Paula Paquette, Middle School Teacher

Diane Gray, Middle School Teacher

The major goal of the Family and Consumer Science program is to prepare students to be proactive in managing life’s emerging issues. Family and Consumer Science education empowers individuals to function successfully in the multiple roles of family member, citizen, and worker.

At the high school as well as the middle level provision is made for experiences in developing life skills and a deeper understanding of the role of the family and society. Service to the community is an integral part of the high school curriculum. The curriculum integrates community interaction into each subject area and addresses the present and emerging needs of the students, the workforce, and the community. Career and workplace skills are emphasized and applied through School-to Career activities such as job shadowing and internship programs. The School-to-Career program allows Family and Consumer Science students to explore and plan their futures while still in high school. Scientific principles are applied in a practical approach to problems of consumer purchases, food preparation, child growth and development, career exploration, and management.

The following courses are offered in the department :

Middle School

Family and Consumer 6

Family and Consumer 7

Family and Consumer 8

High School

Independent Living I and II

Fiber Arts

The Individual, Marriage and the Family

Working With Children

Food and Nutrition For Today’s Teenager

Child Development and Parenting

Mission Statement

The mission of the Family and Consumer Science Department is to prepare students to be proactive in managing life’s emerging issues and to make quality decisions.

Vision Statement

The Family and Consumer Science program supports and supplements what students learn in the home and with their families. The focus is on the interrelationships between families and work. The Family and Consumer Science program prepares students for adulthood, functioning as family members, consumers, citizens, and wage earners by providing opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors necessary to be successful in today’s ever-changing society.

Guiding Principles

In addition to the Mission and Vision Statements, the following fundamental principles guide overall instruction in the Family and Consumer Sciences Program. Students will be prepared for family life, work life, and careers in today’s society by being provided 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 across the life span.

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 good and services.

Appreciating human worth and accepting responsibility for one’s actions and success in family and work life.