New Experiences
You’re in a crowded hallway and unsure where to go for your next class. You’re holding your schedule but feel overwhelmed. What can you do?
A. Step to the side and ask a nearby staff member for directions
B. Go to Directed Studies and ask your case manager to help you find the room
C. Look for a classmate you recognize and ask if they’re going the same way
You arrive to H8 for your first class, but there’s a note on the door that says it’s been moved. You’re not sure where to go. What should you do?
A. Find a staff member nearby and ask them where the new room is
B. Walk to Directed Studies and ask your case manager for help
C. Wait near the room and see if another student from the class walks by
You want to sit at a lunch table where you recognize students from your English class, but you’re not sure if they’ll be okay with it. What’s a good way to handle it?
A. Walk over and say, “Hey, is it okay if I sit here?”
B. Ask your instructional assistant if they can help you find a good table to sit at
C. Wait until someone at the table makes eye contact and then ask if you can join
You’ve been curious about the Dungeons & Dragons Club but don’t know how to play and worry you’ll do something wrong. What could you do?
A. Ask your case manager or a trusted teacher to introduce you to the club advisor before the first meeting
B. Go to a meeting and let the leader know you're new and just want to watch for now
C. Ask if there’s a beginner guide or if you can be a “helper” until you're ready to join a game
You’re trying to open your locker, but you keep messing up the combination. It’s loud and busy in the hallway. What should you do?
A. Take a breath and try again slowly, focusing on each step
B. Ask an instructional assistant or trusted staff member to help you practice
C. Wait until the hallway is quieter, like after school, and try again then
Your teacher gives multi-step verbal directions, but you can’t remember all of them. What could you do?
A. Ask the teacher if the directions are written down or if you can take a photo of the board
B. Check with the instructional assistant in the room for clarification
C. Ask your Directed Studies teacher to go over it with you during your next period
During a group project, two students are talking fast and making inside jokes. You’re not sure how to join in. What should you do?
A. Ask one of them a question about the project to join the conversation
B. Ask the instructional assistant to help you understand your part
C. Wait for a break in their talking and say, “Can someone explain what I should be working on?”
You want to try Robotics Club, but the students already seem to know each other and are working in groups. You’re not sure how to get involved. What should you do?
A. Ask the club advisor if there’s a group that’s open to new members
B. Talk to your Directed Studies teacher about how to join a group next time
C. Attend the meetings and observe until you feel ready to ask a question
You walk into your new elective class and don’t see anyone you know. It’s loud, and you’re not sure where to sit. What can help you?
A. Choose a seat near the front or side where it feels less crowded
B. Ask the teacher or assistant if there’s a good place for you to sit
C. Sit near the door and plan to talk to your Directed Studies teacher later about how it went
You use noise-canceling headphones in class to help with focus, but you feel self-conscious because no one else is wearing them. What should you do?
A. Use them anyway and remind yourself that they help you do your best work
B. Ask your instructional assistant to help you talk with the teacher about when you can use them
C. Bring them to class and use them only when you’re starting to feel overwhelmed
Someone says “Hey, what’s up?” in the hallway, but you weren’t expecting it and don’t know what to say. What’s a good response?
A. Say, “Hey!” and give a small wave or smile
B. Say, “Not much, just heading to class” and keep walking
C. Nod and say, “Hi” even if you’re not sure what else to say
In Engineering Club, students are brainstorming loudly, and it’s hard for you to follow or jump in. What could help?
A. Ask the instructional assistant or advisor if there’s a written plan or steps for the project
B. Wait for a quiet moment and ask, “Can I help with one part of the project?”
C. Talk to your Directed Studies teacher about how to ask for a smaller role you can manage
You’re interested in joining the video production club, but you don’t know anyone in it. What can you do?
A. Ask your case manager to introduce you to the club advisor
B. Email the club advisor ahead of time and ask what the first meeting will be like
C. Go to the first meeting and sit near the back to observe
You see your name isn’t marked for extended time on a quiz. What’s a good next step?
A. Quietly let the teacher or instructional assistant know before or after class
B. Wait until Directed Studies and talk to your case manager about it
C. Raise your hand and politely ask if accommodations are being used for this quiz
You answered a question wrong in class and a few students quietly chuckled. You’re feeling embarrassed. What can you do?
A. Remind yourself that mistakes are part of learning and keep participating
B. Talk to your Directed Studies teacher later to process how you felt
C. Mention it to the teacher after class if it really bothered you
You joined the Gardening Club and want to help, but the group is already outside and you're not sure where to go. What should you do?
A. Ask a nearby staff member or go to the main office to find out where the group is
B. Email or message the club advisor before the next meeting to ask where to meet
C. Let a teacher or your case manager know so they can walk you to the group next time
Your schedule changes every day, and you’re having trouble remembering where to go. What’s a good way to manage this?
A. Use a color-coded schedule in your binder and review it each morning
B. Ask your case manager to help you make a visual schedule you can carry
C. Check your planner or schedule card at the end of each class to prepare for the next
You forgot to write down the math homework and now you're unsure what to do. What’s your best option?
A. Ask the teacher the next day if you can get the homework and still turn it in
B. Visit Directed Studies or check in with your case manager for a copy of the assignment
C. Ask a classmate you trust if they wrote it down
Your friend normally walks with you to class, but today they rushed ahead. You're not sure why. What could you do?
A. Catch up and say, “Hey, I was looking for you” to see if something’s wrong
B. Ask them at lunch if everything’s okay
C. Let it go for now and try again the next day
You love Pokémon and finally found a club for it, but at the first meeting, students are talking quickly about trading cards you don’t have. You feel unsure how to join in. What should you do?
A. Ask the advisor if there are ways to participate even without a card collection
B. Bring something you like about Pokémon (a drawing, game, or idea) to share
C. Ask your case manager if they can help you practice what to say before the next meeting