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Consumer Sciences Department

Family & Consumer Science is required at the elementary, middle and high school levels. There are three NYS standards that must be met at each level. Standard 1 – Personal Health and Fitness, requires students to understand the elements of good nutrition to plan appropriate diets for themselves and others. They will know and use the appropriate tools and technologies for safe and healthy food preparation. Standard 2 – A Safe and Healthy Environment, requires students to understand the basic principles of home and community safety. They demonstrate the skills necessary to maintain their homes and workplaces in a safe and comfortable condition. They learn to provide a safe and nurturing environment for themselves and others. Standard 3 – Resource Management, allows students to understand and be able to manage personal resources of talent, time, energy and money and make effective decisions in order to balance their obligations to work, family, and self. They will nurture and support positive relationships in their homes, workplaces, and communities. They will develop and use their abilities to contribute to society through pursuit of a career and commitment to long-range planning for their personal, professional, and academic futures.

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