School Spirit
These colors represent our school on uniforms, banners, and spirit wear.
What is Maroon and White
This is something everyone has, just like physical health.
What is mental health?
This is the time when 1st period begins each school day.
What is 8:04am
What does SEL mean?
What is Social Emotional Learning
This neurotransmitter increases during rewarding experiences and plays a key role in addiction.
Dopamine
Daily double:
You’ll see this mascot at games, pep rallies, and school events.
What is a Lion
At what age does your brain fully develop?
what is 25 years old
the minimum number of credits you need to graduate high school required by New York State
what is 22 credits
Name one healthy way to calm yourself when overwhelmed.
What is taking a break, talking to someone, listening to music, grounding, journaling, etc
This part of the brain, responsible for decision-making and impulse control, is still developing in teens.
As a student how often should I check my email?
What is daily
This means knowing when to reach out instead of handling everything alone.
What is asking for help
A student is labeled chronically absent for the month after missing this many days of school.
What is 2 days
When the brain feels unsafe, it might switch into survival mode called fight, flight, or _____.
what is Freeze
Repeated substance use can reduce the brain’s natural dopamine response, leading to this effect where more of the drug is needed.
Tolerance
What quote does Ms. Langley end her morning announcements?
What is "In a world where you can be anything, choose to be kind
This is the number you call in case you are experiencing a mental health crisis?
What is 988
True or False- you only need credits to graduate; you don't have to pass any exams?
What is False- you must meet both credits and exam requirements
Name the emotion you might feel before a big test or presentation.
What is anxiety
Explain why teen brains are more vulnerable to addiction than adult brains.
Because the brain is still developing, especially decision-making and reward systems, increasing risk-taking and dependence?
Name your House Team?
AP
School counselors
School Psychologist
School Social Worker
AP- Ms. Mingo
School Counselors- Ms. Knowles and Ms. Montoya-Uribe
School Psychologist- Ms. Morales
School Social Worker- Ms. Maldonado
This part of the brain helps with thinking and decision-making
What is the prefrontal cortex (or thinking brain), Frontal Lobe
What document should you regularly check with your counselor to track your progress toward earning your diploma?
What is Graduation Planning Worksheet or transcript review
What does ACE stand for
What is Adverse Childhood Experiences
Explain why marijuana use can decrease motivation and goal-setting over time.
Reduces natural dopamine response or reward system downregulation (amotivational effects)