Description:

As parents watching our teens quickly approach adulthood we want to make sure they are well equipped for life. We want them to live happy lives. Happiness is fleeting but joy endures, giving us hope through hardship. This high-school class will cover a few of the basic life skills needed to function as an independent adult. Topics such as money management, time management, house keeping, problem solving, communication, and how to avoid decision paralysis will be discussed. Students will be challenged to put these skills into action each week. They will also learn important relational skills. We’ll explore family and other relational dynamics within various cultures to better understand ourselves and the people around us. Students will learn about the benefits of having a growth mindset to help them persevere through challenges and setbacks. We’ll explore mental health, healthy coping skills, moving forward through fear and doubt, and how to hold on to joy during difficult times. They’ll learn about the Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11 to show that even the greatest of God’s people mess up and are still considered heroes of the faith. My goal is to point students to Jesus and give them tools to live confident and joyful lives. My hope is that by the end of the year, my students can go forward in confidence and with a solid understanding of who they are in Christ.