Columbus East High School

Child Development and Parenting
1 semester, 1 credit
Grades 9-12

Child Development and Parenting addresses the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors associated with supporting and promoting optimal growth and development of infants and children. A project-based approach that utilizes higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes is recommended in order to integrate suggested topics into the study of individual and family issues. The focus is on research-based nurturing and parenting practices and skills that support positive development of children. Topics include: consideration of the roles, responsibilities, and challenges of parenthood; human sexuality; adolescent pregnancy; prenatal development; preparation for birth; the birth process; meeting the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, moral and cultural growth and development needs of infants and children; impacts of heredity, environment, and family and societal crisis on development of the child; meeting children's needs for food, clothing, shelter, and care giving; caring for children with special needs; parental resources, services, and agencies; and career awareness. One of theChild Development and Parenting
1 semester, 1 credit
Grades 9-12

Child Development and Parenting addresses the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors associated with supporting and promoting optimal growth and development of infants and children. A project-based approach that utilizes higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes is recommended in order to integrate suggested topics into the study of individual and family issues. The focus is on research-based nurturing and parenting practices and skills that support positive development of children. Topics include: consideration of the roles, responsibilities, and challenges of parenthood; human sexuality; adolescent pregnancy; prenatal development; preparation for birth; the birth process; meeting the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, moral and cultural growth and development needs of infants and children; impacts of heredity, environment, and family and societal crisis on development of the child; meeting children's needs for food, clothing, shelter, and care giving; caring for children with special needs; parental resources, services, and agencies; and career awareness. One of the 5 FACS courses from which students may choose 3 to fulfill the required Health and Safety credit.

Advanced Child Development
1 semester, 1 credit
Grades 9-12

Advanced Child Development is a sequential course that addresses more complex issues of child development and early childhood education with emphasis on guiding physical, social, emotional, intellectual, moral, and cultural development throughout childhood. Topics include positive parenting and nurturing across ages and stages; practices that promote long-term well-being of children and their families; developmentally appropriate guidance and intervention strategies with individuals and groups of children; meeting needs of children with a variety of disadvantaging conditions; and exploration of all aspects of the "industry" for selected child-related careers. Authentic applications are required through a preschool at Columbus East High School

 5 FACS courses from which students may choose 3 to fulfill the required Health and Safety credit.

Advanced Child Development
1 semester, 1 credit
Grades 9-12

Advanced Child Development is a sequential course that addresses more complex issues of child development and early childhood education with emphasis on guiding physical, social, emotional, intellectual, moral, and cultural development throughout childhood. Topics include positive parenting and nurturing across ages and stages; practices that promote long-term well-being of children and their families; developmentally appropriate guidance and intervention strategies with individuals and groups of children; meeting needs of children with a variety of disadvantaging conditions; and exploration of all aspects of the "industry" for selected child-related careers. Authentic applications are required through a preschool at Columbus East High School