High School
Goals & Motivation
Study Skills
Burnout & Coping Skills
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100

What grade levels typically make up a high school?

9th, 10th, 11th,  & 12th.

100

Is this a SMART goal?

I want to not procrastinate on my homework

No

100

When playing the executive functioning game, name one thing that made the first round of instructions so difficult to follow.

Instructions were read too fast, were not repeated, no one could ask questions, etc.

100

What is senioritis?

A supposed affliction of students in their final year of high school or college, characterized by a lack of motivation or performance. 

100

In what year was Sacred Heart School opened?

1926.

200

What is one way you can keep track of homework or assignments in high school?

A homework planner/ writing it down in a notebook.

200

What do the letters stand for in a SMART goal?

Note: (you can get partial points for some of the letters).

Specific-Measurable-Achievable-Realistic-Time-Bound.

200

Name one strategy that you used in later rounds of the Executive Functioning Game that helped you remember my instructions that were read aloud

- taking notes

- asking clarifying questions

- asking me to repeat instructions

200

What is burnout?

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.

200

The word “Manhattan” comes from this Native American word "Manna-hata" and can be translated as “a thicket where wood can be found to make bows.” 

Which Native American tribe are the original inhabitants of the NYC area and gave Manhattan its name?

The Lenape People.

300

Name one person who typically works in high school offices that can help you if you have questions about the classes you are taking, mental health questions, or questions about college.

A school counselor is a great resource when you have questions!

300

How do you change the following goal into a SMART goal?

I want to be more organized.

Example of a correct answer: I will stay organized by filing important papers into different colored folders for each subject and recycling unneeded papers at the end of each school day, leaving no loose papers in my locker or backpack. I will track my ability to do this daily, with the goal of filing my papers away 3 out of 5 days per week for the next 4 weeks.

300

Name one strategy you can use to memorize something

Mnemonic devices (PEMDAS), writing something over and over, repeating something aloud to yourself, etc.


300

How can you explain burnout to someone using a candle or a match as an example?

When you burn a candle/match to the end where the wick is blackened, you cannot re-light it or use it again.


300

In Romeo & Juliet, with whom is Romeo madly in love for the first two scenes of the play?

Rosaline.

400

Name five different types of extracurriculars a student can be involved in during high school.

(1) any sport (cannot count 2 sports as 2 separate ones e.g. basketall & soccer) (2) musical/theater-related (e.g. drama club, choir, musician club/band, etc.), (3) government/student council/leadership (e.g. Class president): (4) anything arts-related (drawing, photography, etc.), (5) any kind of science/math club/math league, book club, robotics, trivia, yearbook club, school newspaper/newsletter club, LGBTQIA+ alliance club, any club celebrating certain languages or cultural backgrounds, service e.g. Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life fight cancer fundraiser), chess club, debate club, etc.

400

What is intrinsic motivation? Bonus: give an example

Intrinsic motivation refers to behavior that is driven by internal rewards. In other words, the motivation to engage in a behavior arises from within the individual because it is naturally satisfying to you - it is innate in every human.



400

What is active listening? Bonus: how can you show you are actively listening?

Active listening is a way of listening and responding to another person that improves mutual understanding.  Demonstrating concern. Paraphrasing to show understanding. Using nonverbal cues which show understanding such as nodding, eye contact, and leaning forward. Brief verbal affirmations like “I see,” “I know,” “Sure,” “Thank you,” or “I understand."

400

What is a coping skill?

Coping skills help you tolerate, minimize, and deal with stressful situations in life. Managing your stress well can help you feel better physically and psychologically

400

The most followed person on TikTok is: _

Bonus: the most followed person on Instagram is: _

The most followed person on TikTok is: Charli D'Amelio

Bonus: The most followed person on Instagram is: Cristiano Ronaldo

500

What high school did High School Musical's Troy Bolton & Gabriella Montez attend? Bonus: what is the high school's mascot

East High

Bonus: Wildcats.

500

What is extrinsic motivation? Bonus: give an example

Extrinsic motivation refers to behavior that is driven by external rewards. These rewards can be tangible, such as money or grades, or intangible, such as praise or fame. Unlike intrinsic motivation, which arises from within the individual, extrinsic motivation is focused purely on outside rewards.


500

What is test anxiety?

Test anxiety is a combination of physical symptoms and emotional reactions that interfere with your ability to perform well on tests. Before a test, anyone can feel a bit anxious.


500

Name 5 examples of coping skills

Meditation, dancing, taking a walk, relying on friends, rest/taking a nap, etc.

500

What everyday condiment or sauce found in almost every restaurant throughout the U.S. was first sold as a medicine?

Ketchup.


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