Class 1 – Rocking the Foundation
Demonstrates the harmful effects false beliefs about manhood have not only on our students but also on our children and communities. Identify beliefs using the three P’s positive male behaviors.

Class 2 – Dress Code & Discipline
Plant the seeds of self discipline, dress code and conduct. Identify specific dress criteria i.e. professional, business casual, casual, as well as totally unacceptable. Guidelines are established so students can identify the importance of dress codes.

Class 3 – Why Am I Angry?
Help students come to an acceptance and an understanding of why they are angry. Discuss how attitudes are a choice and how those attitudes influence those around us. Students learn that attitude and work ethics reflect responsibility.

Class 4 – We Learn by Watching
Students understand how boys become men and the importance of mentorship. The goal of a mentor is not to solve problems but to provide their student with the tools to solve their own problems. Identify and stress the importance of support networks.

Class 5 – Smart Communication Skills
The importance of communication and how we communicate differently. Help the students identify their temperament from the four temperament styles. (Based on Myers Briggs-using True Colors) Help the students learn and understand their personality strengths and weaknesses. Provide them with the tools to recognize their stressors and how to overcome them in a positive way. Shows good career choices based on temperament.

Class 6 – Interpersonal Communication
Develop interpersonal skills and business social skills. Interpersonal skills are enhanced through activities and discussion to help the student broaden their ability to work with others.

Class 7 – Cognitive Skills
Develop the cognitive skills to understand cause and effect and the consequences of decisions. Coursework will include problem solving, critical thinking and reasoning, and resourcefulness. How to use creative thinking in problem solving.

Class 8 – Overcoming Obstacles
Teach our students the value of perseverance and how to develop support networks to help them overcome obstacles that we all have to endure. Help them see that obstacles can be seen as stumbling blocks or they can be seen as opportunities to grow and demonstrate a person’s character.

Class 9 – Organizational Skills
Teach personal management skills based on personality types. Students identify problems and solutions for themselves based on their temperament. Demonstrate goal setting and time management techniques. Creating plans and execution of plans is presented.

Lesson 10 – Financial Literacy
How am I spending my money? What is a budget and how do I use one? What is the difference between needs and wants? How smart am I about financial information?

Lesson 11 – Breaking the Cycle
Discuss ways our students can help to break the cycle of fatherlessness not only in their families but also in the community as a whole. Help students to see the value of becoming a mentor to their peers and to others throughout the community.

Lesson 12 – Personal Life Skills
Develop the next steps they can take to continue building on the principles and lessons we have used in the class. Self Management tools are presented through role playing, class activities and class discussion.

"A man never stands as tall as when he kneels to help a child. "

- Knights of Pythagoras