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[!]I didn't study for any of my tests this week
Oh no! You weren't prepared and ended up failing, which brought your grades down. [?] How could you take a detour to get back on track?
[*]I asked my teacher for help in class.
Congrats! You took initiative and reached out for help, now you'll be able to understand and complete your work.
[*]I joined a school club or sports team.
Being involved in your school and community is a great coping skill. It also builds up your support system!
[!]I was up all night watching Netflix so I chose to sleep through my math class today.
Oof...this might have resulted in a referral to discipline and now you don't know what's going on in class.
[*]I joined a study group.
Nice job! You're really putting in the dedication to your studies.
[!] I was being bullied online. [?] I decided to block/unfollow and talked to an adult I trust.
Superb! You reached out for help and didn't engage in bullying behavior.
[!]I copied my friends homework because I just didn't have time to get it done.
That's not cool! What are ways to work on your time management?
[!]I yelled at one of my teachers because they told me I couldn't be on my phone in class.
Gotta follow the rules! *Pro-tip: put your phone on Do Not Disturb to minimize distractions in class*
[*]I went to tutoring during my lunch break.
What a smarty! It can be hard to choose school over friends, it's all about balance.
[!]My parents were fighting all night and kept me up, [?]I came to school anyways.
Bravo! Don't forget to lean on your support system at school (trusted teachers, guidance counselor, friends).
[!]I told my parents I was at a friend's house but we left and went to a party instead.
Not cool, and not safe.
[!]My friend offered me weed [?]but I said no and walked away.
Great job using those refusal skills and taking a detour!
[!]I was at a party and everyone was pressuring me to drink, I didn't want to seem lame so I did.
Ugh, peer pressure is hard! How could you say no next time?
[*]I volunteered at the local animal shelter.
Fact: Giving back to the community can boost your self-esteem!
[!]Roadblock! Name a roadblock someone might encounter at school.
Better luck next time!
[!]I was supposed to be the designated driver but I had 1 drink.
A drink is a drink, and that's driving under the influence. What could be some possible consequences?
[*] Remember, if you had chosen to be the DD and did NOT drink, this would have been a green light.
[!]I started a fight at school because someone was starting rumors about me all over Snapchat.
Not the best way to handle the situation. Can you think of another way to handle it?
[*]I got an afterschool job.
Look at that responsibility!
[!]My friend was going to drive home intoxicated. [?]I stopped her and called her parent to pick her up even though she was mad at me.
Now that's a good friend! Her parent really appreciated your call and now we know she's safe.
[!]I took my McDonalds order without paying and I got caught.
Now you're banned from McDonalds...
[!]People keep reposting a rumor on Instagram about someone I don't know. [?] Even though I got tagged to repost it I didn't, and I reported it anonymously.
Smart and sneaky! Schools often have an anonymous line to report bullying. Good call not engaging and taking a detour!
[!]I had one too many referrals to discipline and ended up getting suspended.
How can you use your skills and support system to help you make better choices? If you could go back in time, how could you have taken a positive detour?
[*]Name TWO positive decisions you've made this year.
Winner winner!
[!]I got caught breaking the law.
uh-oh...how can breaking the law affect your school work, friends, & future?
[*]I worked hard all year, relied on my support system for help when I needed it, and got a scholarship!
Congratulations!