This one-semester elective is designed to increase students’ knowledge of, and ability in, using the skills necessary for everyday living. Life Skills emphasizes defining personal values, goal-setting and planning, and solving problems. Instructional material focuses on dealing with media and peer pressure, communication and relationships, working with others, avoiding and/or resolving conflict, decision making, wellness and personal safety, aspects of good citizenship, environmental awareness, and how students can contribute to their own community. The course is organized in six units: Course Introduction, Thinking About Yourself, Thinking for Yourself, Taking Care of Yourself, Caring for Your Relationships, and Caring About Your World.
