More Than Credits

Download or read book More Than Credits written by Cheryl Bastian and published by Zoe Learning Essentials. This book was released on 2019-03 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you feel the weight of high school-the courses, the requirements, the credits-and question whether your young adult will be prepared with the skills needed for life? Cheryl Bastian, twenty-six year veteran homeschooler, mother of eight, and educational consultant designed More than Credits: Skills High Schoolers Need for Life, a ready-to-use guide parents can reference as they walk alongside their teens and young adults through five personal development credits¿Nutrition and Wellness,¿Personal Fitness,¿Personal Awareness and Career Exploration, ¿Philosophy, and¿Personal Finance.Each course intentionally prepares learners to be future-ready while gaining a better understanding of who they are and what they believe. In addition, they will discover how they can use their unique giftings and strengths to add value and contribute to their communities or workplace. Content offers ¿practical skill acquisition through personalized project-based learning, ¿experiential opportunities, ¿related literature and writing suggestions, and ¿meaningful discussion topics and questions. High school is more than checking boxes and meeting requirements. It's about young adults being equipped with the skill sets and emotional intelligence necessary for life beyond graduation.