Announcements

School Supplies and Start Days

• Visit individual school's web pages for supply lists

• School starts Sept. 9 for students in grades 1-12

• School starts Sept. 10 for kindergarten

• PDF versions of handbooks, curriculum guides and back-to-school packets have been posted to individual school pages.

Literacy Camp 2009

   Visit the Literacy Camp page for a full schedule and details.

H1N1 (Swine) Flu Information

   Visit the Health Services section for general information and updates about H1N1 (swine) flu

 

Area Links

• Hudson Valley Community College

• Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical School

• Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce Newsletters

 

Career & Technical Education Department

Mission Statement: Family And Consumer Sciences

The mission of Family and Consumer Sciences Education is to prepare students for family life, work life, and careers by providing opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors needed for:

• Strengthening the well-being of individuals and families across the life span.

• Becoming responsible citizens and leaders in family, community, and work settings.

• Promoting optimal nutrition and wellness across the life span.

• Managing resources to meet the material needs of individuals and families.

• Balancing personal, home, family, and work lives.

• Using critical and creative thinking skills to address problems in diverse family, community, and work environments.

• Successful life management, employment, and careers development.

•  Functioning effectively as providers and consumers of goods and services.