Class Descriptions
Core Skills Class Descriptions
NOTE: Not all classes listed below are offered each term. Please see the most current course calendar to see what classes are currently being offered.
Resiliency Training
This will be an introduction to Recreation Therapy and experiential activities. We will utilize “The Resiliency Breakthrough”, the WhyTry, and Social Steps curriculum. The WhyTry curriculum focuses on helping students develop resiliency in facing life’s challenges. This is done through a multi-sensory approach that teaches students the consequences of their actions and how it will lead to opportunities, free & self respect.
Tuesday & Thursday class time will be spent teaching students the 10 WhyTry and Social Steps concepts. Experiential activities for each concept will be emphasis for the 2 hour period on Fridays.
This will be an introduction to Recreation Therapy and experiential activities. We will utilize “The Resiliency Breakthrough”, the WhyTry, and Social Steps curriculum. The WhyTry curriculum focuses on helping students develop resiliency in facing life’s challenges. This is done through a multi-sensory approach that teaches students the consequences of their actions and how it will lead to opportunities, free & self respect.
Tuesday & Thursday class time will be spent teaching students the 10 WhyTry and Social Steps concepts. Experiential activities for each concept will be emphasis for the 2 hour period on Fridays.
Support Group
This is a support group which will help students process thoughts, emotions, and experiences encountered while living with Autism, Asperger’s, and learning disabilities.
This is a support group which will help students process thoughts, emotions, and experiences encountered while living with Autism, Asperger’s, and learning disabilities.
Emotional Regulation: Therapy Animals
By using concrete examples, and with the partnership of therapy animals, each student will become aware of personal stress triggers and causes of stress. Each student will be able to identify the effects of stress, select safe coping strategies for personal use, and develop an action plan to reduce stress in one’s life.
By using concrete examples, and with the partnership of therapy animals, each student will become aware of personal stress triggers and causes of stress. Each student will be able to identify the effects of stress, select safe coping strategies for personal use, and develop an action plan to reduce stress in one’s life.
Real Men Class
The Real Men Class is designed to facilitate discussion regarding masculinity and the gender socialization process for men in today’s society. Topics covered include: gender roles, stereotypes, emotions, sex and intimacy, self-awareness, and relationships. Discussion and skills building will focus on empowering men to make healthy choices in their relationships and within the different contexts of independence.
The Real Men Class is designed to facilitate discussion regarding masculinity and the gender socialization process for men in today’s society. Topics covered include: gender roles, stereotypes, emotions, sex and intimacy, self-awareness, and relationships. Discussion and skills building will focus on empowering men to make healthy choices in their relationships and within the different contexts of independence.
Conversation Lab
The Conversation Class will teach students important skills necessary to have a good conversations, and build friendships. The topics will build on concepts learned in the Social Steps 1 and 2 classes. During the class, opportunities will be provided to practice having conversations with other staff and students.The students will be encouraged to find opportunities to practice concepts learned in class during the following week.
The Conversation Class will teach students important skills necessary to have a good conversations, and build friendships. The topics will build on concepts learned in the Social Steps 1 and 2 classes. During the class, opportunities will be provided to practice having conversations with other staff and students.The students will be encouraged to find opportunities to practice concepts learned in class during the following week.
Women's Group
The students will engage in discussion and activities regarding women's issues, leadership roles, and Autism.
The students will engage in discussion and activities regarding women's issues, leadership roles, and Autism.
Social Steps
Social interactions can be a frustrating experience for all of us--especially for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and learning disabilities. Social Steps covers 30 different social skills lessons designed to help students navigate social barriers they face in the work environment and in life. Classes are customized to meet the abilities, needs and interests of the students. Topics range from facing social fears, having empathy, starting conversations, receiving feedback, conflict resolution, and many other topics.
Social interactions can be a frustrating experience for all of us--especially for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and learning disabilities. Social Steps covers 30 different social skills lessons designed to help students navigate social barriers they face in the work environment and in life. Classes are customized to meet the abilities, needs and interests of the students. Topics range from facing social fears, having empathy, starting conversations, receiving feedback, conflict resolution, and many other topics.
Core Skills & Work Prep
For the Core Skills portion of the class, students will receive feedback about their progress toward their core skill goals. Plans will be adjusted as needed. During the work prep portion of class, the focus will be on teaching new employees for the custodial department on the correct and proper practices involved with cleaning and of maintaining public areas of ScenicView Academy; how to properly use equipment, safe use of chemicals and appropriate interaction with staff/students while working on their shift.
For the Core Skills portion of the class, students will receive feedback about their progress toward their core skill goals. Plans will be adjusted as needed. During the work prep portion of class, the focus will be on teaching new employees for the custodial department on the correct and proper practices involved with cleaning and of maintaining public areas of ScenicView Academy; how to properly use equipment, safe use of chemicals and appropriate interaction with staff/students while working on their shift.
Education Class Descriptions
NOTE: Not all classes listed below are offered each term. Please see the most current course calendar to see what classes are currently being offered.
Drivers Permit
The students will study to pass the written portion of their Driver’s License test by studying the Driver’s Manual. They will be quizzed on each subject and take practice tests until they are ready to go to the DMV and get their Learner’s Permit.
KeyTrain
KeyTrain is designed to help students learn basic math, pre-algebra and reading strategies. Pre‐algebra and simple algebra instruction uses ACT KeyTrain, EdReady, and other online sites plus the SRA program to help students prepare for or participate in vocational or advanced education courses.
Students progress at their own pace with the teachers’ assistance, as needed, mastering one skill at a time with a minimum score of 80%. Students may schedule multiple KeyTrain classes per week to accomplish their goals but are encouraged to schedule at least 2 classes per term to aid retention.
Keyboarding
Students will start at their current level (Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced) and improve their typing skills by learning key position, accurate finger placement and proper typing techniques. Individuals will progress at their own pace working on problem keys and customized lessons using an online course called “Typing.com”. Students can practice with educational typing games and track their progress with daily typing tests.
Basic Writing
This is a beginning writing class. Students will learn to write complete sentences. Using stories and personal experiences, students will organize ideas to develop five paragraph, narrative and story essays on variety of topics in seven easy steps. Students will learn to color code the parts of an essay.
Eternal Truths
Truths will always prevail. The living of these truths will bring joy and happiness to us personally. Students will discuss, explore, and apply gospel truths (from an LDS perspective) in their own lives in order to give greater meaning and perspective to the challenges and opportunities they face.
Stand and Deliver
A learning and application of speaking with clarity and confidence. We will use the International Postmasters written guidelines and standards as our class compass and guideline.
Japanese Culture
Opening up the world of the amazing “Land of the Rising Sun”. Students will be exposed to the insights of Japanese culture and perspective as they learn to be a more disciplined person. Basic Japanese terminology and language will be taught in the context of Japanese lifestyles and history. The last few classes will be open to tasting authentic Japanese food.
Emotional Intelligence
Learning to be a mature adult means developing our Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Students will examine their own EQ and complete self-awareness exercises that will help to increase it. The course will strive to stir the human heart emotionally and spiritually, by incorporating empathy and eternal truths (from a Christian/LDS perspective).
Outside Education
The Outside Education class is a lab to help students successfully work toward designing, applying for, and achieving their educational/career goals by pursuing diplomas, certifications, or other appropriate desired credentials for programs such as Passages, Pathway, MATC, UVU, etc.
Financial Literacy
This course is to help students learn about finances. They will be learning about credit cards, debit cards, checking accounts, debt, and more.
Education Lab
The Educational Lab allows students whose schedules don't permit them to attend the regular KeyTrain, Financial Literacy and Keyboarding classes can continue to work on these academic goals.
The students will study to pass the written portion of their Driver’s License test by studying the Driver’s Manual. They will be quizzed on each subject and take practice tests until they are ready to go to the DMV and get their Learner’s Permit.
KeyTrain
KeyTrain is designed to help students learn basic math, pre-algebra and reading strategies. Pre‐algebra and simple algebra instruction uses ACT KeyTrain, EdReady, and other online sites plus the SRA program to help students prepare for or participate in vocational or advanced education courses.
Students progress at their own pace with the teachers’ assistance, as needed, mastering one skill at a time with a minimum score of 80%. Students may schedule multiple KeyTrain classes per week to accomplish their goals but are encouraged to schedule at least 2 classes per term to aid retention.
Keyboarding
Students will start at their current level (Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced) and improve their typing skills by learning key position, accurate finger placement and proper typing techniques. Individuals will progress at their own pace working on problem keys and customized lessons using an online course called “Typing.com”. Students can practice with educational typing games and track their progress with daily typing tests.
Basic Writing
This is a beginning writing class. Students will learn to write complete sentences. Using stories and personal experiences, students will organize ideas to develop five paragraph, narrative and story essays on variety of topics in seven easy steps. Students will learn to color code the parts of an essay.
Eternal Truths
Truths will always prevail. The living of these truths will bring joy and happiness to us personally. Students will discuss, explore, and apply gospel truths (from an LDS perspective) in their own lives in order to give greater meaning and perspective to the challenges and opportunities they face.
Stand and Deliver
A learning and application of speaking with clarity and confidence. We will use the International Postmasters written guidelines and standards as our class compass and guideline.
Japanese Culture
Opening up the world of the amazing “Land of the Rising Sun”. Students will be exposed to the insights of Japanese culture and perspective as they learn to be a more disciplined person. Basic Japanese terminology and language will be taught in the context of Japanese lifestyles and history. The last few classes will be open to tasting authentic Japanese food.
Emotional Intelligence
Learning to be a mature adult means developing our Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Students will examine their own EQ and complete self-awareness exercises that will help to increase it. The course will strive to stir the human heart emotionally and spiritually, by incorporating empathy and eternal truths (from a Christian/LDS perspective).
Outside Education
The Outside Education class is a lab to help students successfully work toward designing, applying for, and achieving their educational/career goals by pursuing diplomas, certifications, or other appropriate desired credentials for programs such as Passages, Pathway, MATC, UVU, etc.
Financial Literacy
This course is to help students learn about finances. They will be learning about credit cards, debit cards, checking accounts, debt, and more.
Education Lab
The Educational Lab allows students whose schedules don't permit them to attend the regular KeyTrain, Financial Literacy and Keyboarding classes can continue to work on these academic goals.
Enrichment Class Descriptions
NOTE: Not all classes listed below are offered each term. Please see the most current course calendar to see what classes are currently being offered.
Activities Planning
Students will learn how to plan interactive activities in their free time that they could use on a daily basis. Planning will include time management, budgeting, an inviting friends.
Baking and Leisure Planning
Students will be able to participate in a leisure planning and baking class to help practice appropriate social skills as well as other leisure skills, such as planning events, budgeting, etc. Each class will involve making a treat.
Bored to Board
Students will have opportunities to participate in social games with volunteers, students, and staff to improve social skills as well as enhance positive leisure skills.
Change Challenge
Teaching self awareness, self advocacy, resiliency, and executive functioning through experiential activities.
Ceramics
Come have fun in the ceramics room! Learn to throw pots, glaze, fire, and bring your clay creations to life in a no-pressure setting
Circuit Training
Resistance/Circuit training is for those seeking a higher level of fitness. The course includes a cardiovascular conditioning and strength gains aspect, as well as careful attention to stretching and flexibility. Perfect for those hoping to lose weight, improve strength and/or overall fitness.
Couch to 5k
Students will complete a 10 week program to enable them to run a 5k. Students will also learn proper stretching and foam rolling techniques to avoid injury.
Dance
Flexible depending on wants and needs of students. Multiple genres of dance. Students will learn dance moves while getting a great workout!
Dating & Relationships
Students will learn how to date others, including hygiene, greeting, approaching others, qualities to have in order to succeed in dating, and how to build and maintain appropriate romantic relationships.
Drawing
Learning Shading, Highlighting, Perspective, etc; all while watching cartoons, socializing, and sharing finished and WIP art!
Experiential Learning
In this class, students will have the opportunity to participate in varying experiential activities. By participating in and processing these activities, students will be able to draw comparisons between the activities and their lives and determine what changes they need to make in their lives in order to reach their goals.
Functional Fitness
In this class we will focus on strengthening and balancing muscles to help the students become more functionally fit. This means that they will live with less pain, have more range of motion and perform daily tasks more easily. This class is for anyone at any level, but more specifically designed for those with difficulties being active.
Group Sports
Students will have the opportunity to participate in many different sports. This will allow them to have fun, learn the rules and practice the sport specific skills.
Gym Independence
This will give the students an opportunity to have 1:1 attention and flexibility in a class setting. Students can sign up for this class and receive a specialized workout plan alongside other students who are performing their own workouts and striving to accomplish their own goals. Students will learn different forms of exercise and how to perform them correctly. They will also strive to plan and perform workouts on their own. The skills they will learn in this class will help them to maintain healthy exercise habits in their future. In open gym students can cycle, run/jog, walk, lift weights, perform a circuit and more!
Friendship Building
Friendship building will focus on exploring the needs and wants for friendship, and ultimately develop the skills to build new friendships, and strengthen old ones.
Full Body Blast
This aerobics class makes exercise fun and exciting! This will be a Full-Body Workout to upbeat music.
Heritage Horses
Students will go to Heritage School to do challenge activities with horses. They will learn social skills, reciprocity, problem solving skills, creativity, and how to be comfortable around large animals.
HIIT/Circuit
Resistance/Circuit training is for those seeking a higher level of fitness. The course includes a cardiovascular conditioning and strength gains aspect, as well as careful attention to stretching and flexibility. Perfect for those hoping to lose weight, improve strength and/or overall fitness.
Hiking
Exercise in the outdoors, while finding various local hiking paths (or Rec Ctr.) (Rec Ctr Free Time on Bad Weather Days)
Leather Crafting
A basic class focusing on the tools and techniques of creating decorative leather designs for any level student.
Love the Skin You're In
This class will focus on helping students to love and appreciate who they are. It will also teach self care, mindfulness, hygiene (i.e. fun ways to do your hair, makeup tips, perfume cologne tips), sleeping, eating, exercise habits and more. It will also be geared and focused on the needs and want of the students signed up for the class.
Miniature Sculpture
Using clay, make foods, animals, and other in miniature items
Movement
Students will learn how to use dance/movement to be more aware of themselves as well as using dance/movement to express and regulate their emotions.
Open Art Room
Open Art will be an hour of time meant to work on projects you’ve already started or start projects you’ve always wanted. I will be available to help get materials or get you started but it will be up to you what you want to work on.
Oil Painting
Learn about oil Painting principles. Use canvas, and medium (also offered one on one any time.)
Outdoor Adventures
Students will create opportunities for students to experience a variety of outdoor leisure activities available in the community. Through these activities, student will be able to practice and develop social skills in real-life settings, build relationships with their peers, and develop leisure resources.
Photography
This class explores the principles of photography. Students will learn what makes a good picture, how to establish the shot, and how to manipulate the camera. While doing so, students will practice recognizing their perspective in order to help develop their own unique style. Example topics include: camera basics, light and color, and composition.
Relationships
Students will be able to participate in different activities that will help them practice skills that will help them to build more meaningful relationships with others. Romantic as well as friendship relationships will be discussed.
Songwriting
The key concepts and skills used in songwriting will be taught. Each student will create 2 songs in a collaborative environment. Students will have weekly opportunities to showcase their progress in front of the class and receive constructive feedback from the instructor and fellow students. The top songs, as selected by the class, will be presented at the Fine Arts Showcase at the end of the term.
Sensory Group
Students will have a sensory profile done on them and will be making sensory tools that will be helpful to their sensory needs according to their sensory profile. They will have opportunities to create a kit of items personally helpful for them.
Sewing
Students will learn basic sewing skills and have the opportunity to make things like bags and pillows.
SVA Band
Students will choose, learn and rehearse popular songs on their respective instruments of choice. Personal practice outside of class will be required, and 1:1 lessons highly encouraged. Once ready, the band will perform at SVA functions such as the Student Showcase and other opportunities that may arise.
Swimming
Students would learn basic swimming skills: floating, gliding, front crawl (freestyle), back crawl, sidestroke, and breaststroke. We will also review water safety.
The Power of Me!
Students will engage in discussions and activities that are centered around self-empowerment and how self-empowerment allows one to create stronger connections with others.
Tae Kwon Do
Students will learn the discipline and coordination involved in achieving rank advancements in the Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do
Volleyball
Students will learn the rules and basic techniques of volleyball. They will be able to play proficiently by the end of the term. Each first half of the classes will be purely instruction time and the second half of each class will be play time.
Walking
Students will learn to increase strength, flexibility, and endurance through walking as part of a regular exercise program. Students will complete walking workouts on treadmills as well as along nearby walking trails.
Weapons Combat
In this class, we will learn teamwork, communication, and strategy while we play games and spar with padded weapons. There will be more focus on physical fitness in this class than in the past. Students should come prepared for fun, but to also sweat and work hard.
Workout Club
Opportunity for all to come get a workout with others. People can come do their own workouts, receive workout tips and if wanted, have a workout prepared for them.
Yoga
Students will strengthen flexibility and coordination through yoga.
Students will learn how to plan interactive activities in their free time that they could use on a daily basis. Planning will include time management, budgeting, an inviting friends.
Baking and Leisure Planning
Students will be able to participate in a leisure planning and baking class to help practice appropriate social skills as well as other leisure skills, such as planning events, budgeting, etc. Each class will involve making a treat.
Bored to Board
Students will have opportunities to participate in social games with volunteers, students, and staff to improve social skills as well as enhance positive leisure skills.
Change Challenge
Teaching self awareness, self advocacy, resiliency, and executive functioning through experiential activities.
Ceramics
Come have fun in the ceramics room! Learn to throw pots, glaze, fire, and bring your clay creations to life in a no-pressure setting
Circuit Training
Resistance/Circuit training is for those seeking a higher level of fitness. The course includes a cardiovascular conditioning and strength gains aspect, as well as careful attention to stretching and flexibility. Perfect for those hoping to lose weight, improve strength and/or overall fitness.
Couch to 5k
Students will complete a 10 week program to enable them to run a 5k. Students will also learn proper stretching and foam rolling techniques to avoid injury.
Dance
Flexible depending on wants and needs of students. Multiple genres of dance. Students will learn dance moves while getting a great workout!
Dating & Relationships
Students will learn how to date others, including hygiene, greeting, approaching others, qualities to have in order to succeed in dating, and how to build and maintain appropriate romantic relationships.
Drawing
Learning Shading, Highlighting, Perspective, etc; all while watching cartoons, socializing, and sharing finished and WIP art!
Experiential Learning
In this class, students will have the opportunity to participate in varying experiential activities. By participating in and processing these activities, students will be able to draw comparisons between the activities and their lives and determine what changes they need to make in their lives in order to reach their goals.
Functional Fitness
In this class we will focus on strengthening and balancing muscles to help the students become more functionally fit. This means that they will live with less pain, have more range of motion and perform daily tasks more easily. This class is for anyone at any level, but more specifically designed for those with difficulties being active.
Group Sports
Students will have the opportunity to participate in many different sports. This will allow them to have fun, learn the rules and practice the sport specific skills.
Gym Independence
This will give the students an opportunity to have 1:1 attention and flexibility in a class setting. Students can sign up for this class and receive a specialized workout plan alongside other students who are performing their own workouts and striving to accomplish their own goals. Students will learn different forms of exercise and how to perform them correctly. They will also strive to plan and perform workouts on their own. The skills they will learn in this class will help them to maintain healthy exercise habits in their future. In open gym students can cycle, run/jog, walk, lift weights, perform a circuit and more!
Friendship Building
Friendship building will focus on exploring the needs and wants for friendship, and ultimately develop the skills to build new friendships, and strengthen old ones.
Full Body Blast
This aerobics class makes exercise fun and exciting! This will be a Full-Body Workout to upbeat music.
Heritage Horses
Students will go to Heritage School to do challenge activities with horses. They will learn social skills, reciprocity, problem solving skills, creativity, and how to be comfortable around large animals.
HIIT/Circuit
Resistance/Circuit training is for those seeking a higher level of fitness. The course includes a cardiovascular conditioning and strength gains aspect, as well as careful attention to stretching and flexibility. Perfect for those hoping to lose weight, improve strength and/or overall fitness.
Hiking
Exercise in the outdoors, while finding various local hiking paths (or Rec Ctr.) (Rec Ctr Free Time on Bad Weather Days)
Leather Crafting
A basic class focusing on the tools and techniques of creating decorative leather designs for any level student.
Love the Skin You're In
This class will focus on helping students to love and appreciate who they are. It will also teach self care, mindfulness, hygiene (i.e. fun ways to do your hair, makeup tips, perfume cologne tips), sleeping, eating, exercise habits and more. It will also be geared and focused on the needs and want of the students signed up for the class.
Miniature Sculpture
Using clay, make foods, animals, and other in miniature items
Movement
Students will learn how to use dance/movement to be more aware of themselves as well as using dance/movement to express and regulate their emotions.
Open Art Room
Open Art will be an hour of time meant to work on projects you’ve already started or start projects you’ve always wanted. I will be available to help get materials or get you started but it will be up to you what you want to work on.
Oil Painting
Learn about oil Painting principles. Use canvas, and medium (also offered one on one any time.)
Outdoor Adventures
Students will create opportunities for students to experience a variety of outdoor leisure activities available in the community. Through these activities, student will be able to practice and develop social skills in real-life settings, build relationships with their peers, and develop leisure resources.
Photography
This class explores the principles of photography. Students will learn what makes a good picture, how to establish the shot, and how to manipulate the camera. While doing so, students will practice recognizing their perspective in order to help develop their own unique style. Example topics include: camera basics, light and color, and composition.
Relationships
Students will be able to participate in different activities that will help them practice skills that will help them to build more meaningful relationships with others. Romantic as well as friendship relationships will be discussed.
Songwriting
The key concepts and skills used in songwriting will be taught. Each student will create 2 songs in a collaborative environment. Students will have weekly opportunities to showcase their progress in front of the class and receive constructive feedback from the instructor and fellow students. The top songs, as selected by the class, will be presented at the Fine Arts Showcase at the end of the term.
Sensory Group
Students will have a sensory profile done on them and will be making sensory tools that will be helpful to their sensory needs according to their sensory profile. They will have opportunities to create a kit of items personally helpful for them.
Sewing
Students will learn basic sewing skills and have the opportunity to make things like bags and pillows.
SVA Band
Students will choose, learn and rehearse popular songs on their respective instruments of choice. Personal practice outside of class will be required, and 1:1 lessons highly encouraged. Once ready, the band will perform at SVA functions such as the Student Showcase and other opportunities that may arise.
Swimming
Students would learn basic swimming skills: floating, gliding, front crawl (freestyle), back crawl, sidestroke, and breaststroke. We will also review water safety.
The Power of Me!
Students will engage in discussions and activities that are centered around self-empowerment and how self-empowerment allows one to create stronger connections with others.
Tae Kwon Do
Students will learn the discipline and coordination involved in achieving rank advancements in the Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do
Volleyball
Students will learn the rules and basic techniques of volleyball. They will be able to play proficiently by the end of the term. Each first half of the classes will be purely instruction time and the second half of each class will be play time.
Walking
Students will learn to increase strength, flexibility, and endurance through walking as part of a regular exercise program. Students will complete walking workouts on treadmills as well as along nearby walking trails.
Weapons Combat
In this class, we will learn teamwork, communication, and strategy while we play games and spar with padded weapons. There will be more focus on physical fitness in this class than in the past. Students should come prepared for fun, but to also sweat and work hard.
Workout Club
Opportunity for all to come get a workout with others. People can come do their own workouts, receive workout tips and if wanted, have a workout prepared for them.
Yoga
Students will strengthen flexibility and coordination through yoga.
Residential Class Descriptions
NOTE: Not all classes listed below are offered each term. Please see the most current course calendar to see what classes are currently being offered.
Car Maintenance
This class is designed to teach basic car maintenance skills to the ScenicView students. Topics covered include: windshield wiper replacement, when to get an oil change, how to replace a tire, how to jump a car, replacing headlights, etc. Students who are a good fit for this class will have a driver’s license and a car, although students who will be buying a car soon may also be a good fit.
Cooking & Shopping Class
To teach students the basics of cooking. We will shop for food, use a recipe, and have each student show that they can cook by passing off a meal.
Men's Personal Care
Men's Personal Care class will include daily appearance, male hygiene, clothes shopping, taking care of teeth, being organized, learning how to do laundry, mail etiquette. We will also be discussing nutrition, exercise, and meditation.
Nutritious Meal Planning
In this class, students will learn the importance and skills of eating well. They will learn how to plan nutritious meals on their budget. They will also understand and have the ability to shop for these meals.
Transition 2
The focus of this course is to prepare students to live more independently before moving off campus. Topics covered in the course include community safety, dates to remember, community leisure, apartment needs, apartment applications, living with a roommate, moving out, and talking with your landlord. Students that are a good fit for this class are students who have completed or tested out of Transition 1 or are moving into ScenicView apartments. Upon course completion students will feel prepared to move off campus, live more independently on campus, and be able to identify social and leisure activities outside of ScenicView.
Transition 3
This course is for students who live off-campus. The purpose of the class will be to reinforce residential skills learned at ScenicView in the off campus environment. Additionally students will learn to create social experiences and community leisure activities, as well as navigate new relationships such as; roommate relationships, neighborly relationships, and tenant/landlord relationships.
Women's Personal Care
Women's Personal Care class will include daily appearance, female hygiene, clothes shopping, taking care of teeth, being organized, learning how to do laundry, mail etiquette. We will also be discussing nutrition, exercise, and meditation.
This class is designed to teach basic car maintenance skills to the ScenicView students. Topics covered include: windshield wiper replacement, when to get an oil change, how to replace a tire, how to jump a car, replacing headlights, etc. Students who are a good fit for this class will have a driver’s license and a car, although students who will be buying a car soon may also be a good fit.
Cooking & Shopping Class
To teach students the basics of cooking. We will shop for food, use a recipe, and have each student show that they can cook by passing off a meal.
Men's Personal Care
Men's Personal Care class will include daily appearance, male hygiene, clothes shopping, taking care of teeth, being organized, learning how to do laundry, mail etiquette. We will also be discussing nutrition, exercise, and meditation.
Nutritious Meal Planning
In this class, students will learn the importance and skills of eating well. They will learn how to plan nutritious meals on their budget. They will also understand and have the ability to shop for these meals.
Transition 2
The focus of this course is to prepare students to live more independently before moving off campus. Topics covered in the course include community safety, dates to remember, community leisure, apartment needs, apartment applications, living with a roommate, moving out, and talking with your landlord. Students that are a good fit for this class are students who have completed or tested out of Transition 1 or are moving into ScenicView apartments. Upon course completion students will feel prepared to move off campus, live more independently on campus, and be able to identify social and leisure activities outside of ScenicView.
Transition 3
This course is for students who live off-campus. The purpose of the class will be to reinforce residential skills learned at ScenicView in the off campus environment. Additionally students will learn to create social experiences and community leisure activities, as well as navigate new relationships such as; roommate relationships, neighborly relationships, and tenant/landlord relationships.
Women's Personal Care
Women's Personal Care class will include daily appearance, female hygiene, clothes shopping, taking care of teeth, being organized, learning how to do laundry, mail etiquette. We will also be discussing nutrition, exercise, and meditation.
Vocational Class Descriptions
NOTE: Not all classes listed below are offered each term. Please see the most current course calendar to see what classes are currently being offered.
Career Choices
The students will explore career options and learn of community resources to prepare for a career. They will learn of web sites to access for eventual job search.
Job Finders Lab
Students will to to develop and enhance skills and techniques in resume/cover letter writing and editing. An emphasis will be placed on actively pursuing a job/career, job interview preparation, and job interview techniques. Additional skills taught include follow-up, keeping organized, networking, dress for success, and maintaining successful employment.
Job Keepers
It is not enough to get a job. Students must have the skills needed to Keep a job. Job Keeping skills, sometimes called soft skills, are often thought of as aspects of people’s personalities, dependability, consistency, initiative, communication, and teamwork. Students will practice these skills through the course in a series of activities, role plays, and other exercises designed to help students to succeed in the workplace and beyond.
Vocational Preparation
This class will serve as introduction to the SVA program. Student will learn more about the world of work, the in-house employment program as well as creating a resume, cover letter, and learning effective interviewing techniques.
Work Prep
Teaching new employees for the custodial department on the correct and proper practices involved with cleaning and of maintaining public areas of ScenicView Academy; how to properly use equipment, safe use of chemicals and appropriate interaction with staff/students while working on their shift.
The students will explore career options and learn of community resources to prepare for a career. They will learn of web sites to access for eventual job search.
Job Finders Lab
Students will to to develop and enhance skills and techniques in resume/cover letter writing and editing. An emphasis will be placed on actively pursuing a job/career, job interview preparation, and job interview techniques. Additional skills taught include follow-up, keeping organized, networking, dress for success, and maintaining successful employment.
Job Keepers
It is not enough to get a job. Students must have the skills needed to Keep a job. Job Keeping skills, sometimes called soft skills, are often thought of as aspects of people’s personalities, dependability, consistency, initiative, communication, and teamwork. Students will practice these skills through the course in a series of activities, role plays, and other exercises designed to help students to succeed in the workplace and beyond.
Vocational Preparation
This class will serve as introduction to the SVA program. Student will learn more about the world of work, the in-house employment program as well as creating a resume, cover letter, and learning effective interviewing techniques.
Work Prep
Teaching new employees for the custodial department on the correct and proper practices involved with cleaning and of maintaining public areas of ScenicView Academy; how to properly use equipment, safe use of chemicals and appropriate interaction with staff/students while working on their shift.
Intake Classes (Classes required during 1st term)
NOTE: Not all classes listed below are offered each term. Please see the most current course calendar to see what classes are currently being offered.
Education Exploration
New students will complete educational assessments and explore their educational options. Guest speakers, tours, lectures, and online activities will be used to help each student to clarify the educational outcome(s) they would like to pursue at ScenicView.
Internet Safety
This class will cover important ways to protect oneself while online by teaching skills that help with understanding of how to protect against identity theft, online relationships and how to avoid becoming a victim to predators, and the risks associated with online shopping and ways to mitigate those risks.
Resiliency Training
This will be an introduction to Recreation Therapy and experiential activities. We will utilize “The Resiliency Breakthrough”, the WhyTry, and Social Steps curriculum. The WhyTry curriculum focuses on helping students develop resiliency in facing life’s challenges. This is done through a multi-sensory approach that teaches students the consequences of their actions and how it will lead to opportunities, free & self respect.
Tuesday & Thursday class time will be spent teaching students the 10 WhyTry and Social Steps concepts. Experiential activities for each concept will be emphasis for the 2 hour period on Fridays.
Transition 1a & 1b
The primary focus of this course is to teach independence within transportation. Students will be required to attain a bus pass, understand how to read a map, find bus routes and use technology associated with public transit. Upon course completion, students will feel confident in their ability to navigate the community. Students that are a good fit for this class are new students and students who are new to public transit. Independence in transportation is an essential building block in transitioning away from ScenicView and into the community.
Vocation Preparation Lab
This class will serve as introduction to the SVA program. Student will learn more about the world of work, the in-house employment program as well as creating a resume, cover letter, and learning effective interviewing techniques.
Leisure Education Group
This group aims to help students reach their leisure goals whether they are living on or off campus. The goal of the group is to help students become aware of leisure opportunities that are around this area of Utah County so that when they leave ScenicView, they can continue to live full, enriching lives.
Orientation to ScenicView
For the first several weeks, the students will be orientated to the rules and policies of ScenicView Academy. Lesson will come from the student handbook. Some basic assessments will be administered to help ScenicView better understand the students and their needs. The remainder of the class will be an orientation to Life Design. Each student will leave the class with their own personal Transition Vision—a goal statement that describes the kind of life they picture for themselves when they graduate from ScenicView Academy. Basic principles of goal setting and achievement will also be covered.
New students will complete educational assessments and explore their educational options. Guest speakers, tours, lectures, and online activities will be used to help each student to clarify the educational outcome(s) they would like to pursue at ScenicView.
Internet Safety
This class will cover important ways to protect oneself while online by teaching skills that help with understanding of how to protect against identity theft, online relationships and how to avoid becoming a victim to predators, and the risks associated with online shopping and ways to mitigate those risks.
Resiliency Training
This will be an introduction to Recreation Therapy and experiential activities. We will utilize “The Resiliency Breakthrough”, the WhyTry, and Social Steps curriculum. The WhyTry curriculum focuses on helping students develop resiliency in facing life’s challenges. This is done through a multi-sensory approach that teaches students the consequences of their actions and how it will lead to opportunities, free & self respect.
Tuesday & Thursday class time will be spent teaching students the 10 WhyTry and Social Steps concepts. Experiential activities for each concept will be emphasis for the 2 hour period on Fridays.
Transition 1a & 1b
The primary focus of this course is to teach independence within transportation. Students will be required to attain a bus pass, understand how to read a map, find bus routes and use technology associated with public transit. Upon course completion, students will feel confident in their ability to navigate the community. Students that are a good fit for this class are new students and students who are new to public transit. Independence in transportation is an essential building block in transitioning away from ScenicView and into the community.
Vocation Preparation Lab
This class will serve as introduction to the SVA program. Student will learn more about the world of work, the in-house employment program as well as creating a resume, cover letter, and learning effective interviewing techniques.
Leisure Education Group
This group aims to help students reach their leisure goals whether they are living on or off campus. The goal of the group is to help students become aware of leisure opportunities that are around this area of Utah County so that when they leave ScenicView, they can continue to live full, enriching lives.
Orientation to ScenicView
For the first several weeks, the students will be orientated to the rules and policies of ScenicView Academy. Lesson will come from the student handbook. Some basic assessments will be administered to help ScenicView better understand the students and their needs. The remainder of the class will be an orientation to Life Design. Each student will leave the class with their own personal Transition Vision—a goal statement that describes the kind of life they picture for themselves when they graduate from ScenicView Academy. Basic principles of goal setting and achievement will also be covered.
