J J010 FOOD DISCOVERIES 1 5
A course that develops knowledge and skills needed to meet individual food needs through nutrition and food preparation.
J J020 FOOD DISCOVERIES 2 5
A course that develops the knowledge and skills needed to prepare meals and deal with nutritional problems. Units will include nutritional problems, planning and marketing for various lifestyles and income levels, food preparation for meals and special occasions. Prerequisite: Food Discoveries 1 or Single Survival.
J J070 BASIC CLOTHING 1 5
This course develops the understanding of selection and construction of clothing and to become acquainted with wise consumer practices related to clothing. Students learn the properties, weaves, and care of types of fabrics, (man‑made and natural fibers), the care and operation of sewing machines and equipment, and learn to follow pattern instructions. Units on wardrobe planning, grooming, and careers may be included.
J J080 INTERMEDIATE CLOTHING 2 5
This course is a continuation of the development of basic skills in selection and construction of clothing with emphasis in pattern alterations. An emphasis on wise consumer practices as related to selection and construction of clothing will be covered. Prerequisites: Basic Clothing 1 or 11th or 12th grade standing.
J J090 ADVANCED CLOTHING 3 5
This course includes specialized instruction in one or more of the following areas: Tailoring techniques, creative pattern designs and other advanced clothing construction techniques. Prerequisites: Intermediate Clothing 2A or 11th or 12th grade standing.
J J100 WARDROBE CONSTRUCTION 4 5
The purpose is for the student to achieve skills in complete wardrobe coordination. The course includes selecting styles, patterns, colors, and fabrics that can be used well together. Students will compare home sewn and ready‑made garments to gain experience as a consumer. This course will continue development of skills learned in Clothing. Prerequisite: Advanced Clothing 3.
J J110 CLOTHING SEMINAR 1 5
J J111 CLOTHING SEMINAR 2 5
This course is an independent-study in advanced clothing techniques. Requirements for credit will be established between teacher and student on a contract basis. The course may be repeated one time for credit.
J J125 CLOTHING AND FASHION MERCHANDISING 1 5
J J126 CLOTHING AND FASHION MERCHANDISING 2 5
Clothing and Fashion 1 & 2 is a two-semester course designed to provide a student with the basic skills, vocabulary and techniques necessary to develop an artistic perception to the world of fashion. In the first semester, students will learn and apply color theories, basic line and design principles, beginning fashion sketching and basic sewing techniques. Students will complete an individualized basic sewing project that will apply and demonstrate skills learned. The second semester includes researching and reporting on the history and evolution of costume, grooming, and personal care. In addition, students will learn to assess visual displays for aesthetic qualities. Art and sewing skills will be exhibited by creating an original design project. Throughout the semester, careers in fashion will be explored to connect the skills learned to possible careers and other subject areas of study.
J J127 CLOTHING AND FASHION MERCHANDISING 3 5
J J128 CLOTHING AND FASHION MERCHANDISING 4 5
Advanced Clothing and Fashion Merchandising 3 & 4 is a two-semester course designed to provide a student with advanced skills, vocabulary and techniques necessary to develop an artistic perception to the world of fashion. In the first semester students will learn and apply color theories, basic line and design principles to fashion sketching, and garment design work to various projects. Students will study the properties, care and incorporation of textiles used in the art of fashion. Students will complete and assess an individualized sewing project; applying knowledge of design, color, line, and advanced sewing skills. The second semester includes researching and reporting on cultural costume of countries around the world and their contributions to the global world of fashion. Students will learn and aesthetically assess the principles and elements of design by creating a three-dimensional window display and participating in window modeling in the community. Students will continue to learn additional sewing skills, alterations and repair techniques. Throughout the two semesters, careers in fashion will be explored to connect skills learned to possible careers and vocational opportunities. This course meets the GUHSD Fine Arts graduation requirement. Prerequisite: Clothing and Fashion Merchandising 1& 2.
J J140 HOUSING AND INTERIOR DESIGN 1 5
This is the first semester of a two‑semester course in which students will learn the basics of housing and interior design. The unit of study includes consumer choices, housing history, elements and principles of line, design and color, and basics of home construction. This course taken with Housing and Interior Design 2 (J141), will meet the one-year Fine Arts graduation requirement.
J J141 HOUSING AND INTERIOR DESIGN 2 5
This course is an extension of Housing and Interior Design 1. Students will explore interior design needs more extensively. The focus will be on housing needs through the exploration of styles, trends, availability, energy use and conservation, and changes in a student's life cycle. This course taken with Housing and Interior Design 1 (J140), will meet the Fine Arts graduation requirement. Prerequisite: Housing and Interior Design 1.
J J150 ON YOUR OWN 1 5
This course is a down‑to‑earth approach of developing skills to live on your own through exploring alternatives for housing, spending, travel, leisure and management of human resources. Students in grade 12, who have not previously met the Life Management Skills requirement, may substitute J150 AND J155 or J150 AND J180 for the Life Management Skills AS2" graduation requirement. This option is also available to students who have transferred into the District during the 12th grade.
J J155 ON YOUR OWN 2 5
This is the field study that goes with On Your Own 1. Students must be simultaneously enrolled in On Your Own 1 to be enrolled in On Your Own 2. Time will be spent in the community inspecting housing, comparing care and purchases of automobiles, exploring options in banking and credit, seeking types of health care, comparing types of insurance, computing income tax, interviewing for jobs, doing research on product comparisons, and planning for travel and leisure. Completion of this course should give the students skills for successfully living on their own.
J J160 CHILD DEVELOPMENT 1 5
The purpose of this course is to provide a basic understanding of family planning, prenatal development and care, childbirth, and the development of the child from infancy through early childhood years. The course includes the social, physical, and emotional growth of the parents and child. Develops a framework for exploration of parenting. This class is open to all grades.
J J170 CHILD DEVELOPMENT 2 5
The purpose of this course is to provide a general understanding of children three years through school age, and to develop parenting skills relating to this age child. Learn to appreciate children as individuals and obtain experience in guiding a group of preschool children. Special parenting situations, adoption, broken homes, disabled children, etc. are analyzed. Child development and related field career opportunities will be explored. Prerequisite: Child Development 1 or teacher approval.
J J178 NURSERY SCHOOL AIDE 1 5
The purpose of the nursery school course is to provide a human relation, laboratory where the student not only observes the child's development processes but also plans and provides the opportunities necessary for the child's fullest development. Students will study and evaluate the types of nursery schools provided in the San Diego area. Each student will observe at least two nursery schools in the area. The course objectives are for the students to gain insight into the development of the preschool child, to be able to work with children in preschool group situations, to plan activities, and to make and use educational and entertaining toys.
J J180 FAMILY RELATIONS 1 5
A course designed for seniors who want an in‑depth study of mate selection, marriage, and family living. Students in grade 12, who have not previously met the Life Management Skills requirement, may substitute J150 AND J180 for the Life Management Skills (S2) graduation requirement. This option is also available to students who have transferred into the District during the 12th grade.
J J185 EXPLORING FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE 1 5
J J186 EXPLORING FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE 2 5
This course will emphasize leadership concepts plus seven areas of Family and Consumer Science standards (i.e., Child Development, Individual and Family Issues, Parenting, Foods and Nutrition, Housing and Interiors, Clothing, and Consumerism). This course supports State framework requirements for school site provision of career path programs.
J J190 SINGLE SURVIVAL 1 5
This course is a creative approach for students to develop skills that will meet their needs for survival in the area of foods, clothing and other related areas. This course is open to grades 11 and 12.
J J200 SINGLE SURVIVAL 2 5
This may be offered as a one‑semester course or be continued into a second semester with the choice of the teacher. This course is open to grades 11 and 12.
J J205 TEEN PARENT AIDE 5
The purpose of the Teen Parent Aide is to provide assistance in the care and nurturing of the infants/toddlers in the Teen Parent Day Care Co-op. The teen parent will work directly with the Co-op supervisor. The Teen Parent must have his/her child in the Co-op. The Teen Parent must work in the Co-op every semester he or she is involved with the program. The Teen Parent must be an active student in the Teen Parent Program.
J J210 TEEN PARENT DAY CARE CO-OP INTERN 5
The purpose of the Day Care Co-op Intern is to provide assistance in the care and nurturing of the infants/toddlers in the Teen Parent Day Care Co-op. The interns will work directly with the Co-op Supervisor. Prerequisite: Child Development I & II or permission of the site coordinator.
J J251 QUILTING 1 5
J J252 QUILTING 2 5
This is a two-semester class in which students investigate art and quilting. Students will explore the principals of art and the elements of deign using various art mediums, i.e. paint, paper, and fabric. These units will be taught sequentially, each followed by a quilt project. The students will also study the historical and cultural impact on our society. Noteworthy quilt makers will be featured. This class also includes a field trip to a quilt show, typically held in Balboa Park.
J J333 INTRODUCTION TO TRAVEL AND TOURISM 5
This is a one-semester interdisciplinary course that provides both introductions to the travel and tourism industry and exposure/experience with current, significant technology. Students use technology to learn the various components of the travel and tourism industry, a history of the industry, an introduction to marketing and to the various careers available in travel and tourism. Students also engage in a case study of their own particular city, and examine current trends that are affecting the way people travel both for leisure and for business. Students will concurrently develop and enhance skills in keyboarding, word processing, networking, desktop publishing, creating databases and spreadsheets, and using the Internet for research.
J J336 HOSPITALITY/TRAVEL DESTINATIONS 1 5
J J337 HOSPITALIYY/TRAVEL DESTINATIONS 2 5
This year long course is geared to providing students with the opportunity to employ all the information they have learned about the Travel & Tourism industry through an examination of various areas of the world that are major tourist destinations for Americans. Geography & Hospitality course work is infused in to the course.
J J840 SPECIAL STUDY/FAM/CONSUMER SCIENCE 5
Students enrolled in this program will be assigned to individual instructors to develop an educational program. Enrollment and completion of this course will achieve 2.5 credits.
J J841 SPECIAL STUDY/FAM/CONSUMER SCIENCE 5
Students enrolled in this program will be assigned to individual instructors to develop an educational program. The instructor will designate the number of credits (normally 5 per semester).
J J850 TRANSFER COURSE 5
This course is for a student who has been attending a school outside the Grossmont District. The subject matter field has been identified; however, the course description or title is not readily matched with a course in the Grossmont District Master Course Title Book. Elective credit has been granted.
J J851 TRANSFER COURSE 5
This is a second semester transfer course. In cases where students remain in the same subject matter field during the second semester, using this course identification will allow a more accurate recognition of the course work.