Life Skills

  • $380.00 / Course - Single Semester
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Course Details

Subject
Science
Approvals
UC
Grade Levels
Middle School
Credits
.5
Pre–Requisites

None

Course Length

Single Semester: Courses have a maximum duration of 18 weeks per semester.

Course Description

Middle School Life Skills 

This course helps students better understand themselves while building essential life skills that support academic success, well-being, and future planning.

 

What students gain:

Insights into personal interests, strengths, and goals

Time management, stress management, study habits, and goal setting

Basic nutrition, fitness, and healthy decision-making

Relationship & communication skills for strong, healthy connections

Introductory personal finance and consumer health concepts

Exploration of colleges and careers aligned to each student’s interests

Why it matters:

Builds confidence and independence for high school, college, and beyond

Helps students make informed, cost-conscious decisions about their future

Develops practical skills that support both academic performance and everyday life

This is a valuable foundation for students preparing to make thoughtful, informed choices about their next steps.

 

Syllabus Overview

This course allows students to explore their personality type and interests, as well as refine important skills that will benefit them throughout their lives, including personal nutrition and fitness skills, time & stress management, communication & healthy relationships, goal setting, study skills, leadership and service, environmental and consumer health, and personal finances. In addition, students will explore possible colleges and careers that match their needs, interests, and talents.