Family and Consumer Sciences
Preparing students for life, leadership, and careers.
What is Family & Consumer Sciences?
Family and Consumer Sciences, also called FCS, is a class that teaches students important life skills they will use every day as adults. In FCS classes, students learn how to cook, manage money, understand nutrition, care for children, and explore careers.
FCS helps students make smart choices for their health, future, and overall well-being while preparing them for life after high school.
Courses Offered in Our FCS Program
Family & Consumer Science Investigations ~ Food Safety & Nutrition ~ Culinary Arts I & II
Why FCS Matters for College & Career Readiness
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Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) helps students build real-world skills they will need for college, careers, and life. Through hands-on learning, students practice problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and leadership.
FCS courses help students explore career pathways, manage their time and money, and make responsible decisions. These skills prepare students to be confident, independent, and successful after high school.
FCCLA: The Student Organization for FCS
FCCLA connects to Family and Consumer Sciences by giving students chances to use what they learn in class through leadership activities, service projects, and competitions.
Meet Mrs. Wilson
FACS Teacher/FCCLA Advisor
Mrs. Wilson has been the Family and Consumer Sciences teacher and FCCLA adviser at Carlisle High School since 2020. As our adviser, she helps students prepare for FCCLA competitions, supports chapter activities, and guides our officers and members throughout the year.
Mrs. Wilson earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Human Environmental Sciences from the University of Arkansas.
Outside of school, Mrs. Wilson lives on a farm with her family. She enjoys cooking, reading, and traveling.
Get Involved in FCS & FCCLA
Take a FCS class ~ Join FCCLA ~ Attend a meeting
Talk to the Adviser ~ Say Yes to FCS!