Christopher Columbus High School in South Florida is an all-boys school that instills principles that will allow a man to succeed in life. Below are their top 25 basic life skills.
1. Read a bank statement and monitor account balance/use banking apps/write a check
2. Address an envelope/mail a package
3. Make, change or cancel an appointment
4. Deposit, withdraw or move funds in an account (by ATM, phone app, or teller)
5. Memorize their Social Security number
6. Turn off an overflowing toilet/how to plunge a toilet
7. Walk away from anything…
8. Do laundry/change bed sheets & bath towels
9. Understand terms when applying for a credit card/ Understand how credit cards work (interest)
10. Use any form of transportation including navigating and ticketing
11. Fill out health insurance form at the Dr.’s office
12. Clean anything and everything
13. Understand what medical coverage is and how it works (deductible & copay)
14. Write a resume
15. Dress for an interview
16. What to do when pulled over while driving (where to pull over safely/information you need to provide)
17. Use basic tools for minor repairs
18. Use a fire extinguisher/ how to handle a grease fire/ administer basic first aid
19. Recognize fraud in emails, phishing and phone calls
20. Write a professional email
21. Complete important information like HIPAA, FERPA and Power of Attorney
22. Deal with a car accident (insurance card/ gather information from other drivers, call police)
23. Change a flat tire/ Use jumper cables
24. Iron, or steam an item of clothing
25. Greet someone respectfully, with eye contact and a handshake
(photo and content from Christopher Columbus High School)
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