Family & Consumer Science

The focus of Family and Consumer Sciences programs is the family, self, others, and related careers. It provides students with the opportunity to become knowledgeable about themselves and others so they can make responsible decisions, interact effectively, and prepare for occupations. Management and consumer skills are included in all courses.

8th graders in Family and Consumer Science (FCS) class.

6th grade FCS

6th grade FCS students focus on ideas and skills to strengthen self, family, and the quality of life for all people. Students explore and apply life management skills to needs at home and within the community. Concepts studied include foods, nutrition and wellness, sewing, and care giving relationships.

 

7th grade Exploratory FCS

This 9-week class provides students with the opportunity to explore the area of Family and Consumer Sciences. Curriculum in this class relates to learning skills that will enable students to share in family responsibilities now, as well as prepare them to be responsible for themselves and others in the future.

Students in this class work on beginning activities related to clothing care, use of sewing machine, and serger., hand stitching, growth and development of infants and children, safety and sanitation in food preparation, measuring and following a recipe, and making healthy nutritional decisions.

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FCS- Individualized

This 8th grade course is designed to expose students to a variety of learning's in the areas of Resource Management, Being an Individual, Families and Friends, Care giving and Child development, Food and Nutrition,and Clothing and Living Spaces. Students divide their class time between individualized and group learning activities.

Students organize their learning experiences by using a calendar system. They are responsible for planning and managing their resources wisely, including those designated for a food budget lesson. The emphasis of this class is on practicing management skills, cooperation, and responsibility.