Self-Advocacy
What is Self Advocacy?
Speaking up for yourself. The ability to communicate your needs and get support in different areas.
How can you find out who your counselor is? Name one way you can contact them.
School website.
Visiting the counseling office, filling out a form online, email.
If you are bleeding or do not feel good, who can you go to?
Nurse
Why is it important to ask for help?
It helps you overcome challenges, learn and grow, and reduce stress.
How many high schools are in LISD?
6
You can't see the board in class from where you are sitting. What can you do?
You could ask to move your seat or you could ask the teacher what the board says. You could talk to your teacher in person or email.
What does "SRO" stand for?
School Resource Officer
If you have a concern with your schedule, who can you go to?
True or False: It is easy to ask for help.
False. It can be difficult to ask for help.
Name a movie about high school
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Why is self-advocacy important?
To help you get what you need in life.
You are feeling really upset about something that happened with a friend. You can't focus on your work at all. What can you do?
You could talk to your teacher privately and let them know. You might ask to see the school counselor.
You could try using some of your coping skills.
Name some places you can go/people you can go to if you have a safety concern at school.
SRO, APs, Counselors
The schoolwork doesn't make sense. You've tried to figure it out on your own, but you're still having a hard time. What could you say to your teacher?
I am trying my best, but I still can't figure out how to do this. Can you please help me?
Name a person (real or fictional) that you have seen advocate for themselves.
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Your teacher said what the homework was out loud, but you didn't hear them. What can you do?
You could look to see if your teacher wrote the work on the board/check google classroom. You could also ask a classmate or raise your hand to ask your teacher to repeat it.
Name 3 people in the school you could ask for help
Nurse, counselor, AP, principal, teacher, coach, SRO, etc.
True or false: If you're having a hard time, it's best to go hide in the bathroom.
False. It may be appropriate to go to the bathroom for a quick break, however if you are still having a hard time, it could be helpful to seek out support from someone you trust.
Name 2 situations in which you may need to ask for help in
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What is the oldest high school in LISD?
Leander
You are out sick for a couple of days. You feel lost in class and can't keep up with the work. What can you do?
You could spend extra time studying at home or ask a parent at home for help. You could also talk to the teacher and ask to go to tutorials. You could also talk with a classmate or friend and get help.
What is a circle of support?
The people around you who you can ask for help.
Find a familiar face/friend, find a comfortable place to sit alone, ask to sit with someone new, ask someone in your class if you can sit with them.
When you're packing up to leave for the day, you feel completely overwhelmed with how much work you have. What can you do?
You could stop and take a few deep breaths. You might try making a list of assignments and getting yourself organized. If you still feel overwhelmed, you could ask a friend or an adult for help.
What is the newest high school in LISD?
Glenn