It's your first day of highschool, what is the best way to make a friend?
Getting out your comfort zone.
Example: walking up to people you don't know.
It is your first day of highschool, you are lost with zero clue where you are going. What should you do?
Find a teacher, accredited student, and ask them "Where my class at".
What is emotional support?
Having someone or someone to help you out with your emotions, how to handle them;how to express them.
What is teamwork?
Working with a group that everyone is putting effort into.
What is leadership.
The ability to take over and lead and to be a role model to others.
You are in your 8th grade year, and don't know what classes to take for your first high school year. What should you do?
Realistically, you should take classes you are interested in, but you won't always have that option. So taking classes that you are semi-interested in is the 2nd best option. The 3rd best option is taking core classes to get them out the way!!!
Your teacher gives you a bad grade and you don't know why;what should you do?
Go up to the teacher and ask why you got the bad grade.
Example: Communicate with your teacher
Your panicking and you don't know what to do during a PGC outreach. What should you do?
Ask help from one of your peer leaders to reexplain
You are working on a project with 3 other friends, how could you divide the work so everyone is involved.
Pre assign roles for each person,
What is holding space?
Giving someone your full undivided attention, non-judgemental, and be present.
You're getting bullied by an upperclassmen,you are frustrated and don't know what to do. What do you do?
Find a trusted adult or someone you trust and find help.
Example: Teacher, councilor, coach, friend, etc.
There is always someone who cares about you!!!
What is active listening.
it's when you give your full and undivided attention to someone who is speaking.
This looks like no talking when they are talking, eye contact, Good body language.
True or False: Peer support is only about giving advice. Explain your answer.
False. Peer leaders are here to encourage and educate you. We are here for you 😊
What does poor teamwork look like.
Only one person is doing all the work, taking a 0 for the work, and no communication with group.
Name one leadership trait that is essential for building trust in a team.
Integrity,empathy, and honesty.
A fight breaks out In front of you. What should you do?
You have no obligation to involve yourself in it, you should stay out of it and find an adult to help.
What is non verbal, verbal?
Non verbal: Full attention, eye contact, body language
Verbal: Speaking
What is informational support?
messages that include knowledge or facts, such as advice or feedback on actions.
How to handle bad team members?
Ask your teacher to re assign your group member, try and get them to work, or submit the assignment and don't give them credit.
Define Integrity,empathy, and honesty.
Integrity: Being honest and doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
Empathy: Understanding and sharing how someone else feels.
Honesty: Always telling the truth and being sincere
DAILY DOUBLE !!!!!!
You overhear a student talking abou how they are going to inflict self harm. What do you do?
Report to See Something Say Something, Trusted adult, or just be there for them.
You and your friend are having a conversation, he brings up how he's getting abused at home. How should you handle this?
Talking to him and ensure him that he needs to find help and tell him what those helps are.
Example: talking to counselor, Report to See Something Say Something app.
You don't like your peer group leaders, due to past experiences, things you heard about them, ect. What should you do?
First, talk about it with your PGC advisors or a trusted adult.
Second, If that doesn't work out, try and put the past behind you.
When you have multiple team members, how do you decide who does what?
Look at their strengths and weakness and assign roles based on that.
DAILY DOUBLE !!!!!!!!!
What makes a PGC member a leader?
They becomes a leader by demonstrating qualities such as responsibility, empathy, and communication skills. They show initiative by taking charge when necessary, supporting others, and guiding group discussions.