OUR MISSION
The Family Studies department here
at Aurora High School strives to foster student achievement through its unique
course offerings. Courses include an introductory grade 9 course that enriches
students in a variety of areas surrounding the family studies curriculum; food
and nutrition at both the open and university level; exploring fashion and the
fashion industry; childcare; human growth; and the study of individuals and
family throughout the life cycles. Throughout each semester students are
able to learn to view themselves, their families, their communities, and the
broader society from different perspectives and gain a better sense of self.
Through practical experience, discussions, debates, research, reflection and
the development of critical and creative thinking skills, these family studies
courses will help students become self-motivated, problem solvers, who are
equipped with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to face their
changing world with confidence and self advocacy.
Currently at Aurora High School, the following courses are being offered:
For more information on any of the following courses, see the Courses tab.
HIF1O - Exploring Family Studies (Food Labs, budgeting for your dream home/car, how to be a BOSS, Unit of Design) *No Written Exam
HFN2O - Food and Nutrition (Food Labs, Exploring Cultural Foods, Food Advertising and Food Safety/Labelling) *No Written Exam
HPW3C - Working with Infants and Young Children (Electronic Baby, Childrearing, Pregnancy and Family Life Skills)
HFA4U - Nutrition and Health (Exploring food through science, digestion, nutrients, nutritionist career pathway)
HHG4M - Human Issues in Growth and Development (Psychology, Sociology, Growth over Lifespan, Disease and Pathology)
HHS4U - Families in Canada (Mate Selection, Types of Relationships, Families with Aging children, Sociology and End of life Transitions)
Teachers:
Dawn Uukkivi
Department Head
email: dawn.gavin@yrdsb.ca
Amanda Bell
Classroom Teacher
email: amanda.bell@yrdsb.ca
