Family Studies
Welcome to Family Studies @ John F. Ross CVI
Family Studies is a multidisciplinary subject area within the Social Sciences & Humanities that encompasses four areas: food and nutrition, fashion and housing, personal life management and child studies & human development.
Learn by seeing and doing, for example:
- Hands -on learning in Food Labs, Sewing Labs
- Real-life projects such as Interior Design Board, Electronic Infant care
- Off-site practicum at elementary schools
- Local Field Trips to Farmer’s Market, U of G
- Guest Speakers
- Experiential learning Opportunities: Co-op Placements, Dual-Credit, Specialist High Skills Major, OYAP
| Click this link to view a listing of courses offered and how they lead to post-secondary pathways and career options. |
Family Studies Teachers
Deb Richards, Department Head
Robin Schafer
Jacquelyn Roosenboom
Chef Jordan Thompson
Erin Conroy