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Family Consumer Sciences
The purpose of Family & Consumer Sciences
Education is to empower individuals and
families throughout the lifespan to manage
the challenges of living and working in a
diverse, global society. The unique focus is
families, work, and their interrelationships.
The curriculum is aligned to the knowledge
and skills identified within the National
Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences
Education.
Kentucky FCS Education provides students the opportunity to:
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Explore and prepare for careers in many of today’s high-demand occupations.
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Engage in hands-on, contextual learning that incorporates core academic concepts.
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Acquire valuable and essential leadership and life skills.
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Demonstrate the ability to effectively collaborate, communicate and think critically and
creatively to problem-solve real world issues.
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Engage in entrepreneurial activities and work-based learning experiences that provide hands-
on application.
Career Pathways:
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Consumer & Family Management
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Culinary Arts
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Early Childhood Education
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Fashion & Interior Design
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Food Science & Dietetics
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Fundamentals of Teaching
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Hospitality Services
Consumer & Family Management Pathway
Family & Consumer Sciences Essentials (FACS)
*Formerly know as "Life Skills"
1 Credit
9th-12th grade (9th-10th prefered)- no prerequisite
This comprehensive course provides an opportunity for acquiring basic life skills and guides students to explore select specific areas for concentrated study. Emphasis is on family, employability skills, adolescent development, introduction to textiles, interiors and design, financial management, challenges of parenting, establishing healthy relationships, and creating a foundation for healthy lifestyles and nutrition. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
Culinary Pathway
Foods & Nutrition
1 credit
9th-12th grade
This course is designed to assist students in making critical decisions about food, which contributes to health and well-being. Laboratory instruction is included as an application process. Practical problems addressed relate to attitudes toward food, nutrition facts, special health concerns and diets, management of food resources, preparation skills, food safety, sanitation and careers in nutrition and food service. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
1 Credit
9th-12th grade - no prerequisite
This comprehensive course provides an opportunity for acquiring basic life skills and guides students to explore select specific areas for concentrated study. Emphasis is on family, employability skills, adolescent development, introduction to textiles, interiors and design, financial management, challenges of parenting, establishing healthy relationships, and creating a foundation for healthy lifestyles and nutrition. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
Fashion & Interior Design Pathway
Family & Consumer Sciences Essentials (FACS)
*Formerly know as "Life Skills"
1 credit
9th-12th grade
This course is designed to aid students in developing parenting and care giving skills that can be applied in a variety of situations. Major topics include becoming an informed parent, understanding prenatal development, caring for the newborn, being an effective parent/caregiver, caring for the sick and elderly and exploring career opportunities in care giving. Students will complete a flour baby project and have the opportunity to take home a reality baby. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
Early Childhood Education Pathway
Parenting
1 credit
9th-12th grade
This course is designed to assist students in making critical decisions about food, which contributes to health and well-being. Laboratory instruction is included as an application process. Practical problems addressed relate to attitudes toward food, nutrition facts, special health concerns and diets, management of food resources, preparation skills, food safety, sanitation and careers in nutrition and food service. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
Food Science & Dietetics Pathway
Foods & Nutrition
Step 1: FCS Step 1
see choices below
1 credit
9th-12th grade
This course is designed to assist students in making critical decisions about food, which contributes to health and well-being. Laboratory instruction is included as an application process. Practical problems addressed relate to attitudes toward food, nutrition facts, special health concerns and diets, management of food resources, preparation skills, food safety, sanitation and careers in nutrition and food service. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
Fundamentals of Teaching Pathway
Family & Consumer Sciences Essentials (FACS)
*Formerly know as "Life Skills"
