Freshman Group Guidance - SPP

Social/Emotional

100

True or false: self-care is expensive

False: self care can be inexpensive and easy!

200

How many school counselors do we have at Prep (NOT including college counselors)?

5

300

What is 1 example of ways you can say NO if someone is crossing your personal boundary? Note: your answer cannot be "just say No".

I’m not comfortable with ____

Please stop
Please don’t do that
I don’t want to do ___ right now
I can’t do that for you
This doesn’t work for me
Youre making me uncomfortable

I’ve decided not to
This is not acceptable
I’m drawing the line at ____
I don’t want to do that

I don't need to explain myself to you, please respect my decision

400

What is 1 example of self-care (can be physical, mental, emotional, social, or spiritual)

• Physical health: Exercise, healthy eating, getting enough sleep
• Mental health: Meditation, mindfulness, spending time in nature
• Emotional health: Expressing feelings, seeking support from others, practicing gratitude
• Social health: Connecting with loved ones, volunteering, participating in hobbies
• Spiritual health: Engaging in religious practices, reflecting on personal values 

500

How many social workers do we have at Prep (including interns), and where are they located in the building?

4 social workers (1 full time, 3 interns), located in Shalloe 309

Academics

100

What is the highest possible GPA you can earn at Prep?

4.5 GPA

200

What are the three different types of learning styles we discussed after taking the Learning Inventory test?

Auditory, visual, & kinesthetic

300

Name this method: a time management technique designed to improve focus and productivity by breaking work into short, structured intervals. It was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s.

Hint: it is named after something Italian

The Pomodoro Method

400

List 1 time management skill we learned this year

• Find your most effective and productive hours of the day

• Make realistic plans (based on your schedule, personality, lifestyle)

• Don’t bite more than you can chew

• Create a daily timetable or schedule with all the tasks to be done

• Divide your tasks based on deadlines/allotted time needed (plan ahead)

• Take short breaks between studies/tasks

• Work on one task at a time instead of multitasking

• Get enough sleep

• Do your tasks with full focus- keep away all distractions (like TV, mobile) 

• Reach out for help if needed

500

What do the 5 letters in SMART goals stand for (S, M, A, R, T)?

Specific

Measurable

Achievable

Relevant

Time-bound

Mental Health

100

True or false: mental health is more prominent in women than men

False

200

True or false: the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available on weekdays from 8am-7pm, and weekends from 8am-10pm

False- it is available 24/7

300

What is ONE EXAMPLE of mental distress that helps identify if a student needs a check in?

• Changes in behavior (e.g., withdrawing from friends or activities)
• Sudden mood swings (irritability, sadness, or numbness)
• Drop in academic performance
• Changes in eating or sleeping habits
• Expressing hopelessness or thoughts about self-harm
• Substance use
• Constant technology/phone use

400

What question did the brunette girl ask her classmate during the short award winning Youtube video (that we watched during class) to help him feel better/supported when he was getting bullied online?

"Are you okay?"

500

What is the main difference between sadness and depression?

Sadness is a temporary emotion that's a natural response to loss or difficult situations, while depression is a more persistent mood disorder with a range of symptoms beyond sadness

Brotherhood/Prep Men

100

What cycle did we create our Group Guidance Mission Statement?

Hint: it was during S1

Cycle 2

200

What is one way we can promote inclusion within our school?

• Inclusive Activities: Promote group activities that are inclusive and encourage students to interact across different social groups. This could include team-building exercises, class discussions, or group projects that foster collaboration and mutual respect
• Peer Mentoring: Encourage older students or students from different groups to mentor younger or isolated students, providing them with a supportive network and preventing exclusion.

300

Who is one person you can report negative behavior or bullying within the school building to?

Teacher, counselor, administrator, and/or dean

400

According to tradition and school culture, which of the following BEST represents the spirit of the Jesuit Prep Brotherhood?

A) Competing fiercely in sports
B) Focusing on academic achievement
C) Supporting each other through challenges, on and off campus
D) Joining extracurricular activities

C

500

What are the 3 C's included in our mission statement?

Competence, conscience, and compassion

Course Selection

100

What DATES did course selection meetings start and end?

Started: March 25th

Ended: May 2

200

How many credits (minimum) are ALL Prep students required to take each year?

6 credits

300

Which two groups of students need to take a second year of Latin?

Sheehan & Ignition Scholars

400

What GRADE does a student need to advance from an Honors to an AP class (for both S1 and Q3)?

Students must earn a grade of a B+ or higher in Semester 1 and Marking Period 3

500

How many credits (minimum) TOTAL does a student need in order to graduate from St Peters Prep?

26 credits