Brain Power
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Who played Iron Man in the Marvel movies?
Robert Downey Jr.
What does SMART stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
What is one way to manage stress effectively?
Deep breathing exercises, journaling, or taking a break
What is one core value of New Mission High School?
TITAN
What planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?
Mars
What does Stewie from "Family Guy" dramatically cry while struggling with life in the viral TikTok trend?
“I should get some sleep.”
What is one healthy way to manage phone usage during meals?
Put your phone in another room, set it on Do Not Disturb, or agree with friends or family to have a phone-free meal.
What is one symptom of anxiety?
Trouble sleeping, irritability, or feeling worried
Who are the co-heads of New Mission High School?
Kareem Cutler & Karen Loughran.
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What do people say when showing off their outfits or actions while acting like they’re the most polite and classy person ever?
“Very Mindful, Very Demure”
What is sleep hygiene?
Practices that help you get a good night's sleep
Scenario: You are feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork, and you decide to avoid it by hanging out with friends. What stress response is this?
Flight
What is one program offered to support students academically at New Mission?
Homework Academy or Saturday Success Academy
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
In Avengers: Infinity War, when Star-Lord, Iron Man, and Drax are interrogating each other on Titan, what are the three questions they ask about Gamora?
“Where is Gamora?” “Who is Gamora?” “Why is Gamora?”
What is phubbing?
Ignoring someone in favor of your phone.
Scenario: You are called on in class to answer a question, and you don't know what to do and feel unable to speak. What stress response is this?
Freeze
What advanced courses are students encouraged to take starting in 10th grade?
Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
What is the largest desert in the world?
The Antarctic Desert
In Avengers: Endgame, what embarrassing game was Thor playing non-stop while yelling at some kid online?
Fortnite.
What part of the brain is responsible for managing stress and triggering the 'fight, flight, freeze, or fawn' response?
The amygdala
What is the name of the body's internal clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle?
Circadian rhythm.
When was New Mission High School selected as Blue Ribbon?
2013