Family & Consumer Science Department

21st Century Core Values and Beliefs

Family and Consumer Sciences at Winnacunnet High School strives to foster across the lifespan the importance of being a positive contributing member of society by managing the personal challenges of wellness, family, work, community, and their interrelationships.

Students will:

  • Demonstrate understanding of nutrition principles across the life span
  • Promote wellness of individuals and families throughout life
  • Display appreciation of human worth by fostering a sense of community, self-esteem, ethical awareness, and acceptance of self and others
  • Exhibit skills in decision making, problem-solving, communication, self-management, ability to work with others, research, and information use
  • Strengthen the well-being of individuals and families in professional, personal, family, and community relationships
  • Manage resources to meet the needs of individuals and families
  • Analyze the relationships of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development across the lifespan
  • Become responsible citizens and leaders in family, community, and work settings

WHS Graduation Outcome Performance Expectations Assessed:

  • Demonstrate the skills to work collaboratively
  • Organize and evaluate information for its relevance to a question or problem
  • Communicate an understanding of issues facing local, national, and global communities
  • Speak effectively

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