Welcome to the Effective Elective!

Vision
Family and Consumer Sciences education empowers individuals and families across the life span to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse technically advanced, global society.

Our unique focus is to prepare students for responsible family life, work life, and their inter-relationships.

Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) classes prepare students for adult roles, family responsibilities, and careers related to family and consumer science content. Successful families do not just happen; they require sustained effort. Preparing individuals for the work of the family is basic and necessary for building strong families and a productive work force.

Nearly one-third of the occupations expected to experience the largest growth in Missouri during this decade are related to family and consumer sciences content. Students can prepare for virtually hundreds of current and emerging careers such as dietetics, interior design, hospitality, fashion, food service, consumer services, education and family and children services.

Click here for descriptions of the Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) classes.

Click here for information about Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and LifeSmarts programs.

Click here for information about college credit.