“Get the FACS” North Syracuse School District

Family and Consumer Sciences + Motivated Students = Positive Life Skills

Why is it important for Students to take Family and Consumer Science courses ?

Family & Consumer Sciences Provides… Hands-On Learning Curriculum includes real life academics Career Exploration/development Career planning process Work place skills College & Career preparation skills Improve Academic achievement Provides opportunities for using Multiple Intelligences and different Learning Styles Build skills for life

These courses consist of: Career, Community and Family Connections Consumer and Family Resources Early Childhood, Education and Services Family & Parenting Food Preparation and Services Food Science, Dietetics, and Nutrition Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Housing, Interiors and Furnishings Human & Lifespan Development Personal Relationships Fitness and Wellness Textiles and Apparel

Family and Consumer Sciences High School Curriculum These courses prepare students for: entry-level careers post-secondary education and for independent or family living

H alf and full year courses (can be chosen as independent electives or in a cluster) College credit available through several courses. Food Science may earn (1/2 or 1) Science credit Clothing Core and Housing Core can be combined for (1) Art credit Course Credit Options

Major areas of concentration are offered Culinary Human/Lifespan Development Fashion and Housing Interdisciplinary

Food and Nutrition Food and Nutrition Core Food Preparation and Nutrition Food for Health and Fitness Culture and Foods Food Science A & B

Human Service And Family Studies Personal Relationships Infant Psychology Preschool Psychology School-Age Psychology Adolescent Psychology Adult Psychology Early Childhood Education A & B Family Dynamics Careers in Health & Human Services

Clothing and Housing Clothing and Textile Core Housing and Environment Core Interior Design Clothing Production Fashion Design & Merchandising

Interdisciplinary Introduction to Hospitality Independent Living Career in Health and Human Services Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP)

Student Leadership Organization Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

FCCLA is…. Local, State and National Competition Community Service & Connections Leadership Development & Experience Character Development Career Development

Purposes 1. To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life. 2. To strengthen the function of the family as a unit of society. 3. To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community. 4. To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony. 5. To promote greater understanding between youth and adults. 6. To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities. 7. To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today’s society. To promote family and consumer sciences and related occupations.

Language Arts Science Social Studies Math Family and Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences “Where academics merge with real life.”