Frankfort-Schuyler High School Launches New Course

At the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year, Frankfort-Schuyler High School launched a brand new course, Adulting 101!

Adulting 101, a comprehensive program designed by Mrs. Cucci, empowers our senior students with essential life skills, fostering responsibility, engagement, and self-sufficiency. The curriculum encompasses a diverse range of topics, including essential home skills such as cleaning, cooking, and basic home improvement (wiring, painting, minor repairs). Additionally, the program addresses financial literacy, covering budgeting, financial planning, insurance, and responsible spending. Furthermore, it incorporates life management skills, encompassing car maintenance, meal planning, family planning, and self-awareness with a focus on social-emotional well-being.

The program leverages valuable community resources, with local experts providing hands-on instruction. For instance, students learned car maintenance techniques, including oil changes. The program also included workshops on home electrical safety (wiring a doorbell, replacing outlets and switches) and financial planning.

To enhance understanding of parenting responsibilities, the district invested in "Real Care Babies," allowing students to experience the challenges and joys of childcare.

With 30 students enrolled, Adulting 101 equips students with practical knowledge and skills that will serve them well throughout their adult lives, preparing them for the challenges and responsibilities of independent living.