Work and Family Consumer Science

• Work and Family Life courses are offered as a single period class, five days a week in the middle school, either as a semester or full-year course. The scope and depth of the course depends in large part on the length of the course.
• The curriculum of the course includes the process competencies of problem solving, interpersonal relationships, personal management and leadership.
• Topics of the core course areas are: Careers, Community and Family Connections, Consumer and Family Resources, Family, Interpersonal Relationships, Nutrition and Wellness and Parenting. Seventh and Eighth grade classes will include competencies from three of the core areas.
• The program includes the introduction of the Individual Career Plan, Service Learning Projects, and Culminating Course Projects.
• Work and Family Life courses also support the academic standards by applying concepts through real-life situations.

• Open to all students.
• Educationally or physically disadvantaged students are mainstreamed unless disability prevents a student from benefiting from the program or creates a significant safety hazard to self or others.

• Is taught in classroom and laboratory in local middle school facilities that meet minimum state standards.

• Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) provides leadership and citizenship opportunities at local, regional, state and national levels including participation in contests.
• Encourages students' participation in FCCLA as an integral part of the in-school instructional program.

• Provides orientation to the world of work through career awareness activities.
• Introduces students to job application and interview skills.

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