Welcome to the wonderful world of food, nutrition, personal finance, child development and fashion. The foods area of Family and Consumer Sciences provides instruction ranging from basic cooking techniques to gourmet fare, with a focus on healthy dietary choices. Career opportunities in the expanding field of Food Services/Hospitality are presented. In the child development area, three courses are offered which provide a range of student opportunities that include observation and interaction with young children, career exploration, effective parenting and the teaching of young children in our laboratory pre-school. A course in Fashion Design introduces students to the world of fashion and its many career opportunities. Life Management offers personal finance information to improve everyday financial decisions, such as purchasing a car, using credit cards, investments and savings accounts. All of our courses in food preparation, child-care, fashion design and personal finance contribute to our overall goal – the growth and development of a self-reliant, productive member of society.