Mr. Patrick Gallagher
Chairperson for Art, FCS & Music
631-345-2710
Patrick.Gallagher@longwoodcsd.org
Lindsay Budd
7th & 8th Grade FCS Teacher
631-345-2700
Lindsay.Budd@longwoodcsd.org
Elizabeth Poretsky
7th & 8th Grade FCS Teacher
631-345-2700
Elizabeth.Poretsky@longwoodcsd.org
Elizabeth Puglia
7th & 8th Grade FCS Teacher
631-345-2700
Elizabeth.Puglia@longwoodcsd.org
Stacey Weber
7th & 8th Grade FCS Teacher
631-345-2700
Stacey.Weber@longwoodcsd.org
7th Grade
Welcome to Family and Consumer Sciences! This course is New York State mandated at the middle level. In 7th Grade students take participate in FCS everyday over the course of one semester. Our mission is to prepare individuals to be competent, confident, and caring in managing their personal, family, and career lives.
Curriculum
- Family and Human Development
- Childcare and Babysitting
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Nutrition and Wellness
- Clothing Management
Grading Criteria
Participation 25%
Test/Quiz 25%
Projects & Labs 25%
Classwork/Portfolio 25%
Total 100%
This is meant to be a fun, creative, and vital course teaching the student life skills to use now and in the future. We ask all students to complete all projects and assignments, work cooperatively, treat others with respect, and act appropriately. Any questions, comments, ideas, and demonstrations you can think of, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.
8th Grade
Welcome to Family and Consumer Sciences! This course is mandated by New York State at the middle level. In 8th Grade students participate in FCS every other day over the course of one semester. Our mission is to prepare individuals to be competent, confident, and caring in managing their personal, family, and career lives.
Curriculum:
- Consumer Resource Management
- Financial Management
- Family & Parenting
- Career Development
- Personal Environment Management / Community Connections
Grading Criteria
Participation 25%
Test/Quiz 25%
Projects & Labs 25%
Classwork/Portfolio 25%
Total 100%
This is meant to be a fun, creative, and vital course teaching the student life skills to use now and in the future. We ask all students to complete all projects and assignments, work cooperatively, treat others with respect, and act appropriately. Any questions, comments, ideas, and demonstrations you can think of, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.