Senior Survival

Grade 12

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Senior Survival

Seniors, are you wondering whether you're ready to live on your own? Senior Survival will give you real-world skills you need! Learn about budgeting, meal planning, basic cooking techniques, and how to make healthy choices. Get practical skills like using convenience foods to create inexpensive yet well-balanced meals. This class is open to all seniors. Scroll down to see questions and answers about this class!

Length: Semester ● Credit: 0.5 ● Prerequisite: None

Diploma Credit Area: Applied/Fine Arts (FA)

If you have already fulfilled your FA requirement, this course will transcribe as elective (EL) credit.

Course Q&A

What can I expect in this class?

In Senior Survival, you can expect to learn all the adulting things you will need in your life beyond high school. Half of the class will consist of cooking basics, and the other half will be learning topics like personal finance, credit, banking, taxes, how to buy a used car, find an apartment, insurance, and all those things that will help you succeed in the real world.

What does a typical day in this class look like?

On a typical day in Senior Survival you might learn basic cooking techniques, followed by a day cooking in the lab or participating in discussions and activities on the current topic. (For example, you might learn about credit cards and then research and compare different credit cards.)

What about homework?

There is no homework, unless you don't finish your work in class. The work is easy and the content is useful.

What about tests?

Tests in Senior Survival are straightforward. We always have a study guide and review beforehand that will let you know exactly what content is included.

What do past students say about this class?

Students saw the value of the topics covered and were really happy to graduate with a better understanding of banking and credit. Students felt better prepared to move out on their own and handle adult decisions.

Why should I take this class?

You should take this class if you are a senior!

What else do I need to know about this class?

Senior Survival is a fun and valuable way to prepare for your future, no matter your plans beyond high school.