The Family and Consumer Sciences Program is designed to open up a whole new world for students. The diverse coursework offers hands-on application while applying theories and industry standards. The courses are designed to be project-based, hands-on, and enjoyable. The staff offers students a wide range of instructional opportunities to help them develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to take charge of their own lives and to become productive citizens. The goals of Family and Consumer Sciences are to provide students with the basic skills, comprehensive study and training needed for those wishing to major in this field, and to provide strategies that will enable them to balance the overwhelming responsibilities of family and the workplace.

There are many courses to choose from in a variety of areas. We offer courses from Foods to Fashion, Early Childhood to Human Relations, and Teenage Life Skills to Parenting. The Family and Consumer Sciences Program includes courses in the following areas

• Foods & Nutrition

• Lifespan Study

• Clothing and Textiles

• Housing and Environment

In addition to coursework, the Family and Consumer Sciences department offers a unique hands-on opportunity for our students to explore careers in education and child development by serving as supervised teachers in our Little Miracles Preschool, a pre-kindergarten program housed within the high school.

1. All “Upper Level” courses such as International Foods, College Culinary Creations, Fashion Industry, College Fashion Studio, and College Interior Design require satisfactory completion of “Intro Level” courses for students wishing to sequence in Family and Consumer Sciences.

2. Students who select a sequence of five credits or more in Family and Consumer Sciences will be exempt from the Regents Diploma L.O.T.E. requirement.

3. For students enrolled in an Occupational Education sequence leading to a Regents Diploma, Fashion and Interior Design satisfies 1 Art graduation requirement.

4. Family Life course fulfills the New York State Parenting requirement for graduation and the second Health requirement.

Career Technical Education (CTE) in Foods and Nutrition equips students with essential skills and knowledge related to the culinary arts, nutrition, and food safety. This program prepares students for a variety of careers in the food industry, including roles as chefs, dietitians, food service managers, and nutritionists.

To earn a state endorsement on your diploma in Foods and Nutrition through Career Technical Education (CTE), students typically need to complete a series of required coursework and examinations.

CTE in Fashion Apparel and Design equips students with essential skills and knowledge related to the design industry. This program prepares students for a variety of careers and/or post-secondary education in the design industry, including roles as fashion designers, interior designers, merchandising, buyers, and more.  

To earn a state endorsement on your diploma in Fashion Apparel and Design through Career Technical Education (CTE), students typically need to complete a series of required coursework and examinations.

Career Technical Education (CTE) in Early Childhood Education equips students with essential skills and knowledge related to the education industry. This program prepares students for a variety of careers in education, including teaching at any level, teaching assistant, social worker, psychologist, and more. 

To earn a state endorsement on your diploma in Early Childhood Education through Career Technical Education (CTE), students typically need to complete a series of required coursework and examinations.

Beth Rickli
brickli@mw.k12.ny.us

Family and Consumer Sciences - FACS - Courses

Little Miracles Preschool

Little Miracles is an on-site preschool located in the High School and is part of the Early Childhood Education curriculum.  High school sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled in Early Childhood Education courses, under the direction of faculty members Mrs. Pirraglia and Mrs. Garvey, plan lessons, prepare materials and serve as teachers.