Getting Organized
Something you put all your stuff in
What is a backpack
One of the easiest ways to meet new people is to join one of these
What is a club, team, or extracurricular activity
This is your average grade across all of your classes
What is GPA (grade point average)
True or False: It's ok if you don't know what kind of work you want to do when you're an adult yet
True! High school is an opportunity to continue to discover what you are interested in and what you are good at.
Doctors say teenagers need this many hours of sleep each night to feel and learn their best.
What is 8-10 hours
Use this to plan out your homework assignments
What is a planner or agenda
When you have a disagreement or conflict with someone, communicating using ____ statements can help resolve it in a healthy way
What are "I statements"
If you are confused about something in class, you should do this instead of staying quiet
What is ask a question / ask for help / raise your hand
High school students often do one of these — spending a day following someone at their job to see what it's like.
Job shadowing
When you feel stressed, taking deep breaths, going for a walk, or talking to someone are all examples of this.
Doing your homework each day helps build this
A routine or habit
Surrounding yourself with people who encourage good choices is an example of this influence.
What is positive peer influence / positive role models
These are classes you can choose to take that aren't part of the core curriculum (like math, english, science)
What are electives
True or False: Every class I take has to contribute to my future job somehow
False! You will take many general education courses. These teach general knowledge and skills, and can be interesting and fun even if they don't relate to your future job.
Eating a good breakfast before school helps improve this during class.
What is focus / concentration / energy
Your new school building may be confusing. This is a way to get familiar with the building before you start
What is visiting the school before classes begin
It is _____ to feel nervous or anxious on your first day of high school.
What is normal
This is a way to record what you learned in class to help remember and study from later
What is note taking
High school students pick classes that match what they want to do after graduation. This is called planning your ___.
Future / career path / course plan
Spending too much time on your phone at night can hurt your sleep. Many students try a ___-free bedroom rule.
What is a phone-free or screen-free bedroom rule
If you have a big project due, this is a good strategy to help get it done
There are many fun school events that are an opportunity to make new friends. Give one example
What are sports games, school dances, plays and musicals
This document, given out at the start of a class, outlines assignments, grading, rules, and expectations for the whole semester.
What is a syllabus
This document lists all of your activities, skills, and jobs when applying for work or college.
What is a resume
This person at school — not a teacher — is available to support you.
BONUS: This is a way you could get to know them before school starts
What is a school counselor or therapist.
What is set up a meeting over the summer