Empowers young people to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse global society.

Mrs. Khadija Edwards

Room 401

What is...Exploring Life Skills?

• Explores life skills essential for young people now and in the future.

• Skills in applying basic academics, problem solving, decision-making, creative and critical thinking.

• Focuses on personal and social responsibilities with emphasis on the family.

• Explore career awareness and readiness for the 21st Century.

• Offered to grades 6th , 7th , and 8th once in middle school.

CHAMPS A behavior system.C= Conservation Can students talk to each other?

H= Help How do students get their questions answered? How do they get your attention?

A= Activity What is the task or objective? What is the end product?

M= Movement Can students move about?

P= Participation What does the expected student behavior look and sound like? How do students show they are fully participating?

S= Success If students follow the CHAMPS expectations, they will be successful.

NWMS School-wide Guidelines

Students shall:

1. Comply with established NWMS dress code guidelines.

2.Be on time for class.3. Bring all materials to class: agenda,

paper, pencils, books, notebooks, gym clothes.

4. Follow all NWMS and WSFCS rules.

Falcons are….

Nurturing Well-disciplined Mature Safe

The Falcon Four

Falcons Fly Straight- Follow expectations for behavior.

Falcons Fly Right- Do the right thing at the right time.

Falcons Fly to Great Heights- Maintain high

expectations for yourself and others.

Falcons Fly Free- Free from harassment and bullying.

• First class take the chairs down.

• Last class must put the chairs on the tables.

• You are responsible for make-up work.

• Bathroom needs: raise hand with signal/only “3” at one time.

Should enhance, support and supplement learning by focusing on application, acquisition and interpretation.Print only with permission must be associated with schoolwork.Volume button should be Muted.E-mail should only be checked at home unless used for related classroom activity.Classroom usage will be denied to students not following School Board policy, rules and regulations.

A 100-93

B 92-85

C 84-77

D 76-70

F 69-00

Units forExploring Life Skills

Level I

Interpersonal RelationshipsNutrition and WellnessPersonal Financial and Resource ManagementInterior Decorating

 Level II

Interpersonal RelationshipsFood Service and HospitalityApparelEarly Care Education and Babysitting Training

Exploring Life Skills Supplies

Folder

Pen or Pencils

Be quick to listen

Slow to speak

Slow to anger