Announcements

 
Family and Consumer Science education provides individuals and families with 
essential knowledge and skills for managing the challenges of living in a 
diverse, global society.  Students learn relevant information applied to 
personal life along with traditional/non-traditional career options.

This course is for male and female students.  It is a course that deals with 
real-life situations and survival skills necessary for personal and family 
life.  This is a core class that provides a foundation for concepts in 
Foods/Nutrition, Child Development, Textiles, Housing Principles, Consumer 
Education and Interpersonal Communication.

ADULT LIVING goes beyond the core knowledge with a focus on the 
responsibilities of adulthood, finance, personal budgeting, interpersonal 
relationships, parenting, job skills and career research. It is recommended 
for Juniors and Seniors.  Students should have the FACS course before taking 
another course in sequence within the FACS curriculum to gain the basic 
skills and competencies for continuing progress.

Both courses are highly recommended for all students!

Check out the other FACS courses offered within the curriculum to complete 
CONCENTRATION status.  Some are offered on a rotation basis. (Examples are 
Housing and Interiors, Interior Design, Culinary, Foods and Nutrition, 
Nutrition Science, Adult Living, Textiles, Child Development, Interpersonal 
Communications, and Personal Finance. See Ms. Jones if you have questions 
regarding the availability of future FACS courses.

           Sign up for Family and Consumer courses, beginning with FACS as 
the foundation course!  Don't plan your future without these life skills.  
This course includes lessons related to personal finance, clothing care, 
maintenance and selection,housing and interior design, architecture, child 
care studies/career education which focus on high wage, high demand 
occupations along with self improvement including meal management-nutrition 
based instruction.  Math and science application that is relevant to your 
learing and retention throughout your life cycle.

Contact Ms. Jones if you have questions!
I will see you in class!!