Family and Consumer Sciences is a practical area of study that utilizes knowledge from all subject areas to enrich every aspect of everyday living. Students develop and acquire new talents and skills, learn about themselves and explore career possibilities. In all courses, students will use problem-solving steps to solve real life problems with consideration to fulfilling short- and long-term career and/or personal goals. Also, they will actively be involved in creating and maintaining a healthy living and learning environment. Each course addresses New York State Learning Standards.

Family & Consumer Science 8
Grade 8
8th grade students will learn about college and career readiness by exploring a career of their choice and learning to prepare for the workplace (job applications, resume/cover letter writing, interview skills, and work ethics). Students will also become financially literate, covering topics like checking & savings accounts, debit and credit cards and budgeting, while making connections to the current state of the United States economy. 

Intro to Culinary Arts
Grades 9-12, 1 Credit
Learn culinary skills and techniques during this full year course. Knowing how to prepare delicious and nutritious food is a skill that all young adults should be familiar with before heading off to college or living independently. These skills include preparing basic to challenging recipes while learning about different cooking techniques and methods, enjoying a wide variety of appetizing foods while learning to use special cooking equipment, and discovering how food choices are related to health and wellness. Students will explore the following units: quick breads, knife skills, soups and stocks, cookies, meat, basic pastries, yeast breads, grains (pasta, rice, quinoa). 
 

Advanced Culinary Courses

International Foods, Gourmet Foods and Baking and Pastry are all Advanced Culinary courses. These courses will rotate every 3 years, giving Students who wish to continue in the culinary program, the Opportunity to obtain 4 culinary credits before graduation.

Baking and Pastry
Grades 10-12, 1 Credit
This is a full year, every-day course suitable for students in grades 10-12 who have previously taken Intro to Culinary Arts. Students will learn the principles of baking ingredients, baking techniques, baking terminology, and basic kitchen math. Students will learn the function of ingredients and methods by creating yeast breads, quick breads, pastries, cookies, cakes, custards, and candy. Cake decorating techniques will also be taught.

Prerequisite: Intro to Culinary Arts
 
Gourmet Foods
Grades 10-12, 1 Credit
Gourmet Foods is a full year course suitable for students in grades 10-12 who have previously taken Intro to Culinary Arts. Culinary Arts students will build upon concepts and techniques learned in previous culinary courses during this advanced food preparation course. The incorporation of food science will be a major component to this class. Students will have the opportunity to see real-world applications of their laboratory skills and enhance their knowledge of scientific principles and processes through the study of food and nutrition. Students will receive instruction in advanced food practices such as candy making, egg cookery, cooking methods, seasonings and spices, food garnishing, plating, menu development, and nutrition and service skills. 

Prerequisite: Intro to Culinary Arts 

International Foods
Grades 10-12, 1 Credit
Explore foods from different countries and regions within the United States. Preparation of ethnic and regional cuisine is the focus in this full year course. Students will examine the relationship between food and culture, learn about the importance of culture, geography, ethnicity, religion, race in relation to food, new cooking techniques and equipment used to prepare a wide assortment of ethnic dishes, understanding unique nutritional practices, and food rules and priorities for cultures and countries around the world.

Prerequisite: Intro to Culinary Arts

College Child Psychology
Grades 11-12, 1 Credit 
3 College Credits – LIU/C.W. Post

Students taking this course will discover how a child develops, learns, and interacts with others in the school environment and surrounding world. Explore factors that influence a child’s physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development throughout the early years. Find out more about how knowledge of child psychology and development can be applied to a variety of study and careers. Students will gain experience working with three and four-year-old children by taking on an active role in our BHS preschool program! There will be opportunities for students to create, plan, and teach a variety of lessons and learning activities, while applying what they are learning. Students will also engage in a caretaking experience with a “Real Care Baby” infant simulator. This course is offered for 3 college credits through the LIU High School Scholars Program at Long Island University, C.W. Post campus. The cost for this course is approximately $290.00, to be paid by the student directly to LIU. Students enrolled in this course are encouraged to take the class for college credit. 

Prerequisite: Students who take this course should have a genuine interest in working with young children. *Department recommendation required. 

BHS Panther Preschool Lead Student-Teacher Program
Lead Student-Teachers for the BHS Panther Preschool Program should have a genuine interest in the preparation and planning aspects of teaching early childhood. Students will gain additional experience working in our BHS Panther Preschool Program by leading activities, helping with classroom design, planning special events and field trips, preparing and organizing engaging learning materials, and other aspects that contribute to making our preschool a special place for children. This is a great opportunity to explore a career in teaching while still in high school!

Pre-requisite: Child Psychology *Department recommendation required.