PROGRAM GOAL

The Middle School Life Skills Program is designed to prepare students for greater independence, responsibility, self-management, and real-world readiness. The program provides practical knowledge and experiences that help students develop the confidence and competence needed to manage everyday responsibilities, make informed decisions, communicate effectively, and navigate personal, social, academic, and future workplace situations.

Through age-appropriate, hands-on learning, students are encouraged to develop practical skills, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, financial awareness, healthy habits, and responsible decision-making. The program aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and the practical skills students will need as they progress toward high school, higher education, employment, and independent living.

What Students will Learn

The Middle School Life Skills Program is designed to prepare students for greater independence, responsibility, self-management, and real-world readiness. The program provides practical knowledge and experiences that help students develop the confidence and competence needed to manage everyday responsibilities, make informed decisions, communicate effectively, and navigate personal, social, academic, and future workplace situations.

Through age-appropriate, hands-on learning, students are encouraged to develop practical skills, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, financial awareness, healthy habits, and responsible decision-making. The program aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and the practical skills students will need as they progress toward high school, higher education, employment, and independent living.

Assessment Criteria

Classwork & Completion

• Completes assigned work during class time.

• Makes a genuine effort to complete all activities.

• Follows directions and uses class time appropriately.

• Keeps work organized and up to date.

• Since work is completed in class, consistent participation is essential.

Behavior 

• Demonstrates respectful behavior toward teachers and classmates.

• Uses appropriate language and actions.

• Follows classroom expectations and routines.

• Demonstrates self-control and makes responsible choices.

• Contributes to a positive and safe classroom environment.

Participation

• Participates in discussions, activities, demonstrations, and hands-on learning.

• Shares ideas and listens respectfully to others.

• Is engaged rather than simply being physically present.

• Takes an active role in individual and group activities.