Home Economics

LEARN THE BASICS! In this course you will learn to cook for yourself and your family. Food Studies 9/10 focuses on building confidence and creativity, basic food preparation skills and safe food practices. Main units will include: baking, breakfast, lunch and dinner.  You will leave this class able to cook foods from all four food groups. Come prepared to tempt your taste buds with your creations! 

Foundation:  None 

FOOD SURVIVAL 101. Take this course to learn the skills you need to create easy and affordable meals – not just for now, but for when you are living on your own.  Recipes will focus on practical meals and desserts and putting a twist on quick and easy foods to make them more nutritious and tasty.  You will practice your new skills not only in the Foods lab, but also cooking at home. 

Foundation:  Successful completion of Culinary Arts 10 or Foods 10 is recommended. 

WHAT INTERESTS YOU ABOUT FOOD?  This course will be built around student interest, such as: baking, international foods, sports nutrition, farm to table, food trucks, etc. There will be many opportunities to create more complex foods and expand your taste buds.  

Foundation:  Students are encouraged to have successfully completed a Food Studies 10, 11 or 12   

courses before taking this course

In Culinary Arts 10 and 11, students will develop the basic skills required to prepare meals from scratch. Students will be given the opportunity to work in a variety of different culinary stations in an industrial kitchen, under the direction of a Red Seal Teaching Chef. This course offers skill training for operating industrial food equipment and provides students with general knowledge of food safety and work safe procedures in a kitchen workplace. Customer service and team building skills are the focus as students prepare and serve a wide range of daily menu items to a population of over 1200 students. Students will also be given the opportunity to complete the Food Safe Level I training program during this course. 

Course Enrichment cost: (recommended but not mandatory) 

Food Safe Level 1 $45.00, 

Chef jacket & apron $45.00 

Foundation: Food Studies 10 is encouraged. 

Culinary Arts 12 allows students to further explore learning opportunities in the culinary kitchen. Students will develop leadership and communication skills by mentoring Culinary Arts 11 students in the kitchen.  Students will also develop kitchen management skills and contribute ideas to recipe and menu development. Students will have opportunities to compete in culinary competitions, develop promotional advertising for menus, conduct food science experiments and contribute original ideas to help manage and improve the school cafeteria business. Students will be given another opportunity to take Food Safe Level 1, if they have not completed this in Culinary Arts 11.   

Course Enrichment cost: (recommended but not mandatory)  

Food Safe Level 1 $45.00 

Chef jacket & apron $45.00 

Foundation: Culinary Arts 11, Foods Studies 11, Food Studies 12 

Learn how to make a variety of arts and crafts using textiles! Learn how to knit, crochet, and macrame! Explore felting, weaving, fabric painting, and hand embroidery projects! Learn how to sew small projects by hand and by using the sewing machine. You will also explore a variety of textiles arts and crafts related topics. This is a perfect course for beginners, no experience needed.  

Foundation:  None 

Learn how to make a variety of arts and crafts using textiles! Learn how to knit, crochet, and macrame! Explore felting, weaving, fabric painting, and hand embroidery projects! Learn how to sew small projects by hand and by using the sewing machine. If you have experience in these crafting areas than you will have the opportunity to create more complex projects that encourage you to learn new skills. You will also explore a variety of textiles arts and crafts related topics. Students are encouraged to have taken Textile Arts and Crafts 9 or 10; however, this course can be taken by beginners, no experience needed. 

Foundation:  None

Learn to Sew! In Textiles 9/10 you will design and sew your own clothing! Projects include a pair of pants or a skirt, a sweatshirt or a shirt, and a sewing project of your choice. Learn how to use and make changes to sewing patterns. Learn a variety of sewing techniques using the sewing machine and serger. Learn about and work with different types of fabrics. You will explore and learn about a variety of textiles related topics. This is a perfect course for beginners, no experience needed. 

Foundation: All experience levels welcome

Learn to sew or continue to build your sewing skills! In Textiles 11/12 you will design and create complex sewing projects. Learn how to use, make changes to, and create sewing patterns. Continue to develop your skills and knowledge by working with challenging fabrics and sewing techniques using the sewing machine and serger. Continue to explore and learn about a variety of textiles related topics. Students are encouraged to have taken Textiles 9 or 10; however, this course can be taken by beginners, no experience needed.  

Foundation: grades 10, 11, or 12 and all experience levels welcome 

DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF FASHION! Learn about the clothing industry – from design to production, retailing and marketing. Study fashion designers from around the world and uncover their secrets to success. Topics include the history and psychology of fashion, an introduction to illustration, careers, and the fashion industry. We will learn how to stay ahead of the trends, meet with real fashion designers, design our own lines (both fashion and costume), and chat with guest speakers and visit businesses in Vancouver who are leading the way in fashion. This course would be valuable for students seeking employment in the fashion industry, those applying to post-secondary fashion programs, as well as those who have a general interest in fashion.  No sewing or drawing skills required, just an open mind.  

Foundation:  None

(alternating years with Child Development and Caregiving 12) 

IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU & US! This course offers you an opportunity to understand yourself and others better. This course explores personal growth, self-concept, relationships, sexuality, lifestyle choices, and communication. We will be discussing many sensitive topics, ones that you may not have the opportunity to discuss with other adults.  We work hard on forming a safe community within our classroom so students feel comfortable asking those difficult questions. Participation in class discussions, reflective journal writing, Community Give Back projects and guest speakers are key to helping you become a happier, healthier and successful individual.  

Foundation:  None 

 (alternating years with Interpersonal and Family Relationships 11)

BABIES, BOTTLES, DIAPERS, PINS, THIS IS WHERE THE FUN BEGINS! Everything you wanted to know about where babies come from! Child Development and Caregiving takes an in-depth look at parenthood, and the stages of development from conception to 12 years of age. This course provides opportunity for hands – on projects and interactions with young children, with the possibility of volunteer hours. Students will also take care of the “Real Care Baby” (parenting simulation with computerized baby) in which they experience parenthood first-hand. Other caregiving roles will also be explored.

Foundation: None