The Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Department for grades 7-12 provides students with essential life skills aligned with the New York State Family and Consumer Sciences Learning Standards. Through hands-on, project-based learning, students explore topics such as personal and family finance, nutrition and wellness, human development, consumer decision-making, career readiness, and interpersonal communication. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and responsible decision-making, empowering students to navigate real-world challenges and make informed choices that support personal, family, and community well-being.

As students progress through the secondary program, FACS courses offer opportunities to deepen understanding of career pathways connected to health, human services, education, and hospitality. Elective offerings allow students to apply academic skills in practical settings while building collaboration, creativity, and leadership. Across all grade levels, the FACS Department supports college, career, and life readiness by helping students develop independence, financial literacy, workplace skills, and an understanding of how individual choices impact both personal success and society as a whole.