Family and consumer science sixth grade elective

[Anonymous]

Does anyone have any info on this class? Is it just an easy elective or does it actually challenge the kids? My rising fifth grader is very interested but he’s also a very motivated academic kid and I’m not sure it’s the right choice for him.

[Anonymous]

This class is considered an easy 'A' and may not be challenging enough for your student. However, it may also be a nice break for them between more rigorous academics.

[Anonymous]

It's the modern version of Home Ec.

[Anonymous]

My DS ended up taking this class when he didn’t get his first-choice elective, which would have been a more rigorous class. He got some experience with cooking and sewing, and enjoyed it. Yes, it was an easy class, but he learned through the experience that it can be good for mental health to have an easy class mixed in with all the hard ones.

[Anonymous]

My academically gifted son took this class, he loved it, and it instilled a life-long love of cooking as a hobby.

[Anonymous]

None of the electives are very challenging. Take what sounds good.

[Anonymous]

My DC also took FACS and really liked it. Yes, it’s an easy A and not challenging at all. But DC learned some new skills, made things they were proud of, and got to ale friends outside their usual cohort. DC recommended it for younger sibling.

[Anonymous]

I don't think this class is offered at all MS in the county. Ours did not offer it. I did however take it back when I was in "junior high" here in the county.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have any info on this class? Is it just an easy elective or does it actually challenge the kids? My rising fifth grader is very interested but he’s also a very motivated academic kid and I’m not sure it’s the right choice for him.

My TPMS magnet middle schooler took it and it's great!!

[Anonymous]

This isn't offered at my kid's middle school. I wish it was - I'd make him take it.

[Anonymous]

My son is at Williamsburg, and they had it as part of “the wheel”. He didn’t get a choice in it. He liked it. They made pizza and some rolls and learned to see a button.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My DC also took FACS and really liked it. Yes, it’s an easy A and not challenging at all. But DC learned some new skills, made things they were proud of, and got to ale friends outside their usual cohort. DC recommended it for younger sibling.

This is a great review. Thanks.