Welcome to
Family & Consumer Science!

The philosophy of Family and Consumer Science is to prepare students for their future in family, community, and career roles. Courses are intended to provide technical training and practical skills that will lead to healthy, successful, and independent lives.

Instructor: Liz Bourland
E-mail: bourlande@peninsula.wednet.edu

Class Policies
Ethnic Foods
Living Skills
Ed. Careers
Technology

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Mission Statement

     My mission is to provide many opportunities for a rich and varied learning experience that   
     promotes a critical thinking process students can apply beyond the classroom. I will support
     students as they work cooperatively together to problem solve and create practical solutions
     to real life scenarios. I want those in my class to have confidence in their ability to plan, and
     implement that plan, and utilize their talents and capabilities. It is my belief that students
     learn and practice many important skills in my class, such as teamwork, respect, work ethic,   
     and critical thinking, which can be carried into their personal and professional lives outside
     the classroom.

     Mrs. Bourland
     Family & Consumer Science Teacher

     "The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery"
     --Mark Van Doren