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District plans 'Life Skills Reboot' elective for 2026–27 to boost student independence
Summary
Forest Hills Public Schools staff proposed a new Life Skills Reboot elective for 2026–27, combining culinary, career development, time management and planning through project-based learning to promote student autonomy and responsibility.
District staff presented a new elective course, the Life Skills Reboot, proposed for the 2026–27 school year to respond to student and parent feedback.
David Simpson (NHMS) outlined course components including life skills, culinary instruction, career-development exercises, time management and planning embedded in a project-based, hands-on approach. The stated goals are to promote autonomy, independence and personal responsibility among students. The committee recorded the presentation and the planned timeline for implementation discussions.
The committee packet indicates the course was developed after feedback about elective choices; staff will continue development and return with implementation details and scheduling considerations.
