Welcome to the Wilson School District Family & Consumer Science Department
Family and Consumer Sciences Education empowers individuals and families across the life span to manage the challenges relevant to living and working in a diverse global society. The relationship between work and family is our unique focus. Family and Consumer Sciences is a discipline composed of strong subject matter concentrations with a commitment to integration. Concepts form a framework for learning based on these tenets:
- Families are the fundamental unit of society
- A life-span approach to individual and family development contributes to creating lifelong learners.
- Meeting individual and family needs inside and outside the home are shared responsibilities.
- Individual, family and community well-being is strengthened through an awareness of diversity.
- The use of diverse modes of inquiry strengthen intellectual development.
- The content learning in Family and Consumer Sciences classes enhances the mastery of academic standards.
- Standards-based learning within Family and Consumer Sciences classrooms can best be demonstrated through performance based assessments.
Department Chairperson
Mrs. Mary McTish
610-670-0180 x5078
Mctmar@wilsonsd.org
Middle School Requirements:
Students will complete one Family and Consumer Sciences class in 6th. Electives are offered in the 7th and 8th grade.
High School Requirements:
The Family and Consumer Sciences Department offers many electives to meet the diverse needs of Wilson’s student population. Students have the opportunity to participate in the student-run chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).
Prerequisite: Textile and Clothing Construction
Credits: 1.00
Advanced Clothing Construction is the capstone course for students interested in clothing construction and fashion careers. Students will self-select projects, based on their interests and Read More…
Prerequisite: Food Preparation
Credits: 1.00
Chef’s Course offers students the opportunity to further their basic skills of food preparation as they prepare foods from 16 international countries. Complete an appliance Read More…
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1.00
Child Development focuses on understanding and developing practices that nurture and guide children through developmental stages, in particular of the preschool child. Students will analyze Read More…
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 0.50
Costume Design for Theater Production students will create costumes for the spring musical theater productions. Students will conduct historical research to develop characters through wardrobe Read More…
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 0.50
Costume Design for Theater Production students will create costumes for the fall theater productions. Students will conduct historical research to develop characters through wardrobe and Read More…
Prerequisite: None
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A major focus of this course will be in the area foods and nutrition. Students will learn basic cooking methods that will give students the Read More…
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Students explore the fundamentals of textiles and sewing by creating simple sewing projects for personal and community use. The interior design component allows students to Read More…
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1.00
Fashion and Interior Design allows the student to explore the world of design! Learn about clothing and textile design, fabrics, clothing construction, “the runway”, wardrobe Read More…
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1.00
Food Preparation offers students the opportunity to practice the science of baking quick breads, yeast breads, cakes and frosting, pies, and pastries and the science Read More…
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1.00
Investigating Foods explores the science of food as you bake and cook a variety of culinary delights. Students will explore how foods play an important Read More…
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7th grade FCS students will build on their foods and nutrition knowledge and skills from 6th grade. They will utilize good personal hygiene and safe Read More…
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6th grade FCS focuses on child development and nutrition.Babysitting is usually a student’s first job. In the child development unit we will help students become Read More…
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the SIA program is based on completion of an acceptable application, including student career goals and teacher recommendation, submitted to the program coordinator.
Credits: 2.00
Student Instruction Aide program enables students to serve as aides to a classroom teacher (K-12) by tutoring individual pupils, working with small groups of pupils, Read More…
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1.00
Textile and Clothing Construction students will explore the world of clothing and textiles. So….. Are you interested in careers in clothing and textiles? Do you Read More…
Prerequisite: Child Development
Credits: 2.00
The Early Childhood Professional is designed to provide the opportunity for occupational awareness, exploration, and on-site training for careers related to childcare and early elementary Read More…
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1.00
Understanding Relationships focuses on the establishment of good relationships with friends, families, teachers, boy/girl friends, and, eventually, husbands/wives. The student will learn practical interactive skills Read More…Courses
Advanced Clothing Construction
Chef’s Course
Child Development
Costume Design For Musical Theater Production
Costume Design For Theater Production
Creative Foods & Nutrition – Elective
Creative Textiles & Interior Design – Elective
Fashion And Interior Design
Food Preparation
Investigating Foods
Seventh Grade FCS
Sixth Grade FCS
Student Instructional Aide Program (Honors)
Textile And Clothing Construction
The Early Childhood Professional (Honors)
Understanding Relationships