Welcome to Practical Living. This is a required course for all sophomores at CHS. In this class we will cover a wide range of topics. Check out the course outline below for more information.

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Class Agenda:

Aug. 6--Short Class. Complete student information cards.

Aug. 7--Intro to the class. Class rules and procedures. FCCLA introduction.

Aug. 8--Begin Unit 1. Who Am I?

Orientation to Practical Living

Class rules & procedures

Syllabus & Expectations

Get Acquainted Activity

Who Am I?

Values

Personality Types

Multiple Intelligences

Self-Image

Roles Models

How Can I Be Successful?

Success habits

Communication Skills

Study Skills

Conflict Resolution

Decision Making

Goal Setting

Stress Management

Where Am I Going?

Desired Lifestyle

Needs vs. Wants

Career Research

ILP's

How Do I Get There?

ILP's

Job Hunting

Applications

Resumes

Cover Letters

Interviews

Money Management

Banking

Credit

Housing

Comparison Shopping

OK, I'm Here, Now What?

Relationships (family, friends, dating, marriage)

Teen Pregnancy

Abstinence

Reproduction

STD's

Nutrition

Etiquette

Eating Disorders

Non-Communicable Diseases (obesity, osteoporosis, diabetes)