Academics, Careers, Emotional & Social Learning

See below for lesson units offered across elementary, junior high, and high school. These include, but are not limited to, topics such as academic skills, career exploration, social-emotional learning, goal setting, and personal growth. 

Elementary Units:

• Emotion Management 

• Growth Mindset & Goal Setting 

• Empathy & Kindness 

• Problem-Solving Skills

• Decision-Making & Responsibility

• Advocacy Skills

• Exploring Careers

• Bullying Prevention 

• Child Safety 

7th- 8th Units:

• Learning Styles 

• Problem-Solving Skills 

• Time-Management, Organizational & Study Skills

• Coping Skills

• Creating Healthy Relationships & Boundaries 

• Social Awareness

• Bullying Prevention

• Responsible Decision-Making & Peer-Pressure 

• Responsible Use of Technology and Social Media 

• Exploring Careers

9th-12th:

• Starting in 9th grade, South Dakota students develop Personal Learning Plans (PLPs), which they update each year until graduation. A PLP helps students:

  • Set academic, career, and personal goals

  • Track their progress toward graduation requirements

  • Prepare for post-secondary opportunities

• Through this guided process, students identify courses, activities, and career pathways that support their future aspirations. PLPs encourage ongoing reflection and adjustment, so each student’s plan remains aligned with their evolving goals.