FACS

Family and Consumer Sciences

Phone: (630) 942-6616

About Our Department

Strengthening Families. Empowering Individuals. Building Communities.

Department Members

GIFFORD	CHRISTA	(630) 469-6500	x4700	christa_gifford@glenbard.org
HUNGERFORD	JODY	(630) 942-6608	x4256	jody_hungerford@glenbard.org

Course Descriptions

By studying the Fashion Industry, students observe fashions from design to delivery in the stores. By making pajama pants, students discover how clothing is made and display their individuality. Throughout the course, students will build a portfolio, creating projects which reinforce learning and provide them with the opportunity to utilize the principles and elements of design. Additionally, students use a computer program to learn what styles they look best in, study trends in fashion and examine how current trends are linked to those of the past. The Glenbard South Fall Fashion Show is also part of this class, wherein students learn how to plan and produce a quality show enjoyed by the entire school and community.

Do you want to design clothes? Then this is the class for you. Create your own unique clothing collection, select the fabrics, name the line, and determine who you are designing for. Learn how to create store quality displays that entice the shopper to buy your product. All stores have a promotion department; the Glenbard South Fashion Show will provide an important opportunity for you to work on the production and promotion of a special event. Areas of study include an in-depth career search on Fashion Designers. Students will learn about current fashion trends and who creates the trends, how next year’s colors were chosen, and schools that specialize in Fashion degrees and their programs.

Students interested in home or vocational food preparation learn the basic techniques of cooking by preparing a variety of food products. Students learn how to measure correctly, use equipment properly, work safely and efficiently in the kitchen, and apply these principles to on-the-job or at-home cooking environments. Topics explored are nutrition, dining etiquette, table setting, and convenience products presently on the market. Pizza, stir-fry, a braided coffee cake, home-made pasta, cheesecake and cookies are examples of items which are made, sampled and evaluated by the student chefs and instructors.

This intermediate course continues to develop the basic techniques of food preparation necessary for creating appetizing and delicious meals. Student chefs will create dishes using different preparation methods and equipment. Creative meals are planned, prepared, and served utilizing different types of meal service which may be used at home as well as in food service occupations. If you have a sweet tooth, you will have the opportunity to make cakes and learn to decorate them like a professional. During this course, student chefs will cook with a variety of meats, bake tender yeast breads, and produce delicate cream soups.

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to use their creative talents in food preparation in such areas as garnishes, appetizers, candy making and entertaining. Students will utilize the computer to find recipes, adjust ingredients, and discover how ingredients affect the final product. By utilizing this knowledge of food chemistry, student chefs will create recipes using lower fat alternatives, etc. Students will also experiment with cuisines from other countries as well as studying the culture of that land. A wide variety of guest speakers will expose students to opportunities in the Culinary Arts industry.

Advanced Survey Foods is a comprehensive course for seniors who have not had foods courses. Enjoy the company of your classmates while you learn the basics of kitchen safety and sanitation, measuring ingredients, and using the microwave properly. Students learn enough in this semester course to “survive” very well on their own in a dorm and later in an apartment or living independently. Student chefs will prepare soups, salads, meats, vegetables, cookies, and pizza, and get tips on basic entertaining while on a budget. While enrolled in the class, seniors learn not only how to use kitchen equipment and work efficiently in the kitchen, but also how to prepare healthy meals, and how to become better consumers.

Have you been around young children and enjoyed the responsibility? In Child Development, students are exposed to the growth and development during pregnancy and the first year, the toddler stage, and the preschool child stage. Students enrolled in this course study the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development (P.I.E.S.) of children in all of these stages. During our Little Raider Preschool, which runs from 9 to 11 weeks, students receive hands-on experience planning, teaching and observing 2 1/2 to 5 year olds. This is a must take for students planning a career in education of any level.

The second level of Child Development involves student participation in planning and conducting the Little Raider Preschool for three months. There is an increased emphasis on careers in Early Childhood and Education. Students will be exposed to a variety of career opportunities with children and have the opportunity to gain knowledge through guest speakers and field trips. By observing and getting to know the children, students understand the abilities and personalities of preschool age children. Creating experiences in Art, Music, Science, Math, and Dramatic Play, students will expand the children’s level of understanding and note the traits that make all of us unique. All students planning to major in Elementary Education should take advantage of this valuable experience.

School should prepare students for the future. This class does just that! Most students will experience the joy and frustration of raising a child, and this class helps to prepare students for that vital adult role. Even though no one can drive a car without a license, there is no such law in place about being a parent. This class examines critical questions about parenting: what are basic parenting skills? What should new parents expect from their baby? What should a new baby expect from their parents? If a child throws a temper tantrum, how does an effective parent react? What does it cost to raise a child from birth to age 18? Parenthood is a choice, and students examine reproduction and family planning as well as pregnancy and childbirth in order to make an informed decision. Students will enjoy highlights in the class such as field trips, an opportunity to take a simulation “Baby” home, and participation in the Little Raider Preschool. Parents play many roles, and this class helps to prepare students to deal with the many challenges of parenthood.

“Life” is about relationships and this class is about “life”. We begin by studying ourselves, our personalities, and our relationships with our friends and our family members. As we begin to understand ourselves, we begin to understand others. Communication is an essential part of this course and there is a great deal of discussion on topics such as parent/teen conflicts, dating, values, morals, long term relationships, and preparation for marriage, divorce, and grief. Just “getting along” with others in your daily life is not enough anymore. Learn how to find common ground with coworkers, what makes a good marriage, and what you need to build a strong foundation for emotional maturity while dealing with the roller coaster ride we call life.

Students who appreciate the popular television shows, “Cribs” and “Extreme Home Make-over” will enjoy “Creating Spaces.” Students learn the principles and elements of design as they relate to interior design. Students will create a portfolio, which will include furniture styles, different styles of houses, kitchen planning and basic floor plan designs. Students may enjoy a short unit using CAD (Computer Aided Design), which helps students understand the structural as well as the interior design of a home. Lighting, floor coverings, wall and window treatments are all topics that students will explore. The final project will be to select or design a floor plan and create a comfortable living space for a family while selecting examples of furniture, flooring, as well as wall and window treatments.

This course is designed for the student who has a special interest in one area or field of Family and Consumer Sciences and desires to expand their knowledge or talents in this area. Student and teacher will jointly outline the course contents, requirements, and methods of evaluation. The student will then pursue their studies and activities independently.