors (CCP) - 1 Semester ½ credit Code: HOM 816 Prerequisite: C or better in Intro to Foods
This course introduces students to preparing basic foods. Emphasis is placed on identification of standard quality product, knife skills, fabrication of chicken and seafood as well as plate presentation. Note: Students enrolled in this course are dual enrolled at Manchester Community College. Successful completion of this course will grant MCC credit for Principles of Food Preparation (HSP 101).

Advanced Food Preparation Honors (CCP) - 1 Semester ½ credit Code: HOM 824 Prerequisite C or better in Intro to Foods

 

This course introduces students to preparing basic foods. Emphasis is placed on identification of standard quality product, knife skills, fabrication of chicken and seafood as well as plate presentation. Note: Students enrolled in this course are dual enrolled at Manchester Community College. Successful completion of this course will grant MCC credit for Principles of Food Preparation (HSP 101).

Intro to Food - 1 Semester ½ credit Code: HOM 821 Open to grades 10, 11, 12
This course introduces students to the basic techniques and procedures required to prepare basic foods. Emphasis is placed on safely, sanitation, recipe reading, measuring, equipment identification and basic mixing and cooking methods. This class is the prerequisite for both the Advanced Baking and the Food Preparation classes.