WAVA
Our FAC Classes
Courses in Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) aim to equip students with the necessary skills to successfully handle their roles in family, career, and community while fulfilling their responsibilities. FACS courses facilitate the development of leadership and communication abilities through engaging projects that promote critical thinking.
Down below you'll see the different FAC Classes that we have here at WAVA (Washington Virtual Academies) that are available through 9-12th grade
Education and Training Explorations
Course Length: One Semester
Prerequisites: None
About:
The Education and Training Explorations course is designed for students to explore careers found in the Education and Training Career Cluster. Students in Education and Training Explorations will study a variety of topics, including professional skills and job responsibilities of various education job workers.
Culinary Arts 1
Industry Recognized Credential Available
Course length: One Semester Prerequisites: None
About:
Thinking of a career in the food service industry or looking to develop your culinary skills? This introductory course will provide you with basic cooking and knife skills while preparing you for entry into the culinary world. Discover the history of food culture, food service, and global cuisines while learning about food science principles and preservation. Finally, prepare for your future by building the professional, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills that are critical to a career in the culinary arts.
Early Childhood Education
Course Length: One Semester
Prerequisites: None
About:
Are you curious to see what it takes to educate and nurture early learners? Use your curiosity to explore the fundamentals of childcare, like nutrition and safety, but also the complex relationships caregivers have with parents and their children. Examine the various life stages of child development and the best educational practices to enrich their minds while thinking about a possible future as a childcare provider!
Family and Consumer Resources
Course Length: One Semester
Prerequisites: None
About:
This course focuses on the development of skills and knowledge that will help teenagers' transition into adult roles within the family and the community. Students engage in activities to learn about managing money, entering the world of work, establishing a home and family, preparing nutritious meals, working as part of a team, and caring for the environment and their community. Students gain an appreciation for the work of the family and how they as individuals contribute to the well-being of their family and their community. The course features include games, videos, slideshow galleries and avatars.
Culinary Arts 2
Industry Recognized Credential Available
Course Length: One Semester
Prerequisites: OTH060 Culinary Arts 1
About:
Did you know that baking is considered a science? Building on the prior prerequisite course, discover how to elevate your culinary skills through the creation of stocks, soups, sauces, and learn baking techniques. Examine sustainable food practices and the benefits of nutrition while maintaining 20 taste, plating, and presentation to truly wow your guests. The last unit in this course explores careers in the culinary arts for ways to channel your newfound passion!
Early Childhood Education 2
Industry Recognized Credential Available
Course Length: One Semester
Prerequisites: OTH161 Early Childhood Education 1
About:
Building on the previous prerequisite course, discover the joys of providing exceptional childcare and helping to develop future generations. Learn the importance of play and use it to build engaging educational activities that build literacy and math skills through each stage of childhood and special need. Use this knowledge to develop your professional skills well suited to a career in childcare!