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and fashions have changed significantly since we started. But the
mission that guided us in 1945 continues to serve us today: To promote
personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer
sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member,
wage earner, and community leader, members develop skills for life
through character development, creative and critical thinking,
interpersonal communication, practical knowledge and vocational
preparation.
Student Activities, Service and
Recognition
FCCLA lets students learn and develop practical, real-world skills and
talents--keys to success whether they are entering the work force
directly after high school or going on to college. With the guidance and
inspiration of teacher-advisors, FCCLA members grow into well-rounded
adults through:
Exciting, well planned activities..
specifically designed to break down the walls separating occupational
and academic learning. We offer interdisciplinary activities that
address a variety of learning styles, from individual projects that
introduce and strengthen critical thinking and decision-making skills,
to team projects and cooperative learning activities. |
An emphasis on family and community
service..
that builds bridges between school, family and community. These programs
get students involved in exciting community service programs, and at the
same time get community members involved with the school. Often the
first real opportunity students have to give back to their community,
these experiences can create lasting, highly positive impressions. |
Recognition of student achievement..
as individuals and as team members. FCCLA offers members the opportunity
to shine through "high challenge, low threat" competitions. A
great example is the STAR Events program (Students Taking Action
with Recognition), which recognizes members for efforts and
achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills and
occupational preparation. STAR Events let students plan for their
multiple roles as family member, wage earner and community member. |
FCCLA Chapters
With more than 7,500 local chapters, FCCLA emphasizes family and
consumer sciences education and preparation for jobs and careers in
family and consumer sciences related occupations. Examples include (but
not limited family life education, housing and home furnishings,
culinary arts, food service, hospitality and tourism, catering, child
care, interior design - and the list goes on! |
Starting a Local Chapter is Easy!
1. To learn more about starting an FCCLA chapter at
your school, contact Jeanne Roberts at 602-542-3040
or jrobert@ade.az.gov
2. We'll send you a complete, no-obligation
Membership Kit, with all you need to get started: background
information, new chapter checklist,
calendar of events and application deadlines, resources, activity ideas,
a recruitment poster and booklet...and more!
3. Steps to forming a new chapter.
- Review
files in the family and consumer sciences department to determine
previous FCCLA activities.
- Contact
your state advisor and talk to advisors near by.
- Review
school policies regarding student organizations. Discuss with
school administrators the advantages of starting a chapter,
pointing out the value added relationship FCCLA has with the
curriculum and the school.
- Discuss
the possibility of starting a chapter with prospective members -
those who have taken or are taking family and consumer sciences.
Guide students to form a chapter and begin a project by using the
FCCLA Planning Process.
- Request
a chapter membership packet from your state advisor.
- After
the chapter has been formed, affiliate by sending in national and
state dues as soon as possible. You will then begin to receive Teen
Times and other chapter mailings.
- Attend
region, state and nationally sponsored events to become familiar
with FCCLA activities.
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HERE TO AFFILIATE
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