We teach what life actually demands...

Core Classes

Language & Communication

• Reading comprehension - not just reading words, but understanding, analyzing, and applying them.
  
  

• Writing skills - from persuasive essays to professional emails.
  
  

• Public speaking - clear, confident communication in front of people (and a camera).
  
  

• Media literacy - spotting bias, fact-checking, and recognizing misinformation.

• Speaking with customer service - staying calm, clear, and getting results

• Foreign languages - Spanish, Creole, French, Chinese, and more
  
  

Math & Practical Applications

• Arithmetic through algebra - the full spectrum, but tied to real-world uses.
  
  

• Applied math - budgeting, conversions, measurements, and percentages.
  
  

• Data literacy - interpreting graphs, charts, and basic statistics.
  
  

• Geometry in action - home projects, design, and navigation.
  
  

Science & Problem-Solving

• Biology basics - understanding the body, health, and the environment.
  
  

• Earth & environmental science - weather, climate, sustainability.
  
  

• Physics principles - energy, motion, and how things actually work.
  
  

• Scientific method - observing, hypothesizing, testing, and drawing conclusions.

• Carbon footprints - understanding and reducing environmental impact
  
  
  

History, Geography & Culture

• World and U.S. history - key events, cause-and-effect thinking, and their impact today.
  
  

• Geography skills - map reading, understanding global regions, cultural literacy.
  
  

• Civics & government - how laws are made, voting, and community involvement.
  
  

• Cultural studies - empathy and understanding through diverse perspectives.
  
  

Core Critical Skills

• Logical reasoning - recognizing patterns, making connections, solving problems.
  
  

• Research skills - finding credible sources, synthesizing information.

• Sex education - consent, safety, health, and emotional awareness
  
  

• Time management - planning, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
  
  

• Collaboration - working effectively with others toward shared goals.

We also teach....

Life Management & Survival

• Basic home repair - patching holes, unclogging drains, shutting off water/gas.
  
  

• Emergency prep - what to do in a blackout, storm, or if your phone dies.
  
  

• Cooking beyond ramen - balanced meals, meal planning, and budgeting for groceries.
  
  

• First aid - what to do while you wait for an ambulance.

• Farming basics - growing food, soil care, and sustainable practices

• Global Systems Awareness - understanding social credit scores, digital IDs, and their effects
  
  

Money & Resource Literacy

• Budgeting & saving - knowing where your money’s going and how to keep some of it.
  
  

• Understanding credit - credit scores, reports, and avoiding predatory loans.
  
  

• Negotiation skills - from rent prices to salaries.
  
  

• Reading contracts - leases, service agreements, gym memberships, avoiding fine-print traps.

• Doing your taxes - filing, deductions, and avoiding penalties

• Speaking with a banker - in-person and over the phone, asking the right questions

• Carbon footprints - understanding and reducing environmental impact
  
  

• Entrepreneurship - turning ideas into income with legal, ethical business models
  
  

Critical Thinking & Navigation

• Spotting scams - online, in person, and over the phone.
  
  

• Basic law literacy - tenant rights, digital & creative, government navigation, disputes & resolution, travel & transport and consumer rights.

• Civic safety: Rights-aware communication with police - clear communication, consent to searches, de-escalation basics, what you must provide, what you can decline, how to request counsel, understanding your rights, staying calm, and documenting appropriately.
  
  

• Mapping skills - reading a paper map, compass use, understanding directions without GPS.

• Logical reasoning - patterns, connections, and problem-solving

Interpersonal & Emotional Intelligence

• Conflict resolution - how to argue without burning the house down.
  
  

• Networking - not the fake LinkedIn kind, but actual relationships that help you thrive.
  
  

• Self-regulation - time management, stress management, recognizing burnout signs.

• Self-love - building confidence and boundaries without arrogance

• Keeping a clean home/car/workspace - organization for function and peace of mind
  
  

• Hygiene & self-care - maintaining health and presentation daily

• Coded language & cultural fluency - reading between the lines and communicating across communities.

• Cultural studies - empathy through diverse perspectives
  
  

Technology & Adaptability

• Tech setup & troubleshooting - what to do when the Wi-Fi dies, printers rebel, or your phone won’t charge.
  
  

• Cybersecurity basics - strong passwords, avoiding phishing, securing devices.

• Working with AI - how to integrate, automate, and adapt
  
  

• Adapting to new tech - learning tools quickly without a formal class.

• Coding & computational thinking - algorithms, debugging, building simple apps