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Home & Careers

INTRODUCTION

Home and Career is a New York State mandated course in the discipline of Family and Consumer Sciences. Every student must complete a ¾ unit course in Home and Career Skills by the end of grade 8. The course will be offered over multiple grade levels to allow for changing student development and experiences. 
 

8th Grade Home and Careers

 

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW – 10 Week Course

 

 

Career Development                                                   25 days

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            CareerReport, Oral Presentations

            Resume

            Interview

            Work Ethics

 

Financial Management                                                10days

            Finance-Budgeting

            Savings, Check Writing

 

Nutrition and Wellness                                               15 days

            Review Safety

            Food Preparation

            Nutrition –Menu Planning