The Family and Consumer Science Department provides electives that spark students’ interest in fields such as Fashion, Interior Design and Human Services.
The course offerings include Clothing, Textile & Design, Housing & Interior Design, Lifespan Studies, and Independent Living.
Students pursuing a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation may also elect to complete five units of credit in business, family and consumer science, and technology electives in place of the World Language requirement.
FACS Department Head: Cora Chase (ext. 12249)
Graduation Requirements
Clothing, Textiles and Design and Housing and Interior Design may be used towards the Fine Arts graduation requirement.
CLOTHING, TEXTILES & DESIGN
0561 1 Semester .5 Credit Grades 9-12
In this course, students will study clothing as it relates to culture, history, social and economic situations. Emphasis will be placed on clothing selection, construction, care, and repair. The completion of several sewing and design projects will be required. This course, along with Housing and Interior Design, satisfies the student’s Fine Arts graduation requirement.
HOUSING & INTERIOR DESIGN
0560 1 Semester .5 Credit Grades 9-12
In this course, students will study housing styles and the techniques used to design home spaces. Architectural elements, color schemes, window treatments, and furniture styles and arrangements are included in the course content. Students will be responsible for completing individual projects, such as a design storyboard for a specific room from color to furniture and accessories. This course, along with Clothing, Textiles and Design, satisfies the student’s Fine Arts graduation requirement.
LIFESPAN STUDIES
0567 1 Semester .5 Credit Grades 9-12
This course provides students with a broad foundation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to promote growth and development across the lifespan: prenatal development, infancy, young adulthood, and aging. Topics include children; child, parent, family, and community connections; brain development and prenatal development; postnatal period; infancy; toddlerhood years; special challenges for children, adult, and elder years; and career pathways across the lifespan.
INDEPENDENT LIVING
0565 1 Semester .5 Credit Grades 9-12
In this course, students will identify the challenges of adolescents as they assume adult roles and responsibilities. Opportunities will be provided for students to explore future trends and important decisions. This course requires students to practice and show competence in leadership and financial management skills through guest speakers and field trips for successful living in today’s world.