Limit the time your child spends with the TV, Game boy, computer, and other distractions. Ask about homework policy and long-term projects at the beginning of the year. If your child frequently has trouble focusing on even very simple assignments, think about having him evaluated for a Teaming disorder. Once a teaming or attention problem is properly addressed, many homework battles are often eliminated. Life Skills class provides students with skills to prepare them to be contributing members of the community and productive members of the work force.
Strong emphasis is placed on transition planning and school to work experiences.
The students enrolled in this Class begin in 9th grade with a Job Exploration experience. The student identifies a career interest within the B-P school district and then is matched up with employees in the bus garage, kitchen, high school office and custodial staff for eight weeks. In 10th grade a student continues to develop their career goals as they explore 4 different careers in the community. 3.Recognize the things that get you down. 4.Set goals to achieve what you want.