Mission Statement
The Family and Consumer Science Program promotes life-long learning, and focuses on the interrelationships between family, community, and careers. The Family and Consumer Science Program prepares students for the future: functioning as family members, consumers, citizens, and wage earners by providing opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors necessary to be successful in today’s ever-changing society.
Guiding Principles
In addition to the mission statements the following fundamental principles guide overall instruction in St. Paul Public School Family and Consumer Science Program. Students will prepare for family life, community responsibilities, and careers in today’s society by being provided with the opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors needed for:
• Strengthening the well-being of individuals.
• Becoming responsible citizens and leaders in family, community, and work settings.
• Promoting optimal nutrition and wellness across the life-span.
• Managing resources to meet the material needs of individuals and families.
• Balancing personal, home, family, and work lives.
• Using critical and creative thinking skills to address problems in diverse family &
work environments.
• Successful life management, employment, and career development.
• Functioning effectively as providers and consumers of goods and services.
• Appreciating human worth and accepting responsibility for one’s actions and success in family
& work life.
Guiding Principles
In addition to the mission statements the following fundamental principles guide overall instruction in St. Paul Public School Family and Consumer Science Program. Students will prepare for family life, community responsibilities, and careers in today’s society by being provided with the opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors needed for:
• Strengthening the well-being of individuals.
• Becoming responsible citizens and leaders in family, community, and work settings.
• Promoting optimal nutrition and wellness across the life-span.
• Managing resources to meet the material needs of individuals and families.
• Balancing personal, home, family, and work lives.
• Using critical and creative thinking skills to address problems in diverse family &
work environments.
• Successful life management, employment, and career development.
• Functioning effectively as providers and consumers of goods and services.
• Appreciating human worth and accepting responsibility for one’s actions and success in family
& work life.