Skills for Living     7th and 8th Grade

      This course is designed to provide students an opportunity to explore

family relationships and personal development, personal management, and planning for the future.  Emphasis is on the importance of the family, effective communication skills, consumer management skills, how to get along with others including family members and peers, decision making, acceptance of responsibility, and child care practices that promote positive development.  Other content addresses positive self-image, nutrition, wellness, personal appearance, career options, managing multiple adult roles, and the impact of technology on family life and careers.