Advisory Committee Meeting Walnut Grove R-V Schools Family and Consumer Sciences Department

FACS Program Objectives Family and Consumer Sciences Education Programs prepare students for family life, work life, and careers in family and consumer sciences by providing opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors needed for: becoming responsible citizens and leaders in family, community and work settings. 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. functioning as providers and consumers of goods and services. strengthening the well-being of individuals and families across the life span. promoting optimal nutrition and wellness across the life span. appreciating human worth and accepting responsibility for one's actions and success in family and work life. successful life management, employment and career development. developing leadership skills through FCCLA.

Course Offerings for Advanced Child Development (year) Foods I and II (semester) Child Development (semester) Family Relations (semester) Jr High Health (quarter class) Jr High FACS (quarter class) Career and Family Leadership (semester) Personal Finance (semester)

Advanced Child Development 4 students enrolled Articulated with OTC Practicum Hours in Elementary Some topics covered: Observations of children Classroom Management Lesson Planning and Activities Areas of development

Foods I and II 10 students enrolled Nutrition and Wellness competencies Some topics include: Food labs Food preparation techniques Nutrition information Eating disorders World foods

Child Development 8 students enrolled Field trip to hospitals and daycares Some topics include: Teen pregnancy Prenatal development Caring for a child (ages 0-6) Baby Think It Over Preschool Fall Party Book Folders

Family Relations 8 students enrolled Some topics include: Family Life Cycle Life Changes Communication Marriage and Divorce Career Choices

Jr High Health 40 students enrolled Some topics include: Mental, physical, and social health Diseases Communication

Jr High FACS 40 students enrolled Some topics include: Personal development Food preparation and labs Etiquette Resources and consumer education Careers

Career and Family Leadership 12 students enrolled Some topics include: Personal Development Leadership Careers Communication Food and Nutrition Housing and Textiles Child Development

Personal Finance 23 students enrolled Required for graduation Some topics include: Spending and Saving Investing Income Taxes Checking Accounts Credit Cards

FCCLA Officers Audrey Shuler-President Kinsie Cooper-Vice President Carisa Gillmore-Secretary Jessica Misner-Treasurer Kayla Shuler-Project Coordinator

FCCLA 34 members as of October Program of Activities for Audrey Shuler, State Officer Regional Meeting-October at Silver Dollar City ACCESS Leadership at Tan-Tar-A Ronald McDonald House Project Newborns in Need Project State Leadership Conference

Issues to Discuss Personal Finance Course Offerings Grant Purchases Equipment Suggestions Textbooks Program Evaluation

Grant Purchases laptops, laser printer, and LCD projector laptops RealCare Baby Simulators Projector/Smartboard

Grant Color Printer Digital Camera Desktop Computer Washer and Dryer Computer Storage Cart Photo Printer On Your Own Software Laptop Computers (4)

Course Offerings Must teach courses in: Comprehensive FACS Nutrition and Wellness Resource Management Family and Human Development Minimum of semester in each course

Equipment Suggestions Appliances-Stove and Washer and Dryer Computers-Laptops Digital Camera

Textbooks Advanced Child Development-2008 Foods-2006 Jr High Health-1999 Child Development-2008 CFL-no textbook Jr High FACS-2006 Personal Finance-2008

THANK YOU for serving on the committee!