• Family is the primary support system for individuals in society.
• Family and Consumer Science offers a unique curriculum to address individual and family issues.
• Family and Consumer Science strengthens relationship skills enabling students to be productive members of family and society.
• Family and Consumer Science courses offer opportunities for students to acquire living skills which will positively impact the quality of their lives now and in the future.
• Family and Consumer Science supports career development and employment skills by providing occupational knowledge and emphasizing positive work ethics.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills are embedded in Family and Consumer Science curriculum.
• The needs of learners are met through experiential learning opportunities which have real-life applications.
• A quality Family and Consumer Science program requires support for instructional resources, ongoing staff development, and district-wide communication.

THERE ARE NO STATE OR DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE.