Life Skills - Basic
Course Id:   5107

Course Overview
InstitutionFOUNDERS Education
SubjectLife Skills
Education LevelHigh School
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Course Description
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of fundamental concepts and their applications while reinforcing and developing skills essential for continued success as life long learners. Life Skills gives students an overview and practice of skills and knowledge important towards their future success and healthy well-being. The course begins with learning the basics of choosing and applying for a job. They will practice writing a resume and cover letter. They will also learn about payday, how to choose and navigate through personal banking, basic investing for their future, creating a budget, the importance of managing one's debt, how to be a critical consumer, and a basic look at different common types of insurance.


The course also stresses the importance of healthy relationships with friends, family, and significant others. Students will examine other aspects of a healthy lifestyle with units on nutrition and food planning, stress management, the importance of mental health, as well as the damaging effects of alcohol abuse, binge drinking, drugs, and tobacco use.


Finally, students will engage with basic civic education, learn the basics of democracy, the major parts of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, the rights of a citizen of the United States, and the importance of engaging with and participating in the American political process.


Scheduling Information
COMPLETE COURSES -A complete version of the virtual course.
- Full Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 9 months
- 1/2 Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 4 months
- 1/4 Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 2 months

ABBREVIATED COURSES - A shortened course intended for students seeking to recover credits or make-up failed courses during the regular school year or over the summer.
- Abbreviated Full Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 60 days.
- Abbreviated 1/2 and 1/4 Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 30 days.

PARTIAL COURSES - A partial version of an online course intended for students temporarily away from classes (i.e. Home Bound Instruction, In/Out-of School Suspension).
- Partial courses must be completed by your school's end date

Format
-Delivery : This is a virtual course delivered entirely by an established education organization, including a virtual instructor, to students and educators.



Delivery Method

  • Internet
  • Real-Time Web-Based Teacher Access


  • Course Availability
    Course NumberRigorFormatStructureCredit EquivalentSchedule
    EADAFUSP5107Essentials 1DeliveryAbbreviatedFullSelf Paced
    EADCFUSP5107Essentials 1DeliveryCompleteFullSelf Paced
    EADCHASP5107Essentials 1DeliveryCompleteHalf Self Paced
    EADCHBSP5107Essentials 1DeliveryCompleteHalf Self Paced
    EADWNASP5107Essentials 1DeliveryPartial WeeklyPartial Course OfferingSelf Paced

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