Family and Consumer Sciences
Our Mission
Our Mission
The mission of Family and Consumer Sciences Education is to prepare students for family life, work life, and careers in Family and Consumer Sciences by providing opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors needed for:
The mission of Family and Consumer Sciences Education is to prepare students for family life, work life, and careers in Family and Consumer Sciences by providing opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors needed for:
- Developing teamwork, communication, collaboration, and time management skills needed for career readiness and successful employment.
- Exploration of different careers through research and internships.
- Becoming responsible citizens and leaders in family, community, and work settings.
- Promoting healthy lifestyles including optimal nutrition and wellness.
- Managing finances to meet the needs of individuals and families.
- Using critical and creative thinking skills to address problems in diverse family, community, and work environments.
- Appreciating diversity and accepting responsibility for one's actions and success in family and work life.
- Understanding the developmental needs of children and lasting effects.
- Expressing themselves through creativity.
- Developing and practicing hands on skills related to course work.