Home Economics is the PLACE YOU WANT TO BE! Home Economics has something for everyone. Our courses can help you meet graduation requirements, learn lifelong skills, provide an opportunity to explore career options, gives you a chance to express your individuality and creativity and have fun all at the same time. 

 

Food Studies 11 – MFOOD11 

This course is for everyone! From those who have never set foot in the kitchen to the accomplished chefs out there. It’s time for some real tasty treats. Whether its breakfast, lunch or dinner, there is always something delicious happening in Food Studies 11. Looking for a part time job in the food industry? Not only will you gain valuable food handling experience, but you will also have the opportunity to be certified for the industry recognized Food Safe program. 

 

Food Studies 12 – MFOOD12 

FOUNDATION COURSE:  Food Studies 11 

Do you enjoy cooking? Are you willing to try new foods? This advanced foods course will tingle your taste buds with new flavours. Whether it’s food with a foreign flair or gourmet treats, you will practice advanced techniques designed to impress and create tasty treats. Bon Appetit! 

 

Textile Arts and Crafts 11 – YHEC-IA

Add to what you learned in Textile Arts and Crafts 9 or come and try us for the first time. This course will give students a chance to de- velop and refine many different crafting techniques using specialized crafting tools. Soft sculpture, card design, candle and soap making, seasonal projects, and painting are just some of the unique crafts we will do in the course. There is no prerequisite necessary but students should be prepared to use their creativity to express them- selves through production and/or design of a textile arts and craft. 

 

Textile Arts and Crafts 12 – YHEC-2A

Are you an advanced crafter? Do you like to make challenging pro- jects? Then this is the course for you. Projects may include designing your own pillow cover, 3 dimensional greeting cards, quilting, locker hooking, soft clay sculpture and design and paint a canvas bag. Individual Projects may also be included if time permits. 

 

Textiles 11: Sewing – MTXT-11 

Whether you have beginning sewing skills or have taken previous courses, this is an opportunity to make clothes that express your unique style and meet specific needs. Learn to alter designs and to combine fabrics to make professional looking garments. Students may choose to provide materials for enhanced project work. 

 

Textiles 12: Sewing – MTXT-12 

FOUNDATION COURSE: Textiles Studies 11 

Learn the secrets of professional tailors in this course. This is a chance to develop skills which will label your projects as profession- ally made’. Students may choose to provide materials for enhanced project work. 

 

Child Development and Caregiving 12 – MCDAC12 

SMALL CHILDREN, TODDLERS AND NEW BABY CARE 

Everything you wanted to know about children under 12 and more. Family Studies 11 is an in-depth look at parenting and childcare career choices. Topics include pregnancy and parenting, as well as infant and toddler development. Throughout the course we will examine the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development for both parent and child through theory, hands-on projects and interactions with young children. In addition, students may also choose to bring home a Real Care Baby (parenting simulation with computerized baby) in which they experience parenthood first hand. This is a great course for anyone who hopes children will be part of their future whether at home, or as a career. 

 

Interpersonal and Family Relationships 11 – MIAFR11 

WHEN I GROW UP… This course explores the adult side of relationships and the issues that we face. Topics include: LOVE, MARRIAGE, FAMILY, CONSENT, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS and INTIMACY. Throughout the course we will examine family life in other cultures, and in Canada and Learn about career and life path options related to children and families. Learning strategies will include discussions, lectures, videos, and the creation of a love book- let and planning your own wedding. In addition, students may also choose to bring home a Real Care Baby (parenting simulation with computerized baby) in which they experience parenthood first hand. This is a great course for anyone who hopes children will be part of their future whether at home, or as a career. 

 

Fashion Industry 12 – MFIND12 

Explore the world of fashion in this project-based course with a variety of hands-on learning with little to no sewing involved. You will have the opportunity to create a mini version of your own fashion line including glamourous gowns, stunning shoes and other accessories seen on your favourite celebrities. Follow fashion icons like Selena Gomez, Drake and Kylie Jenner and determine how their styles influence pop culture. Projects may include how sneakers, handbags and denim jeans became a common wardrobe item. Learn how poodle skirts were all the rage in the 1950’s and how crop tops, chokers and distressed jeans have re-emerged in recent decades. Other topics include famous fashion designers, illustration and discovering how fashion trends develop. 

 

FOUNDATION COURSE: Open to all students in grades 10, 11 and 12.