Prerequisites: 11 th or 12 th grade enrollment
Level: 11 th or 12 th grade
Credits: .5 – vocational

Additional: This course is accepted as a vocational credit for h.s. graduation
This course is accepted as an elective credit for college admission
This course is not eligible for credit by the NCAA

 

Course Description

This course is designed to assist students in achieving satisfaction through their development from adolescence to adulthood. Emphasis is placed on the development of prevention strategies which assist students in making life decisions. The course is student based and varying topics are covered according to the current interests of the students. The focus of the course is to help students develop positive relationships and interactions within their home, work, and social environments.

Possible topics covered from the ­text Contemporary Living include:

• Areas of Personal Growth
• Personality Development
• Character and Self Esteem
• Managing Stress
• Careers
• Nutrition and Wellness
• Decisions
• Theories on Human Development
• Marriage and Dating Relationships
• Bullying and Assertiveness
• Communication
• Human Sexuality
• Dealing with Divorce and Family Issues
• Coping with Crisis
• Affects of Drugs and Alcohol

Assessment

The class is taught through lecture, projects, presentations, readings, and videos. Students frequently work in groups to enhance the learning experience. Students are given worksheets and other related handouts for each unit. Tests are given after each chapter