At the middle school level Family and Consumer Sciences Courses are designed to give students initial exposure to a broad range of occupations to assist them in preparing their academic and occupational plan. Instructional and learning activities are provided in a classroom setting using hands-on experiences with materials and learning tools appropriate to the course content and in accordance with current workplace practices. Instructional strategies for this course require students to identify, organize, and use resources appropriately; to work with each other cooperatively and productively; to acquire and use information; to understand social, organizational, and technological systems; and to work with a variety of tools and equipment. Instructional strategies also incorporate methods to improve students’ personal qualities and higher-order thinking skills. Students are also preparing for senior high Family and Consumer Sciences programs. Upon entering senior high, middle school students will be able to make informed decisions concerning high school majors and career academies.

Middle School District Course Numbers (Pre-Academy)

• M/J Vocational Wheel 3-HE           800020014 (until 2008 school year — Perkins funds)
• Career Discovery                        850014001 (until 2008 school year — Perkins funds)
• Personal Development                  850023001 (until 2008 school year — Perkins funds)
• Life Choice                                 850013001 (until 2009 school year — Perkins funds)
• Teen Challenges                          850024001 (until 2009 school year — Perkins funds)