8th Grade FCS - This course encompasses the study of families and their personal environments, focusing on relationships and adjustments during the normal stages of family living.  Students will learn about the family life cycle, different family structures, how families function, the keys to a strong family, and how to resolve conflicts within the family.  The second unit of study is foods and nutrition where an introduction of food preparation will be followed by hands-on experiences in the food lab.  This course meets everyday for one marking period.