Family & Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Science programs stimulate students to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse global society. Our unique focus is on families, work and their interrelationships. The mission of Family and Consumer Science education is to prepare students for family life, work life and careers in Family and Consumer Science by providing opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed for:
Strengthening the well-being of individuals and families across the lifespan.
Becoming responsible citizens and leaders in family, community and work settings.
Promoting optimal nutrition and wellness across the lifespan.
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 career 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.
Meet the Teacher
Shannon Wessels
Hello! My personal philosophy is to teach practical skills and knowledge about real-life skills that they can use right now and/or for a future career. If you have any questions please email me!
Background
Career & Technical Education Credential in FACS Core, Early Childhood Services, Hospitality & Tourism, Visual and Design Arts.
Post Secondary Credential in Education & Training, Visual and Design Arts, Business.
BS in Family and Consumer Science Education from the University of Wyoming.
MA in Information, Learning, and Technology from the University of Colorado at Denver.
Contact
Email: shannon.wessels@dcsdk12.org
Room: HRHS- #1680
Website: bit.ly/wesselshrhs
Meet the Teacher
Alyssa Hicks
Hello! My name is Alyssa Hicks and I absolutely love teaching CTE - I think it is so incredibly important that students learn real-life skills. I have been teaching CTE Family and Consumer Sciences for 10 years, and have a bachelors degree from Colorado State University.
Contact
Email: alyssa.hicks@dcsdk12.org
Room: HRHS- #1660
Human Services Classes
Level 1:
CTE Teen Choices
CTE Interpersonal Relationships
CTE Nutrition & Wellness
CTE Life Management
CTE Career Pathways
Level 4:
FACS Work Experience
Education Classes
Level 1:
CTE Educ Child & Adolescent Development
Level 2:
CTE Teacher Cadet 1A & CTE Teacher Cadet 1B
Level 4:
FACS Work Experience
Fashion Design Classes
Level 1:
CTE Fashion Design I
Level 2:
CTE Fashion Design II
Level 4:
FACS Work Experience
Interior Design Classes
Level 1:
CTE Interior Design Residential
Level 2:
CTE Interior Design Commercial
Level 4:
FACS Work Experience
CTSO
Career & Technical Student Organization
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Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education in public and private school through grade 12. FCCLA offers intra-curricular resources and opportunities for students to pursue careers that support families. Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in their families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education.
Today, more than 235,000 student members are active in over 4,900 chapters across 46 states, the District of Columbia, the American Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. The work of FCCLA helps students and teachers focus on a variety of youth concerns, including parenting, family relationships, substance abuse, peer pressure, sustainability, nutrition and fitness, teen violence, and career preparation in four specific Career Pathways. Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life—planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal communication—necessary in the home and workplace.