Family Studies Department

Our Mission

The Family Studies department here at Aurora High School strives to foster student achievement through its unique course offerings. 

Courses include:

• introductory grade 9 course that enriches students in a variety of areas surrounding the family studies curriculum
• food and nutrition at b​​​oth the open and university level
• exploring fashion and the fashion industry
• childcare
• human growth
• 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.

Who are the Teachers in this department?