8th Grade FACS- FACS develops strategies to manage individual, family, career, and community roles and responsibilities through instructional activities which incorporate concepts of science, mathematics, social science, and language arts. FACS is an affiliated CTE (Career and Technical Education) program designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be productive citizens, creative problem solvers and critical thinkers in a diverse and ever changing world. The set of courses are organized around learning experiences that foster 21st Century Process Skills: communication, leadership and management. Students will explore various topics involving, career exploration, personal environment, financial and personal management.