Yes I Can (Period 4)

Yes I Can is an elective designed to build upon and enhance the social skills that are an area of need for our students. In our society, there is a huge difference between people with and without disabilities, between different ethnic groups, between those who have more money and those who have less, and between the popular and those who don’t have many friends. To overcome these barriers and to create a sense of inclusion at West Ranch High School, a common ground must be established between the different groups. This will only happen if members of all groups are given the opportunity to get to know each other in a variety of environments and activities.

In Yes I Can you will:

• improve your people skills
• develop leadership skills
• learn mentoring skills
• learn social inclusion techniques
• have service learning opportunities
• tackle every day teen issues

The class consists of classroom instruction as well as activities, some of which may occur outside school hours. The class provides a place where peers can connect as individuals, rather than as labels or stereotypes, where the unique abilities and gifts of each person can be truly appreciated.