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Family and Consumer Sciences Education provides a unique learning experience in that it empowers students to manage the everyday challenges of living and working in a diverse, global society. Through these experiences students develop a foundation to grow as individuals, family members, wage earners and community members. Courses focus on career exploration, family development, and community leadership as well as address continuing concerns that impact families and communities. By engaging in practical, hands-on, learning experiences students develop communication, thinking, leadership and management skills that apply to all aspects of daily living. Students may choose from a variety of courses that focus on improving the quality of life for individuals, families and communities. CHS provides an array of FCS course offerings including nutrition and wellness, career development, interpersonal and human development, child development, parenting and family relations, fashion and textiles, interior design, and careers in education and related settings. Whether students are interested in exploring a variety of content areas or developing a future career pathway, FCS programs offer opportunities for all students to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors necessary for success.

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