Coping Strategies
You might do this before you go underwater or when you want to calm your body.
What is "take a deep breath"?
This writing tool can be used to draw attention to important words, phrases, or sections in a piece of writing to make studying the text easier.
An expression of regret for an offense, mistake, or failure addressed to a person one has disappointed, injured, or wronged.
What is an apology?
The more common name for 9th graders (which you'll be before you know it!)
What are freshmen?
This was Mr. Arnosky's hair color (back when he had hair).
What is red?
This is an object/toy that can help us calm down through repetitive hand motions.
What is a fidget?
These small cards used for memorization typically have a prompt (question/term) on one side and a definition/answer on the other.
What are flashcards?
Treating others with respect and fairness in a sports or competition setting.
What is sportsmanship?
In Pennsylvania, you can apply for your driving learner's permit at this age.
What is 16?
This person was the science teacher at AMY Northwest two years ago (when you were in 6th grade!)
Who is Ms. Goode?
These are the five senses used in the "5-4-3-2-1" grounding technique ("Name 5 things you can _____, 4 things you can _____, 3 things you can _____, 2 things you can _____, and 1 thing you can _____").
What are sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste?
This book tool can be used to keep track of your assignments and their due dates.
What is a planner?
When someone tries to make you do something that you don't necessarily want to do.
These standardized tests administered to Pennsylvania high schoolers assess knowledge of biology, algebra, and English.
What are the keystone exams?
This is Ms. Pham's first name (hint: it's not Kim).
Uplifting, present-tense statements that we repeat to ourselves to challenge negative thoughts (e.g. "I am enough")
What are positive affirmations?
This ineffective study strategy involves studying a large amount of information in a very short amount of time, usually the day before a test.
What is cramming?
The ability to understand another person's feelings, thoughts, or situation by imagining yourself in their place.
What is empathy?
Many high school juniors (11th graders) take this standardized test and include the score in their college applications.
What is the SAT or ACT?
This teacher has worked at AMY Northwest the longest.
Who is Mrs. Hettel?
The practice of being fully present and aware of your current experience—without overreacting or getting lost in thoughts.
This time management method involves doing focused work for 25-minute intervals and taking 5-minute breaks in between each interval.
What is the pomodoro technique?
The limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships. For example, being uncomfortable with hugging someone you just met.
What are boundaries?
This high school is the #1 ranked high school in the School District of Philadelphia (and the state of Pennsylvania!)
What is Julia R. Masterman high school?
These four teachers were the original members of the AMY Rock Band (name all four!)
Who are Mr. Blank, Mr. Arnosky, Mr. Fernandez, and Ms. Barry?