BJHS Family and Consumer Science

Sixth Grade

This course provides an initial introduction to the area of family and consumer science at the middle school level.  The nine-week curriculum is divided equally between three basic areas: skills for adolescence, foods and nutrition, and clothing/textiles.  The intent of the curriculum is exposure and exploration of the three areas. Sixth grade curriculum in detail

Seventh Grade

This course provides an opportunity for the seventh grade student to develop skills and attitudes about personal, family and community necessary for daily living.  Areas covered include: health life styles; resource management; careers; life situations; relationships; self esteem; food preparation; and clothing construction. Seventh grade curriculum in detail

Eighth Grade

This course provides an opportunity for the eighth grade student to continue his/her development in the area of resource management and careers.  Students increase their competencies in foods and clothing primarily through hands-on laboratory experience.  It is also the intent of the curriculum to make students more aware of the multiple roles they will encounter. Eighth grade curriculum in detail