Julie Klein, Instructor

All Classes are one year, elective courses.  Family Health fulfills the 9^th grade PE/Health requirement.

Family and Consumer Science I  (FACS I)
Nutrition and Food; Clothing and Textiles
Open to any student in Grades 9 – 10 or with instructor permission.

Students will have one semester of Nutrition and Food and one semester of Clothing and Textiles. 

Course content:  Provides students with the knowledge and skills about food preparation, with a strong emphasis on nutrition and dietary needs.  Includes safety and sanitation, proper use of equipment, meal planning and preparation, current food issues involving the family and global society, and the demonstration of teamwork skills.  Instruction will also provide students with an understanding of all aspects of clothing and textiles; fabric and apparel design, selection, construction, maintenance and alteration of textile products; and careers related to clothing and fashion design/marketing.

Family and Consumer Science II (FACS II)
Life and Career Essentials
Prerequisite:  FACS I or instructor permission

Course content includes:  Financial Literacy, Living on your Own, Managing Resources, Leadership, Food Science, Housing and Home Furnishings, and related careers.

Adult Living (Family Relationships)
Prerequisite:  Must be a junior or senior

Course content:  The study of the family as an institution and the roles and responsibilities of family members.  Includes concepts such as communication, establishing and maintaining a couple relationship, marriage, sex respect, and parenting responsibilities including childbirth, childcare, and conflict resolution.

Family and Consumer Science III (FACS III)
Early Childhood Education I
Prerequisite:  Student must be a senior

Course content:  Study will focus on preschool aged children and include areas such as: creating a learning environment, interacting with children, creating learning activities, health and safety, and nutrition.  Students will actively work with children and teachers in the Tiger Cub preschool and Elementary (K-2) classes. 

Family Health
Prerequisite:  Must be a freshman.  This class fills the state PE/Health requirement for 9^th graders.

Course content: Instruction related to establishing and maintaining a lifestyle, which promotes personal fitness, family health and wellness.

Recommended Course of Study for FACS:

  9^th:  FACS I—Nutrition and Food; Clothing and Textiles

10^th:  FACS II—Life and Career Essentials

11^th:  Adult Living--Family Relationships

12^th:  FACS III—Early Childhood Education I