Owensville High School
Course Offerings
Child Development I—H1501
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: None
Parenting is for students of today who are planning for tomorrow. Students develop an awareness of the myths and realities of parenting. Topics include readiness to parent; developmental changes in families, balancing work and family; pregnancy, prenatal development, birth and the first year of life. Students will use the Real Care baby as a simulation of caring for an infant. All three major areas of parenting (caring for, nurturing, and guiding children) are explored. This class includes sex education following the Missouri comprehensive guidelines (including human reproduction and sexually transmitted infections).
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: None
Parenting is for students of today who are planning for tomorrow. Students develop an awareness of the myths and realities of parenting. Topics include readiness to parent; developmental changes in families, balancing work and family; pregnancy, prenatal development, birth and the first year of life. Students will use the Real Care baby as a simulation of caring for an infant. All three major areas of parenting (caring for, nurturing, and guiding children) are explored. This class includes sex education following the Missouri comprehensive guidelines (including human reproduction and sexually transmitted infections).
Child Development II—H1502
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Child Dev. I
This course emphasizes the relevance of studying children to aid self-understanding. It includes an overview of principles of human development from toddler through school-age, with a focus on the preschool years. Childcare observation and a student planned and run preschool represent the major portion of this class. Students will explore career opportunities working with children. This class would be beneficial to any student planning to pursue a career in education, child care, human services and health science professions.
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Child Dev. I
This course emphasizes the relevance of studying children to aid self-understanding. It includes an overview of principles of human development from toddler through school-age, with a focus on the preschool years. Childcare observation and a student planned and run preschool represent the major portion of this class. Students will explore career opportunities working with children. This class would be beneficial to any student planning to pursue a career in education, child care, human services and health science professions.
Nutrition I—H1503
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: None
This course will offer you knowledge of nutrition, food preparation and food safety. Students will study the principles of nutrition; the relationship of nutrition to health and wellness; the selection, preparation and care of food; meal management to meet individual and family food needs; optimal use of the food dollar.
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: None
This course will offer you knowledge of nutrition, food preparation and food safety. Students will study the principles of nutrition; the relationship of nutrition to health and wellness; the selection, preparation and care of food; meal management to meet individual and family food needs; optimal use of the food dollar.
Nutrition II—H1504
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Nutrition I
This course will consist of an in-depth study of food preparation. Students apply mathematics and scientific principles while preparing a variety of foods. They are required to demonstrate proper use and care of equipment. In addition, safe and sanitary lab practices will be applied in the home as well as the workplace. Foods studied and prepared in class may include: meats, yeast, breads, desserts, appetizers, and fruits and vegetables. Students will explore activities involving mealtime etiquette. Students will also plan and design a kitchen.
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Nutrition I
This course will consist of an in-depth study of food preparation. Students apply mathematics and scientific principles while preparing a variety of foods. They are required to demonstrate proper use and care of equipment. In addition, safe and sanitary lab practices will be applied in the home as well as the workplace. Foods studied and prepared in class may include: meats, yeast, breads, desserts, appetizers, and fruits and vegetables. Students will explore activities involving mealtime etiquette. Students will also plan and design a kitchen.
Housing and Interior Design—H1505
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: None
This project-based course will study the aesthetic of architectural styles, purchasing a home, analyzing housing selections, floor plans, home furnishings and furniture arrangement. Career opportunities in the housing and interior design fields will be introduced.
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: None
This project-based course will study the aesthetic of architectural styles, purchasing a home, analyzing housing selections, floor plans, home furnishings and furniture arrangement. Career opportunities in the housing and interior design fields will be introduced.
Fashion and Wardrobe Building—H1507
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: None
This course will study effective communication skills needed to address consumer issues with clothing and textiles, the importance of planning and maintaining a wardrobe, clothing care and garment construction.
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: None
This course will study effective communication skills needed to address consumer issues with clothing and textiles, the importance of planning and maintaining a wardrobe, clothing care and garment construction.
Fundamentals of Education—H1509
Grade Level: 11-12 No. Semesters: 2
Fee: None Credit: 1 Practical Art
Prerequisites: None
This course is designed for student to gain basic knowledge in the area of teaching and training profession. This course will include studies in the area of communication, problem solving and critical thinking, technology application, safety and health in a public setting, ethic and legal responsibilities, leadership and teamwork and employment and career development.
Grade Level: 11-12 No. Semesters: 2
Fee: None Credit: 1 Practical Art
Prerequisites: None
This course is designed for student to gain basic knowledge in the area of teaching and training profession. This course will include studies in the area of communication, problem solving and critical thinking, technology application, safety and health in a public setting, ethic and legal responsibilities, leadership and teamwork and employment and career development.
Food Careers—H1506
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: Nutrition and Wellness I
This course enables students to access the impact of food safety and sanitation on the health and well being of individuals, learn operational procedures and skills used in the culinary and food science industry and experiment with the biochemistry of food.
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: Nutrition and Wellness I
This course enables students to access the impact of food safety and sanitation on the health and well being of individuals, learn operational procedures and skills used in the culinary and food science industry and experiment with the biochemistry of food.
Family Living—H1508
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: None
Family…..everybody has one! This course is designed to help students understand themselves as well as their relationships with others. All topics covered are issues that face teens today, such as: friendships, self-esteem, dating, communication, parenting skills, dealing with parents, and work.
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: None
Family…..everybody has one! This course is designed to help students understand themselves as well as their relationships with others. All topics covered are issues that face teens today, such as: friendships, self-esteem, dating, communication, parenting skills, dealing with parents, and work.
Internship in Teach & Train—H1510
Grade Level: 12 No. Semesters: 2
Fee: None Credit: 1 Practical Art
Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Education
This course is designed for students who are considering teach and train profession. Each student will be assigned to a district teacher. Interns will keep daily logs, weekly journals, complete projects, prepare and present lessons and work closely with the students of the assigned supervising teacher. Intern will demonstrate good moral character, work habits, responsibility, punctuality and organizational skills.
Grade Level: 12 No. Semesters: 2
Fee: None Credit: 1 Practical Art
Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Education
This course is designed for students who are considering teach and train profession. Each student will be assigned to a district teacher. Interns will keep daily logs, weekly journals, complete projects, prepare and present lessons and work closely with the students of the assigned supervising teacher. Intern will demonstrate good moral character, work habits, responsibility, punctuality and organizational skills.
Career and Family Leadership—H1511
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: None
This course describes the general study of family and consumer sciences, including how individuals develop and function in the family, work and community settings and how they relate to their physical, social, emotional and intellectual environments. Career exploration and its impact on families are key components.
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: None
This course describes the general study of family and consumer sciences, including how individuals develop and function in the family, work and community settings and how they relate to their physical, social, emotional and intellectual environments. Career exploration and its impact on families are key components.
Survival After High School—H1512
Grade Level: 11-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: None
Congratulations, you are headed for a life on your own, because your parents will kick you out eventually! With all that freedom come life’s responsibilities. Where will I live? What will I do? What will I wear? What will I eat? Manage your life without dependence upon others. Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Let’s find out!
Grade Level: 11-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: None
Congratulations, you are headed for a life on your own, because your parents will kick you out eventually! With all that freedom come life’s responsibilities. Where will I live? What will I do? What will I wear? What will I eat? Manage your life without dependence upon others. Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Let’s find out!
World Foods I—H1514
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: Nutrition and Wellness I
This course will provide and introduction into foods of various cultures of the world, emphasizing nutrition and meal patterns of that country. This class will include demonstrations and various food preparation labs.
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Practical Art
Prerequisites: Nutrition and Wellness I
This course will provide and introduction into foods of various cultures of the world, emphasizing nutrition and meal patterns of that country. This class will include demonstrations and various food preparation labs.