Life Skills is a practical, hands-on lab designed to prepare students for the realities of independent living. This class is intended primarily for students in grades 10–12 who are beginning to think about life beyond LightHouse—whether that means college, work, or living on their own.
Students will build the knowledge and habits needed to manage everyday responsibilities with confidence. Through discussion, applied tasks, and real-world scenarios, the class focuses on three key areas: managing resources, navigating challenges, and taking care of yourself and others.
In this course, students will:
Develop financial literacy by creating and managing budgets, understanding income and expenses, and making informed decisions about spending, saving, and planning for both expected and unexpected costs.
Strengthen perseverance and problem-solving by learning how to navigate systems—accessing local resources, responding to challenges, and maintaining stability even when things feel uncertain or overwhelming.
Build self-care and wellness strategies by understanding physical and emotional health, recognizing warning signs, setting boundaries, and developing habits that support long-term well-being.
Practice essential daily living skills such as meal planning, grocery shopping, home care, laundry, and basic maintenance, with an emphasis on preventing problems before they become crises.
Reflect on personal patterns, habits, and decision-making in order to better understand themselves and make choices that align with their goals and values.
Students will work toward attainments such as managing personal finances responsibly, identifying and accessing support systems, maintaining personal and shared spaces, recognizing signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships, and demonstrating increasing independence in caring for their physical and emotional well-being.
This course is grounded in real life. The goal is not perfection, but capability—leaving with the tools to take care of yourself, handle challenges as they arise, and make thoughtful, informed decisions.
Cell Phone Policy:
Students may use their cell phones during class as a tool to engage in learning relevant to the class.