La Habra High School
Applied Arts Department

Home Economics and Technology Standards
SUCCESSFUL LIFE SKILLS

The student will:
  • explain and interpret the inter-dependence and importance of all jobs to the success of the organization.
  • describe the roles and responsibilities of management and employees.
  • explain the need for all workers at all levels to act and dress appropriately.
  • demonstrate work-force management and team-building strategies.
  • explain work site policies concerning employer and employee rights and responsibilities, including strategies for handling harassment.
  • describe educational requirements, job opportunities, and working environments.
  • demonstrate positive work attitudes, self-confidence, honesty, perseverance, and self-discipline.
  • apply effective management strategies in the use of resource for handling the responsibilities of work, personal, and family life.
  • use active listening skills.
  • model effective relationships across age, gender, and cultural groups.
  • apply problem solving strategies and current technology to manage resources for balancing work, personal, and family responsibilities.
  • analyze the differences in families, family roles, and responsibilities.
  • demonstrate communication skills that build quality relationships.identify sources of family conflicts and crises.
  • identify strategies for adjusting to major life changes.
  • discuss the stages of dating, engagement, and marriage.
  • compare and evaluate products and services.
  • create financial plans that reflect goals.
  • manage resources for individuals and families.
  • identify the rights and responsibilities of consumers and businesses.
  • describe national, state, and local laws and resources related to consumer protection.
  • recommend strategies for consumers in exercising their rights and responsibilities.
  • identify types of advertising.
  • evaluate the effect of advertising on consumer behavior.
  • demonstrate responsible behavior in health choices to avoid risks related to stressful situations, substance abuse, and personal relationships.
  • identify resources for receiving aid.
  • define types of abuse.
  • identify, evaluate, and select apparel that meets the social, physical, and psychological needs of family members.
  • describe ways in which fiber, fabrics, and finishes affect the appearance, construction, and care of apparel and textile products.
  • explain the current labeling requirements.
  • demonstrate skills and equipment used in clothing repair.
  • demonstrate proper techniques of safety, sanitation, food handling, and care of equipment and appliances.
  • plan nutritionally balanced menus.
  • develop a food budget.
  • list cost-cutting techniques.
  • understand food-labeling laws.
  • develop and evaluate floor plans, space arrangements, and color schemes for living and working environments.
  • consider individual and family needs when selecting home furnishings, accessories, and equipment in order to provide a functional aesthetically pleasing living environment.
  • determine the type of housing that meets his/her needs.
  • apply leadership skills to activities.
  • demonstrate the principles of the democratic process to work cooperatively in group settings.
  • create financial plans that reflect the distinction between needs, wants, and goals.
  • understand how to use credit responsibly.
  • understand the purpose of taxes.
  • list common tax percentages
  • develop skills in shopping, baking, record keeping, and other consumer decisions.