Child Development

The Teen Who Raises Others Up

Some teens nurture everyone around them — younger siblings, neighbors, the new student. This track honors that gift with family science, child development, and mentoring experience that prepares them to raise and teach the next generation.

Tracks are doors, not boxes — students are free to explore and switch tracks as their interests grow.

The Four-Year Path

Track courses layered on top of the standard diploma core. Every plan is customized with your advisor.

Year 1

Caring Well

  • Health
  • Written Portfolio A: Effective Essays
Year 2

Family Foundations

  • Family Science
Year 3

Relationships

  • Dating & Relationships
  • Principles of Leadership
Year 4

Mentoring

  • Civility
  • Experiential Learning (mentoring focus)

Signature Courses on This Track

These courses carry the track's focus. Tap any course for details and enrollment.

Elective Family Science 1.0 credit AHS Life Principles of Leadership 0.5 credit Elective Health 1.0 credit Elective Dating & Relationships 1.0 credit Coming soon History Civility 1.0 credit Coming soon

What They Graduate With

  • A foundation in family science and child development
  • Real mentoring experience through Experiential Learning
  • Leadership training for the home, classroom, and community

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