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| − | '''Living Skills''' is a [[course]] that does not fall under any department, but is required for graduation. There are no | + | '''Living Skills''' is a [[course]] that does not fall under any department, but is required for graduation. There are no alternative paths besides taking it during [[Summer School]]. |
While [[PAUSD]] does not require community service, 15% of the Living Skills grade is for community service (each hour being 1% of the total grade). | While [[PAUSD]] does not require community service, 15% of the Living Skills grade is for community service (each hour being 1% of the total grade). | ||
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| + | == Course catalog description == | ||
| + | This course provides students with the skills and knowledge that will help them to make informed and responsible | ||
| + | decisions about issues that affect personal health and well-being. Subjects of study include identity, influences, | ||
| + | individuality, communication, health, drug and sex education. | ||
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| + | This fulfills the high school graduation requirement and state CPR requirement. 15 hours of community service | ||
| + | required. | ||
| + | * Prerequisites: None; grades 9-12 | ||
| + | * Homework Expectation: 1 hour per week | ||
| + | * District SLOs Addressed in this Course: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | ||
== Units studied == | == Units studied == | ||
# About Teens | # About Teens | ||
# Wellness | # Wellness | ||
| + | # Sexual Education | ||
# Drug Addiction | # Drug Addiction | ||
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== Should I sign up for this class? == | == Should I sign up for this class? == | ||
Latest revision as of 17:15, 20 October 2021
| Department | Other |
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| Length | Semester |
| Credit type | Unweighted |
| Teacher(s) | Ms. Tucker Mr. Lacayo (summer school) |
Living Skills is a course that does not fall under any department, but is required for graduation. There are no alternative paths besides taking it during Summer School.
While PAUSD does not require community service, 15% of the Living Skills grade is for community service (each hour being 1% of the total grade).
Course catalog description
This course provides students with the skills and knowledge that will help them to make informed and responsible decisions about issues that affect personal health and well-being. Subjects of study include identity, influences, individuality, communication, health, drug and sex education.
This fulfills the high school graduation requirement and state CPR requirement. 15 hours of community service required.
- Prerequisites: None; grades 9-12
- Homework Expectation: 1 hour per week
- District SLOs Addressed in this Course: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Units studied
- About Teens
- Wellness
- Sexual Education
- Drug Addiction
Should I sign up for this class?
This class is absolutely required to graduate, so everyone must take it at some point.
However, the grading system of this class was designed to be very light, so other classes can be focused on.