GRADS is an in-school, secondary program for students that focuses on a variety of topics including parenting skills, economic independence, pregnancy health and more.
What is GRADS?
GRADS is an in-school, secondary program for students that focuses on a variety of topics including parenting skills, economic independence, pregnancy health and more.
Program Goals
Remain in school through graduation
Appreciate the importance of prenatal care
Learn practical parenting and child development skills
Set goals toward balancing work and family
Prevent repeat pregnancies
Contact
To learn more about this program, please contact:
Bev Holthaus, GRADS Instructor
Phone: 937.778.1980 x 339
Email: holthausb@uppervalleycc.org
GRADS Curriculum
Positive Self
Self-Formation
Communication
Relationships
Practical Problem Solving
Pregnancy Health
Newborn Expectations
Adjustment to Parenting
Child Development
Childcare
Child Abuse and Neglect
Parenting Skills
Wellness
Maternal and Fetal Development
Cost of Parenthood
Labor and Delivery
Postnatal Care
Economic Independence
Career Exploration
Goal Setting
Job Search and Application