Academic Success
Which 2 skills are really important in high school that we talked about?
Individual work and initiative
What extracurricular activities can you join?
Clubs, like athletics, academic and so on
What are some pressures you might face in high school? (Give 2)
Peer pressure
Work pressure
Balancing work and social life
Future
Name 1 thing that the guidance counsellor does that my Blueprint doesn’t.
Volunteer, summer and part-time jobs; personal issues and social issue
How to learn about clubs? (Give 2)
Google Classroom, morning announcements, school slideshow, posters around the school, talk to the guidances
What are some strategies that you can do to combat pressure in high school? (Give 2)
Talk to someone you can trust.
Join extracurricular
Make friends
Believe in yourself
List all the requirements to graduate high school.
30 credits, 40 community service hours, OSSLT.
Why is participating in extracurriculars necessary? (Give 2)
Help explore different interests
Make new friends
Taking a break from school
Improves outlook on school
Learn life skills
Good to put on resume/ post secondary applications
What is the value of peer support? (Gives 2)
Recover the confidence
Keep the motivation
Develop skills