They need to bring that back - for both boys and girls. Forget about Core whatever.
All kids need to know basic skills before they graduate.
If I were in charge, before receiving a HS diploma, every kid (both sexes) would know how to balance a checkbook, fill out a tax form (!), budget, cook a basic meal, shop for affordable and nutritious food, change a tire, change a diaper, change a light bulb, pay bills, swim (barring disability), use basic tools, apply for a job, read a map, and a host of other practical skills.
Amen to that if you can get them to unplug their iphone or ipod.