New Fairfield High School

Family & Consumer Science

Family and Consumer Science Objectives
When a student completes one of our courses, he or should will be able to:
  1. Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, career, and community roles and responsibilities.
  2. Demonstrate management of individual and family resources, including food, clothing, shelter, health care, and recreation.
  3. Evaluate nutrition principles, food plans, preparation, techniques, and specialized dietary plans.
  4. Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace, and community.
  5. Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well-being.
  6. Demonstrate skills needed to produce, alter, or repair textiles, products, and apparel.
  7. Analyze factors in developing long-term financial management plan.
  8. Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and other child development theories when planning for early childhood education and services.
  9. Demonstrate appreciation for diverse perspectives, needs, and characteristics of individuals and families.
  10. Evaluate the impact of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and families.

Teachers
Each teacher’s website and contact information is available from the Staff Directory on the left.  Members of our department include:

Mrs. Jackie Kettunen
Mrs. Francine Norton
Mrs. Jennifer O'Grady