In schools, this is the only subject area that directly addresses preparing students for adult roles and family responsibilities.
Students learn and reinforce academic skills.
This approach is problem-centered and draws upon the context of situation. The Impact program is designed for students in the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades who are at-risk of dropping out of school. The Impact program structure allows greater scope and depth of content. More individual contact, parental contact, and support from the teacher are strongly encouraged. The mission is to promote personal growth, educational competence, and economic self-sufficiency as socially responsible members of society.