Time Management
Why is planning important?
It helps us create a strategy to complete a task or goal and reach it.
Why is showing empathy in friendships important?
It shows others that you can relate to their feelings & circumstances.
You are taking a math quiz and your class mate copies all of your answers. What is your next move?
Tell the teacher or other trusted adult.
How can feeling anxious affect your test performance?
May not be able to focus.
Can not do as well as you would if not anxious.
What is a scholarship?
Financial aid that does not need to be repaid
Why is procrastination ( postponing a task) a hinderance to being successful in high school?
The work may not get done.
It can be overwhelming to have to do a lot of work at once.
Why do our words and actions with our peers in school matter? Why cant we just say and do what we want?
We should always treat others the way we want to be treated. If we don't mind our words and actions others will not want to be friends with us and you can get in trouble in school.
Your friends want to play Basketball after school, but you need to go home right away. They will be disappointed if you leave. What will you do?
1- Explain the situation and go home.
2- Call home and see if it is possible to stay and play basketball. If not go home.
Name 3 coping skills that can help with anxiety.
Deep breathing, taking a walk, reading, drawing, listening to music, exercise, talking to someone, drinking water, eating something, asking for help, planning your time, etc.
What is a salary?
Set amount of money you earn for your work.
What are some steps you need to take if you are failing a class?
1) speak with teacher
2) make adjustments to your routine
3) practice and study
What can you do if a friend is peer pressuring you to try something that you do not want to do?
Ask them to stop, tell a trusted adult, tell them that if they don't stop then you will need to distance yourself from them.
You notice that some of your friends are sitting at lunch and making fun of the new kid in school. It makes you uncomfortable. What do you do?
1) have a conversation with them about how it makes you feel.
2) Sit elsewhere if you cant resolve the situation.
You are being made to feel uncomfortable in school. It hasn't quite reached the level of bullying and you think you can handle it. 2 weeks have passed and nothing has changed. What is you next move?
Speak with a trusted adult
Try to Avoid that person/situation as much as possible.
What is vocational or trade school?
Formal training programs that teach specialized skills in areas like technology, healthcare, or trades.
Being able to adjust to unexpected circumstances, bouncing back from disappointment, and managing uncertainty. Willingness to try new things and come up with multiple solutions to a problem.
1) Rigid Thinking
2) Flexible Thinking
3) Futuristic Thinking
Flexible Thinking
What is a boundary?
Bonus points: Why is it important to set boundaries with others?
A clearly spoken limit/expectation that defines what you are comfortable with in terms of behavior from another person with clear consequences.
It is your first week in your new high school. You are feeling overwhelmed with all the new teachers and school expectations. What do you do?
Speak with a trusted adult or friend to work through it.
Believing that there is only one way to solve a problem. An unwillingness to listen to other opinions and getting stuck when expectations are not met.
1) Flexible Thinking
2) Rigid Thinking
3) Magical Thinking
Rigid Thinking
How do you go about getting a letter of recommendation?
Develop positive relationships with teachers and ask them nicely and in a timely manner when applying to schools.
You have an essay due in 4 weeks. Create a 4-step plan to avoid last minute stress. (1 step per week).
1) plan and research
2) create a thesis statement and begin writing
3) finish rough draft
4) revise and make any final edits
Provide an example of a boundary.
Please do not touch me, if you keep touching me, I am going to walk away from you. Please do not use that tone of voice with me, I will stop engaging in this conversation if you keep speaking to me that way.
What does a healthy vs. unhealthy friendship look like?
Describe in details.
Healthy: mutual respect, trust, communication, and support. Both people feel safe and valued. There are healthy boundaries.
Unhealthy: lacks respect, trust, or emotional safety. One or both partners may be controlling, manipulative, or dismissive.
What are some consequences of bullying for the victim?
Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, feeling helpless, struggling academically, losing friends, social isolation, physical health issues, risk of self harm or suicide.
True or False: the choices I make today can and will have an impact on the opportunities I have in the future.
True