1. Basic Life Math (how to balance a checkbook, understand an insurance statement, figure out square footage of flooring or paint, gas mileage, pie charts, Unit Pricing, etc.) 2. Science Fundamentals 3. Basic Home Economics (At some point in life, almost everyone will be single.) Basic cooking and sewing would be nice, too. 4. Civics (To understand the workings of government, voting, and a smattering of US History) 5. English Expression. No one should graduate HS without the ability to express themselves clearly and well. 6. Basic sex education, especially including contraception. Just off the top of my head. :o)

I want those teenagers to take a class on child care. I work with kids and have noticed an entire new generation of young parents that just don't have a clue.

US History World History English - grammar, literature, etc. Algerba I Social Studies Chemistry** Physics** General Health Geometry Keyboarding (if not taken in elemetary school) Computer theory Physical Education (if not in athletics) **There could also be lots of optional courses. Chemistry and physics could be optional by optioning to things like Psychology and Sociology and Family Living etc. Basic math including life skills math in middle school or Jr. High. Basic shop, cooking, life skills, etc. in Jr. High also. Kids can leave school legally for good at age 16 in our state. So need to get to them in middle school/Jr. high with some very basic life skills. Academics in High School.

A good amount of the courses I took in high school were mandatory. US history, geometry, gym classes, personal fitness, a few science classes. There were a lot of options to choose from in the categories. It was kind of like a small college in the amount of classes offered and what you could choose.

Math, English, Science, Psychology

Home Economics- some should already know how to cook for themselves, but at least some should know basics knowledge of cleaning the house, etc. Algebra 1/Alegbra 2- knowing what happens when you get your receipt, paying your bills, and how much you're making. Business- knowing to create resumes and how to act in an interview is very important. Knowing what interest is and credit is also very important. Health- know what you're eatting and whats good for you. Some kids can be clueless about weight. Steriods. STds. English- mandatory for work and mandatory knowing how to speak it correctly. U.S. history- Students should have knowledge of their own country's history. Science- (biology)-students should know at least what their body looks like, how animals fucntion, plants, etc.

Reading, writing and basic mathematics. Algebra never balanced a checkbook or filled out an income tax form.

Not getting pregnant 101.

A class dedicated to spelling and grammar. At work today, I found out that a large percentage of HS students applying to college through online applications use text message slang in their answers. Can you imagine writing a college essay using "ur" instead of your!

Finance management Domestic Engineering Basic Household repairs Child development Relationship remedies

Mathematics through college algebra US and world history Science including basic biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science English comp and lit Nutrition & Fitness

I've totally plagiarised Wide Awake Phoenixes post but I'd add the requirement that if you don't pass the following by age 14 you have to stay in school to resit the failed courses until you do. At that point you should be able to choose to: Leave school and work in a traineeship or apprenticeship. Build your own business under subsidy and guidance - preferably as a business apprenticeship. Continue your studies in academic subjects. It doesn't solve the problem of maturity based apathy and rebelliousness, but it seems to avoid competing motivations and capacities stopping people who want to get on in life. The subjects: 1. Basic Life Math (how to balance a checkbook, understand an insurance statement, figure out square footage of flooring or paint, gas mileage, pie charts, Unit Pricing, etc.) 2. Science Fundamentals 3. Basic Home Economics (At some point in life, almost everyone will be single.) Basic cooking and sewing would be nice, too. 4. Civics (To understand the workings of government, voting, and a smattering of US History) 5. English Expression. No one should graduate HS without the ability to express themselves clearly and well. 6. Basic sex education, especially including contraception. Just off the top of my head. :o)

Readin, writin and numbers

Oh my gosh. it is no wonder we live in a country that voted for Bush for the second term. The most popular answers: Childcare, Basic Repair and sewing/cooking haha. WORLD HISTORY (you dont just "need to know the country you live in", PHYSICS, CHEM, CALC, Computer programing or a design class, SHEESH!!! Where "y'all" livin. I know, stop breedin' till you have an education and you wont be "clueless" with a baby or not know how to fix your car(??) Anyway, my suggestion before hit with this sad reality was more Business so people can understand their portfolio. wait, these people surely dont have a need for that!!! Im very very sad.