Lead
True or False
Leaders only influence others in a positive way.
False.
You can be a leader and influence others to follow along with ideas that are not helpful or positive. For example: Getting someone to skip class with you
True or False
Building meaningful connections with friends, classmates, peers, teachers, and other adults is important for my success here at James Wood High School.
True!
True or False
I am in control of my actions and decisions, and it is my responsibility to be accountable to ensure that I make positive choices.
True!
Who are your group facilitators?
Ms. Kim, Mr. Gerometta, Ms. Emily
What does it mean to be a leader? Identify someone in your life, or in the world, that is a positive leader and tell me why they are.
Being able to influence others, inspire, and work towards a shared goal
Why does communication matter?
It helps others to understand your point of view, build connections, and understand the ways that we can support you.
Have one person stand up and give a 30 second speech about why other group members should not put pineapple on pizza
Pineapple does not go on pizza
Split the team in half- Debate if a hot dog is a sandwich for one minute. Communicate your thoughts appropriately and respectfully.
It is okay if you disagree with others but not okay to do it in a disrespectful manner.
FYI- it is not a sandwich
What are one or two ways that can help you become a positive leader in school?
Identify what you are good at and how it can help others, communicate and problem solve, take accountability and show up in ways that will help you meet the goals in your life. Etc.
What are one or two ways that can help you develop and maintain positive connections with others?
Something like... building healthy connections with peers and staff, joining a club to work towards a meaningful goal.. the list can go on and on
Imagine you are in the class you dislike the most, you are bored and have no interest in completing the work today.
What is one thing that you could do to "Lead" in this moment? Briefly act out a situation with group member.
Communicate respectfully about your day with the teacher (We all have days where we feel unmotivated), discuss what you CAN do today with the teacher...