FCCLA
WHAT IS FCCLA?
FCCLA is a nonprofit national career and technical student organization for young men and women in Family and Consumer Sciences education in public and private schools, grades 7 – 12.
FCCLA helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education.
Any student, through grade 7-12, who is taking or has taken a course of family and consumer sciences can become a member.
Chapter projects focus on a variety of youth concerns, including teen pregnancy, parenting, family relationships, substance abuse, peer pressure, environment, nutrition and fitness, teen violence and career exploration.
Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life - -planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making and interpersonal communication - - necessary in the home and workplace.
FCCLA is the only student-led organization with the family as its central focus.
FCCLA MISSION
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
- Career preparation
Bishop HS FCCLA Sponsor:
Lorena Garcia

