Mission & Vision Statement
Mission
The mission of Family & Consumer Sciences Education is to prepare students for family, work, and community life by providing opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors needed for:
Strengthening the well-being of individuals and families across the life span
Becoming responsible citizens and leaders in family, community and work settings.
Promoting optimal nutrition and wellness
Managing resources to meet the needs of individuals and families.
Balancing personal, home, family, community and work lives.
Using critical and creative thinking skills to address problems as individuals in diverse family, community and work environments.
Successful life management, employment and career development.
Functioning effectively as providers and consumers of goods and services.
Anticipating consequences of and accepting responsibilities for one’s actions.
Appreciating human growth.
Vision
Family & Consumer Sciences Education empowers individuals and families across the life span to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse global society. Our unique focus is on the family, work, community and their interrelationships.