Middle School Courses:

• 6th Grade Skills for Adolescence
• 7th Grade Family and Consumer Science
• 8th Grade Exploring Family and Consumer Science

High School Courses:

• Food Basics, Food Service, Advanced Food Service
• Food Science, Advanced Food Science*
• Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Infant and Toddler Development**
• Family Living
• Fabric & Design 1,2,3

*  Food Science has been DPI approved to count towards Science credit for graduation.  Advanced Food Science is awaiting DPI approval to count towards third science credit for graduation

**Introduction of Early Childhood Education and Infant and Toddler Development have a transcripted credit agreement with CTVC. Students who successfully complete these courses can receive 3 credits per course.

About

Family and Consumer Sciences Education empowers individuals and families across the lifespan to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse global society. The focus is on families, work, and their interrelationships.

Mission

The mission of Family and Consumer Sciences Education is to prepare students for family life, work life, and careers by providing opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors needed for:

• Strengthening the well-being of individuals and families across the life span.
• Becoming responsible citizens and leaders in family, community, and work settings.
• Promoting optimal nutrition and wellness across the life span.
• Managing resources to meet the material needs of individuals and families.
• Balancing personal, home, family, and work lives.
• Using critical and creative thinking skills to address problems in diverse family, community, and work environments.
• Successful life management, employment, and careers development.
• Functioning effectively as providers and consumers of goods and services.
• Appreciating human worth and accepting responsibility for one's actions and success in family and work life.