Family & Consumer Sciences

What is FCS?

Students enrolled in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Education are prepared to make informed decisions about financial literacy, food preparation and nutrition, careers, relationships, apparel design, parenting, and interior design. Students become empowered individuals by using critical thinking skills, which allows them to succeed in their family, career, and community. The skills taught in FCS courses will prepare the students to be productive citizens when they graduate high school. If you are interested in any of our classes, please visit with your counselor or with one of the FCS teachers.

FCS Courses Offered At Southmoore

2 Semesters/1 Credit
9th-12th Grades
Description: Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) curriculum provides students with basic information and skills needed to function within the family and an ever-changing, complex society. Students develop competencies in the areas of nutrition and wellness, food preparation, housing and interior design, early childhood, fashion and apparel design, interpersonal relationships, and career exploration. The student will gain basic life skills that promote a positive influence upon the quality of their life.

Fashion & Apparel Design

2 Semesters/1 Credit
9th-12th Grades
Description: In Fashion and Apparel Design, students are introduced to basic apparel design and construction skills through project-based learning. Students will examine the elements and principles of design, how to properly care for clothing, select appropriate fabrics for a selected pattern, learn how to properly use sewing equipment such as an iron, sewing machine, serger, and embroidery machine, and apply basic sewing skills to construct various projects throughout the course.

Culinary Basics

2 Semesters/1 Credit
10th-12th Grades
Description: For 1st semester, Culinary Basics is a "how-to" course that will provide students with basic preparation skills and knowledge needed to prepare a variety of dishes in a lab setting. Topics taught include safety and sanitation, kitchen terms, measurements, tools/equipment, and reading recipes. Students will demonstrate basic food preparation techniques in practical lab experiences. For 2nd semester, the course is more "in-depth" and will build on the concepts taught during 1st semester. Advanced cooking skills, such as cake decorating, pie making, pasta making, and food preservation, will be taught. Food competitions are also a key factor during 2nd semester.

Human Growth & Development

2 Semesters/1 Credit
9th-12th Grades
Description: This course explores the aspects of human development throughout the lifespan focusing on family planning, conception, and prenatal development to birth. Students will learn about the cognitive, physical, and emotional aspects of family planning, prenatal development, and the birthing process. Students will also learn about human development from infancy to adulthood, parenting challenges, and careers related to human growth and child development.

Housing & Interior Design

2 Semesters/1 Credit
9th-12th Grades
Description: This course allows students to learn about the aspects of interior design throughout the history of design, housing needs, the elements and principles of design, furniture arrangement, and the construction process of residential and commercial structures. Students will design and create floor plans and research the history of architecture and furniture styles. Careers in this industry will be explored.