Family
&
Consumer Science
Education
Family & Consumer Science Education (FCS) are middle and high school classes that relate to real world education, ensuring that students are college and career ready. These classes follow the curriculum of Career and Technical Education classes (CTE) which focus on hands on learning and student individuality. These courses help students prepare for working in environments such as kitchens, childcare centers, medical offices, and any sort of family or consumer science fields. This education directly relates to FCCLA's purposes, national programs, and our chapter's activities. These activities include volunteering to help the childcare practicum class with its daycare program, and partnering with the culinary program for a holiday cookie decorating event. With courses like these, students are able to become efficient and capable high school scholars and young adults. FCCLA works with FCS classes by exploring new leadership and career opportunities. Sumner High School offers a multitude of FCS classes that can be taken by any person. We love Family and Consumer Science Education!
See SHS FCS Courses in action, and learn more about their application to different career pathways by watching the video above.
Courses Offered at Sumner High School
Personal Choices
Make financial, culinary, and craft related solutions to problems that arise in life.
(1 semester course)
Careers With Children
Explore careers with infants and toddlers in a childcare center.
(1 semester course)
Teaching Academy
Understand how to teach elementary and middle school students including a hands-on internship at a local school.
(2 semester course)
Childcare Practicum 1-3
Gain work experience with infants and toddlers in a local childcare center.
(1 semester course)
Career, Community, Connections
Work on community service projects surrounded by the school to make impact and change in the community, while gaining community awareness.
(1 semester course)
Introduction to Culinary
Introduce the basic skills of kitchen readiness, cooking, and cleaning for proper food use.
(1 semester course)
Culinary Arts
Advance knowledge of the culinary field by learning kitchen management techniques and skills related to cooking gourmet foods.
(1 semester course)
Nutrition and Fitness
Gain an understanding of the elements of a healthy lifestyle by making nutritional choices and incorporating healthy exercise in course experiences.
(1 semester course)
Independent Living
Learn how to fiscally gain independence by making financial decisions in coursework. Prepare for life after high school by experiencing decisions that are commonly faced in adult life.
(1 semester course)
Career Pathways in
FCS and FCCLA
Learn more about how the SHS FCS courses relate to the Career Pathways of FCCLA:
Human Services
The Human Services Career Pathway prepares individuals for employment in careers that relate to families and human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care, and consumer services.
Potential Careers:
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Child, family, or school social worker
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Director of childcare facility
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School counselor
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Sociologist
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Social services worker
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Personal or home care aide
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Leisure activities counselor
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Recreation worker
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Consumer credit counselor
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Personal financial advisor
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Consumer goods or services retailing representative or buyer
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Cosmetologist, hairdresser, or hairstylist
Hospitality and Tourism
The Hospitality and Tourism Career Pathway includes the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related services.
Potential Careers:
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Restaurant, food service, lounge, casino, coffee shop, or catering owner, operator, or manager
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Hotel, motel, resort, or bed and breakfast owner, operator, or manager
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Tour company owner, operator, or manager
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Meeting and convention planner
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Interpreter or translator
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Tourism and travel services marketing manager
Education and Training
The Education and Training Career Pathway involves planning, managing, and providing education and training services and related learning support services.
Potential Careers:
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Superintendent, principal, or administrator
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Teacher or instructor
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Preschool or kindergarten teacher
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Clinical, developmental, or social psychologist
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Social worker
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Counselor
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Teacher assistant
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Parent educator
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Child care worker
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Coach
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Recreation worker
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Sign language interpreter
Visual Arts and Design
The Visual Arts and Design Career Pathway involves designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.
Potential Careers:
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Stage designer
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Fashion/apparel designer or illustrator
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Interior designer
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Home furnishing coordinator
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Textile designer or chemist
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Costume designer
