Life Management 2
This class for juniors and seniors focuses preparation for life after high school and includes labs, simulations, interactive and computer assisted experiences, discussions on various issues and guest speakers. The class is a UC / CSU a-g “g” course.
Topics and Lessons:
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Personal Success
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Goal Setting
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Values and Standards
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Moving Out
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Choosing Where to Live
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Roommates
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Tenant / Landlord Issues
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Designing Your Living Space
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Money Management
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Budgeting
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Banking
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Credit
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Food and Nutrition
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Healthing Eating
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Kitchen Basics
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Taxes
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Personal Income Tax
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Careers
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Resumes, Cover Letters & Applications
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Job Search
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Interviewing
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Consumerism
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Laws
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Major Purchases and Auto Buying
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Insurance
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Relationships
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Communication
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Dating and Marriage
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Developmental Child Psychology
This is a year-long course for junior and senior students. The course involves the study of child development and behaviors. This covers will cover research theories, parenting, prenatal development, educational needs, social and environmental issues, and effective guidance for interacting with children. This course is recommended for anyone interested in teaching careers, social work, pediatric medicine, and those looking toward future parenting. The course is a UC / CSU a-g “g” course.
Topics and Lessons:
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Theories of Child Development
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Theorist Project
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Family Life and Planning
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Prenatal Development
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In the Womb
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Pregnancy Anatomy
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Birth Defects Study
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Physical, Emotional, Social and Intellectual Development
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Infancy – Baby-Think-It-Over project, Brain Models, Baby Observation Day
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Toddlerhood – Safety Project, Toddler Observation Day
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Preschool Years – Children’s book report, Preschool field trip
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Careers with Children
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Guest speakers from different careers with children
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Field Study to local preschools