The Family Studies concentration of courses provides training for students:

• who seek a basis for future studies in fields of child care and nutrition, or
• who wish to seek employment in the day care services.

CHILD STUDIES 120

This course involves a study of prenatal and child development theories.  Participation in a preschool experience allows students excellent insight into the responsibilities and challenges of parents and teachers.  A study of special needs, fears, and abuse are examined in areas related to child well-being.  This course is beneficial to those students whose future career plans involve working with children in any field.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES 110

Areas of study include lesson planning, organizing and setting up a playschool, as well as hands-on teaching experience. As a member of this class, each student must achieve a minimum number of hours of leadership in large group and small group activities with preschooler observation and research assignments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES 120

Prerequisite:  Early Childhood Services 110

This one credit course is designed to provide advanced training in running a day care program.  Students are required to provide leadership in planning and providing a day care for preschoolers. Additional areas of study include infant care, the kindergarten program, guidance and discipline, child abuse, special needs children, the development of self-esteem in children, and child-related careers and job searching. 

This is an excellent course for students who are interested in furthering their studies in the fields of child care or teaching.

FAMILY LIVING 120 / FI RELATIONS FAMILIALES 120

This course is an elective for students with special interest in sociology, psychology, teaching, social work, police work and choosing a marriage partner.  Since the family has been described as the cornerstone of society and there are a multitude of factors which impact on family life, this course focuses on understanding yourself, building self-confidence, relationships with parents and peers, dating, coping with stresses inside the family, (violence, divorce, and remarriage) and coping with stresses outside the family, (drugs, alcohol, sex, date rape, and sexually transmitted diseases).  Grade 12 is an ideal time for students to reflect upon their own family experiences, consider alternate futures, and gain an understanding of daily family problems and the potential impact of their decisions in choosing a marriage partner and/or an independent life style.

Text:       Individual and Family Living in Canada, Meriong & Holloway

NUTRITION FOR HEALTHY LIVING 120

This course offers a study of the significance of food, in particular; food facts, fallacies, fads, and habits.  Special emphasis is given to the study of nutrients; how they work in the human body, identifying the best food sources of each nutrient, and recognizing the effects of using too little or too much of a nutrient. This course is an excellent introduction to any student having an interest in making better food choices or who wishes to pursue a career in nutrition or dietetics.