• FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE:  FACS OF LIFE 


    FACS of Life (formerly known as FCS Personal Focus) is a survey course linked to high school Education and Training, Finance, Health Science, Hospitality and Tourism, and Human Services CTE Clusters.  Topics include interpersonal skills, decision making, developing peer relationships, child development, nutrition, dietary practices and food preparation.  Students incorporate technology use, career opportunity options and community involvement.  Guest speakers and field trips are included                                                                      

    Semester Course        

    Grade Placement: 7 and 8

    Special Note:  $20 supply/materials lab fee and additional cost may be required for personal projects.

     

    FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE:  HUMAN SERVICES 

    Investigating Careers FCS Human Services (formerly known as FCS Consumer Focus) is a survey course linked to high school Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications; Finance; Health Science; and Human Services CTE Clusters.  Topics include family, traditions, food preparation, interior design, child development (preschool through elementary), and the marketplace and consumerism.  Students learn the importance of self-management in planning for future careers.  Technology use, career exploration, and high school endorsements are incorporated. Field trips and guest speakers are included.  Field trips and guest speakers will be incorporated.                            

    Semester Course

    Grade Placement: 7 and 8

    Special Note:  $20 supply/materials lab fee and additional cost may be required for personal projects.

     

    COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS 

    College and Career Readiness (formerly known as Exploring Careers) students integrate academic skills and reallife events by investigating high school CTE Clusters, graduation endorsements, and postsecondary options through self-assessment and planning linked to personal interests.  Field trips and guest speakers are an integral part of the course. 

    Semester Course        

    Grade Placement: 7 and 8

    Special Note:  $20 supply/materials lab fee and additional cost may be required for personal projects.    

     

    Teachers

    • Michelle Hubbard-FACS of Life, Human Services and College and Career Readiness *Department Chair