Family and Consumer Sciences

Students gain a foundation for managing individual, family, career and community roles and responsibilities. Students focus on areas of individual growth such as personal goal achievement, responsibilities within the family and accountability for personal safety and health. They also explore and practice financial management, clothing maintenance, food preparation, positive and caring relationships with others and self-assessment as related to career exploration. Students apply problem-solving and leadership skills as they progress through the course. Mathematics, Science, English, Social Sciences, Fine Arts and Technology are integrated throughout the course.

Students use higher order thinking skills to help them develop responsible and positive attitudes toward their societal roles. Through lab experiences and simulated activities with peers, students focus on their individual development as well as their relationships and roles within the family unit. Students use computers, technology, Math, Science and Language Arts to prepare for college and personal responsibilities. Emphasis is also placed on resource management, nutrition and wellness, goal setting and career exploration.

Students focus on their individual roles in the community as well as how the community influences individual development. Students develop change-management and conflict-resolution skills and examine how global concerns affect communities. In addition, students enhance their knowledge of nutrition and wellness practices and learn how to solve household problems by maximizing consumer and family resources. Students also increase their leadership abilities and explore how volunteerism aids communities. Mathematics, Science, Language, Social Science and Technology are integrated throughout the course.