Interpersonal & Family Relationships 11:

“It’s About Me” This course will examine and explore the important and complex issues of relationships. To understand relationships, it is imperative that you know and understand yourself in many ways. The first part of the course will be an in-depth personal exploration of self-esteem issues. There will be an opportunity to improve communication skills, problem solving skills, decision-making skills, conflict resolution, and negotiating skills. To accomplish this, specific skills will be taught in class and practiced on a regular basis. The second part of the course will closely examine issues of friendships, family, gender, dating, love, and intimate relationships. 

Child Development & Caregiving 12:

“It’s About Us” Content focuses on marriage, developing and maintaining strong relationships, stressors in relationships, families, parenting and child development. The course will also examine community connection and relationships in partnership with Marigold Elementary School. We will join an elementary class once a week for our Buddy Program. This explores child development activities and relationship building. Students will also have an opportunity to take part in the Teen Baby Project where they will be immersed as a caregiver of a newborn doll. This simulation will explore the time commitment of newborns and planning life around a child.