Disciplinary Tactics
What was the final straw that led to Jackie’s outburst?
Her feelings were invalidated by her teacher and the racism she experienced was dismissed
Marco must ask for help. Who should he ask first?
Mr. Gonzalez
How old is Rachel?
16
Why is Raul skeptical about talking to his Mother about signing up for the Summer program?
He’s feeling frustrated and misunderstood by his mother’s lack of support, and is concerned about the financial obligations.
What percent of Norristown identifies as Hispanic as of 2022, according to the U.S Census Bureau?
27.4%
Is Jackie’s anger justified? If so, were her actions justified?
answer varies, and the point depends on how well the team responds
Why is Marco struggling in his Honors English class?
Family issues at home make it difficult to focus on his studies
Why does Rachel want to have an internship?
To build a resume, to test out career options, and make extra money
Name three challenges students may encounter when discussing future career plans with their parents.
Financial constraints, lack of parental support, unsatisfactory salary/income, inaccessible extracurricular programs, costs of materials, anxiety and pressure, cultural or familial expectations, etc.
What were other ways Jackie could have addressed the student’s comments and the teacher’s dismissal?
answer varies but focuses on effective alternatives to anger like: calling the student out 1 on 1 or bringing it up to a counselor to force a direct intervention. For the teacher, a parent conference, a direct counterargument to their dismissal
Where can Marco do work if his house is a difficult environment to focus in?
Acceptable answers: The library, staying after school, free periods
Are young employees allowed to advocate for themselves in the workplace without a guardian?
Yes, you always can!
Name three resources or strategies that high school students can utilize to explore and prepare for future career opportunities.
Career counseling services, internships, job shadowing experiences, informational interviews with professionals in desired fields (coffee chats, meeting, in person), vocational training programs, online career exploration tools, networking events, related extracurricular activities, researching/visiting potential colleges or universities, college fairs, career expos, etc.
If a student’s experiences with racism is dismissed by a teacher, what are some resources the student can turn to?
Parents/family, school counselors, administrators, student advocacy organizations, legal aid organizations
Marco has a meeting with Mr. Gonzalez. Who else should be involved in this meeting?
Marco’s parents, so they understand that his studies are important and to help him in any way they can at home
Who do you contact if your workplace is breaking a labor law?
Department of Labor in your state
Mariana’s parents refuse to financially support her tuition costs for Juilliard. She plans to apply for FAFSA without reporting her parents’ income. Will this affect her? If so, how? What should she do?
FAFSA accepts applications without reporting parent income! But since Mariana isn’t 24 years of age, she is legally considered a dependent, which means she will only be eligible for Direct Unsubsidized Loans ; Mariana should contact the Juilliard financial services office to see if they offer need-based financial aid, scholarships, or a form to describe her financial circumstances, and apply for outside scholarships.