Welcome to FACS

      Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS), often known by its former name "Home Economics," is an interdisciplinary field of study that focuses on the science and art of living and working well in our complex world. It's a highly practical subject that equips students with essential skills for independent living and navigating various aspects of personal, family, and community life.

FACS integrates knowledge from various academic disciplines, including:

• Developing Life Skills for Independence: Middle schoolers are on the cusp of greater independence. FACS teaches fundamental life skills like cooking and nutrition, money management, basic home maintenance, and clothing care. These are practical abilities they'll use daily, now and in the future.

• Promoting Health and Wellbeing: Students learn about healthy eating habits, cleanliness, and making informed decisions about their physical and mental health. This is crucial during adolescence when bodies are changing rapidly and health choices can have long-term impacts.

• Navigating Relationships and Social Development: FACS covers topics like human development, healthy relationships, and communication skills. These are vital for middle schoolers as they navigate increasingly complex social dynamics with peers and family.

• Fostering Responsible Decision-Making: The curriculum encourages critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills in various life contexts. Students learn to evaluate information, consider consequences, and make responsible choices regarding their wellbeing and resources.

• Exploring Career Pathways: FACS introduces students to diverse career fields related to human services, hospitality, nutrition, education, childcare, and design. This early exposure can help them consider future education and career paths.

• Building Connections to Other Subjects: FACS provides real-world applications for concepts learned in other core subjects like math (budgeting, recipes), science (nutrition, food safety), and language arts (research, presentations). It makes academic learning more relevant and engaging.

• Addressing Current Societal Issues: FACS evolves to address modern challenges. In middle school, this might include topics like media literacy, financial literacy in a digital age, or understanding diverse family structures.

     In essence, Family and Consumer Sciences in middle school provides students with a foundational toolkit for navigating the complexities of daily life, making responsible choices, and becoming well-rounded, capable individuals.