Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) are offered in Tolland Public Schools in grades six through twelve. FCS helps students understand basic nutrition and food preparation, the sequence and skills necessary in the development of well-adjusted children, the decision-making process necessary in making intelligent choices as a consumer, life skills necessary to be a responsible family member and citizen in the community, basic clothing maintenance and construction, and careers and career choices.
Units of Instruction
Basic Cooking Principles
Developing an Understanding of Career Paths
Study and Preparation of Customer Service Pertaining to Food Service
Develop an Understanding of Food Service Management Functions
Study and Preparation of Meat, Poultry, and Seafood
Basic Principles of Nutrition and Use of Tools and Equipment
Develop an Understanding of Planning Menus
Study and Preparation of Potatoes, Vegetables and Salads
Develop an Understanding of Recipe Conversions
Basic Principles of Practicing Safety and Sanitation Laws of Connecticut