Family and Consumer Sciences and FCCLA

Family and Consumer Sciences goes hand and hand in FCCLA. Family and Consumer Sciences involves the relationship between individuals, families, the community, and the environment in where we live. Family and Consumer Sciences is important for many possibilities like planning for your career, gain useful skills for getting employed, understanding nutrition and it's importance, obtain knowledge about childcare practices, parenting, positive communication, financial literacy, and resource management. These opportunities are also found within FCCLA. At Belle High we are provided with a variety of FCS classes, such as housing, world foods, nutrition, career development, and child development.

FACS Department Course Descriptions

Career Development/Entrepreneurship Course Code 096803 CIP Code 19.0201This course introduces individuals to career pathways in family consumer sciences and human services-related occupations. It explores the development, marketing, and management functions associated with owning and operating a family consumer sciences and human services-related business. Instruction emphasizes career development and preparation components; balancing family life and entrepreneurial ventures; hands-on activities in entrepreneurial concepts; and use of technology. FCCLA is an integral part of this course.
Child Development I (Fall Semester) Course Code 906821CIP Code 19.0706This course focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children. It includes instruction in parent-child relations, parenting practices, special needs of children, parental and environmental influences on child development, external support services, and related public policy issues. The RealCare baby project is a part of this course. FCCLA is an integral part of this course.
Child Development II (Spring Semester)Course Code 096826CIP Code 19.0706This course provides advanced study in child development and guidance, including the physical, social, and intellectual development of children. Actual experience in supervising children provides the opportunity to improve parenting skills, explore careers related to child development, and identify general employment skills. FCCLA is an integral part of this course. (Prerequisite: Child Development I)
Family and Consumer Leadership Course Code 096837CIP Code 19.0701This course is a directed FCS capstone experience in a selected area of Family and Consumer Sciences in which students will partner with local business, industry and public service agencies. Written reports required. Students will use prior Skills and knowledge from FCS coursework to actively identify an issue concerning families, careers, or communities, research the topic, and develop and implement a large scale project to advocate for positive change. Units include the history of the FCCLA Organization, leadership development, and the Five Life Smarts Topics of consumer rights and responsibilities, the environment, health and safety, personal finance, and technology. Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) activities will be an integral part of this course.(Independent Study, Instructor )
Family/Individual Health (9th Grade Girls Health)Course Code 096840Cip Code 19.0000 This course meets the needs of today’s students and focuses on the promotion of personal and family health throughout the lifespan. It includes concepts in communicable diseases, family relations, substance abuse, nutrition, sports nutrition, fitness and other concerns pertaining to the development of personal and family health. Career opportunities in health-related fields are investigated. FCCLA is an integral part of this course. Family/Individual standards are aligned to the Nation Health Standards. (meets 0.5 health credit graduation requirement)
Nutrition and Wellness (Fall Semester)/ Food Innovations (Spring Semester)Code 096824 CIP Code 19.0501Prepares individuals to understand the principles of nutrition; the relationship of nutrition to health and wellness; the selection, preparation, and care of food; meal management to meet individual and family food needs and patterns of living; food economics and ecology; optimal use of the food dollar; underand and promoting nutritional knowledge; and application of related math and science skills. FCCLA is an integral part of this course.
Food Innovations (Spring Semester)Course Code: 096827 CIP Code: 19.0501This course prepares individual to use the scientific method to study the biological and chemical basis for food fermentation, preservation, processing, and preparation. Students utilize concepts of food product development through measuring, recording and graphing data as well as predicting and evaluating food laboratory results. FCCLA is an integral part of this course. (Prerequisite: Nutrition and Wellness)
Housing Interior Design Fundamentals (Level I)Course Code 096818CIP Code 19.0601This course introduces students to the behavioral, social, economic, functional, and aesthetic aspects of housing, interiors, and other build environments. Identification and use of the elements and principles of design are emphasized. The course includes instruction in analyzing, planning, designing, furnishing, and equipping residential, work and leisure spaces to meet users needs and the study of related public policies. This course will strengthen comprehension of concepts and standards outlined in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. FCCLA may be an integral part of this course. Student will be required to provide their own basic sewing kit and supplies for projects.(Offered concurrently with Fashion/ Interior Design and Merchandising )
Fashion/ Interior Design and Merchandising (Level II) Course Code 096818CIP Code 19.0601This course provides students the opportunity to develop skills in applying the elements and principles of design to interiors. Projects are integrated throughout the course to provide applications as the students study: architecture, furniture styles and constructions, surface treatments and backgrounds, the selection, construction, maintenance, and alteration of textile products, design and function of space and lighting. This course will strengthen comprehension of concepts and STRANDs outlined in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. FCCLA may be an integral part of this course.Student will be required to provide their own basic sewing kit and supplies for projects. Offered concurrently with Housing Interior Design I.(Prerequisite: Housing Interior Design Fundamentals) (Offered concurrently with Housing Interior Design Fundamentals)
World Foods Course Code CIP CodeThis course, while focusing on proper food preparation and procedures, introduces the student to international and ethnic specific cuisines. It includes instructions on the psychological, cultural, and social influences on food choices in world cuisine. Availability of foods due to food production, food supply, legislation and regulations are discussed.(Prerequisite or Currently enrolled in Nutrition and Wellness / Food Innovations Coming 2020-21)

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