STEPS is part of the Life Skills Class at Westwood High School. STEPS stands for Specialized Teaching for Eighteen Plus Students. It is for the students who have completed the high school course requirements. They are usually eighteen years old or older. Students are transitioning into life in the community so we structure our day as close to what their day would look like if the student were not coming to STEPS and practice the "steps" necessary to living a full life.

The following are some of the aspects of the day.
* Students do not go to classes unless there is a community class they want to take.
* Students go to work if they have a job or job training.
* Students do volunteer work like recycling at Westwood, helping with the School Store....
* Students exercise regularly either at a local fitness center or around the neighborhood.
* Students make their lunch daily and eat lunch with each other in the STEPS room.
* Students go grocery shopping once a week to purchase food for their lunches for the week.
* Students go out to eat in the community at nearby eating establishments regularly.
* Students use Capital Metro or walk in order to get around in the community.
* Students practice safety issues in getting around in the community.
* Students keep the room clean and their exercise clothing clean.
* Students make their own schedule each week using the computer.
* Students use the computer to communicate with others as well as for enjoyment.
* Students interact with each other as well as people in the community.
* Students learn to lead their own lives by making their own decisions and choices.
* Students learn to manage their time with things they have to do and things they enjoy doing.
* Students learn to become as independent as possible.