CENTRAL ACADEMY

Syllabus (2007/2008)

 

Course Title:                                         Adult Living I - II

 

Room # :                                              101

 

Credit(s):                                              1 credit each

 

Fee:                                                      $20

 

Instructor:                                             Ryan O’Rourke

 

School Phone:                                      855-4325

 

Email:                                                   orourke.ryan@meridianschools.org

 

Website:                                               http://ca.meridianschools.org  (go to Staff, Ryan)

 

Site for Curriculum:                               www.meridianschools.org (go to District,

curriculum)

 

Course Description:   The Adult Living Curriculum focuses on the young adult as an individual preparing for responsibilities in a home, family and work environment.  The student will gain life management skills, utilize problem-solving methods, develop management processes, and practice employability skills.  Adult Living is designed as two independent but sequential semester units.  Adult Living I will focus on relationship skills and Adult Living II on life management skills.

 

Course Outcomes:

Adult Living students will be able to:

- Examine and facilitate personal growth and development,

            - Develop and maintain healthy relationships

            - Examine the impact of family and parenting roles on the well being of

   individuals and society

            - Develop personal and family resource management skills

            - Analyze and determine career options*

 

·         Note that Central Academy has a class devoted specifically to career exploration called Work

Occupations.  Because of this, career is only briefly addressed in Adult Living.

 

 

 

Course Content Areas:

            Adult Living I:

            Unit 1   Exploring Personal Growth and Development

                                    Character, Code of Ethics, Values

                                    Self Awareness

                                    Self-Concept

                                    Handling Responsibility

                                    Goals

                                    Planning life directions

                                    Managing Stress                                  

            Unit 2  Interpersonal Skills

                                    Communicating Effectively

                                    Family Relationships

                                    Dating Issues

                                    Coping with Sexual Pressure

            Unit 3  Personal Choices and Options

                                    Anatomy and Reproduction     

                                    Teen Pregnancy

                                    Adoption and Surrogacy

                                    Pregnancy/Prevention

                                                                                               

            Adult Living II:

            Unit 1   Living on Your Own

                                    Using Your Money Wisely

                                    Choosing a Place to Live

                                    Meeting Transportation Needs

                                    Being a Wise Consumer

            Unit 2  Quality Relationships

                                    Building Strong Relationships

                                    Sexually Transmitted Infections

                                    Love and Commitment

                                    Engagement and Marriage

            Unit 3 Parenting Skills

                                    Parenting

                                    Understanding Birth Defects

                                    Prenatal Development

                                    Newborns

                                    Prenatal Care

                                    Labor and Delivery

 

Text & Accompanying

Videos:                         Strengthening Family & Self by Leona Johnson

                                                Published by The Goodheart-Wilcox Company, 2004

NOTE:  This text is available for parental review in Room 101

 

 

Related Media:             Surviving High School (Multi-topic)

                                                Teens in the ER

                                                Please God I’m Only Seventeen

                                                Twice Pardoned, Freeloaders

                                                Body Language, But He Loves Me

                                                Dating and Violence Abuse

                                                The Teen Files: The Truth About Hate

                                                I’m Just Me, Just Like You (HIV/AIDS)

                                                Teenage Sexuality (laserdisc by Glencoe)

                                                The Jason Foundation; Suicide Prevention

                                                Teenage Sexuality – Laserdisc by Glencoe

                                                Hearts and Minds – Teens and Mental Illness

                                                The Inner Voice or Dying to Be Thin

                                                The Miracle of Life or substitute video

                                                Spanking         

                                                Can I Make It On My Own

                                                Furnishing and Decorating Your First Apartment

                                                House Beautiful

                                                Laundry 101

NOTE:  These materials are available for review by parents in Room 101 or at RADAR – see Ryan for details.

 

Related Speakers:                     Central District Health Department

                                                            (Speaking on Sexually Transmitted Infections)

                                                Pam Wiley

                                                            (Speaking on Drinking and Driving and handicap

 issues – personal story)

Duane Quintanna (or substitute) from a.l.p.h.a. (allies

 linked for the prevention of HIV and AIDS)

(Speaking about HIV/AIDS – personal story and

 current issues in the field)

                                                Jennifer Cocheran, WCA

                                                            (Speaking on domestic violence)

                                               

In addition I attempt to have speakers in to speak about: Credit             Marriage                      Home Decorating

Banking            Parents as Teachers Program

It is hard to anticipate their availability at the time of this  printing.  If you would like to be notified in advance who will be speaking on these topics please let me know.

 

NOTE:  Every effort is made to have these speakers speak each semester.  If parents have any concerns or questions about presentation content please contact Ryan ASAP.

 

Supplemental readings will be provided when appropriate.

 

 

1. Read this syllabus!

2. Ask questions!

3. Treat all personal information shared by classmates, teacher, or speakers as confidential unless told otherwise.

4. Participate in class discussion and activities.  Your contribution matters!