Social Sciences and Humanities

Family Studies....An Option for You!

Family Studies courses give you the opportunity to study topics that are related to daily living. Topics include relationships, human development, decision making, communication, food preparation, parenting, nutrition and MUCH MORE!!

Choose Food & Nutrition as an option in grade 9 and eat your way to a credit! You will have opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills in a food lab setting that is not only one of the largest in the District School Board of Niagara but is also wheelchair accessible. Don't miss out on these opportunites to prepare yourself for independence and a successful
future.

Everything I Learned about Life I Learned in Family Studies!

  • I learned to create, solve problems, and interact constructively
  • I discovered the power of wise choices
  • I learned to cooperate, console, cope and care
  • I discovered the top ten food list should not include pop and chips
  • I learned that independence is more than living alone and that communication is more than talk
  • I discovered that self-image is learned and can be unlearned
  • I learned how to build character, not be one
  • I discovered that family is precious regardless of size or status
  • I learned that I am unique and that you are special!