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DECISIONS IISession 1: Welcome to Decision Making!
TODAY’S AGENDA
The Attention Grabber Life Skills Game: Come into the Circle Course Structure Who Are We? The Role of your S.S. Counselor
What Is Our Purpose? Where Are We? How to Contact Us
The Decisions Point System Announcements Life Skills Game: Picture Present
THE ATTENTION GRABBER
Well-Well-Well Bell
Peanut “Buttah”…Jelly Time!
1.
LIFE SKILLS GAME:JOIN ME..
Goals Becoming Integrated into the group Enhancing group spirit Strengthening visual perception
Remember Full Sentences No mumbling Eye contact
“I would like for you to join me because….
COURSE STRUCTUREWhat is This Course All About?
DECISIONS II…IS ALL ABOUT YOU!
Get comfortable talking about yourself… Learn to endorse your academic style Learn to analyze your personal style Discover your individual values… Make a successful transition into High School
WHO ARE WE?THE ROLE OF YOUR SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELORS
We’re here to help you… Get you into your dream school
Essay’s & short stories Interviewing skills Study habits Recommendations
Solve daily problems Organize your life To uphold your responsibilities
We’re here for you…no matter what!
Ms. Todman (Ms. Shamair) Mr. Quiroz
WHO ARE WE?THE ROLE OF YOUR SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELORS
[email protected] Ext. 117 Located in the admissions suite behind the
front desk Her Office Hours:
7:30am- 12:30pm Monday – Friday
Always your first point of contact!
Ms. Makalani (Ms. Asha)
WHO ARE WE?THE ROLE OF YOUR SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Mr. Brito [email protected] Ext. 137
Mr. Newman [email protected] Ext. 401
Mr. Shultz [email protected] Ext. 129
Our Secondary Support Friends…
WHERE ARE WE?
1st Floor Behind the Front Desk
1st Floor Next to the Front Desk
Ms. Shamair Mr. Quiroz
HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US?THE BEST MEANS OF COMMUNICATION
Stop by her office [email protected]
g Extension 115 Basement mailbox
Stop by his office [email protected] Extension 104 Basement mailbox
Ms. Shamair Mr. Quiroz
THE DECISIONS POINT SYSTEMWhat is it?Why does it exist?How does it work?What are the benefits?
WHAT IS IT & WHY DOES IT EXIST?
A tracking system used to record student participation.
It serves as a visual aid for students and counselors.
It allows you to see how active you are in the Decisions classroom.
HOW DO I EARN POINTS? By being an active
participant Asking Questions Giving Answers Being Cooperative Setting Examples Sharing Thoughts
Meeting Deadlines Includes student and parent assignments
Participation Must be genuine.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? Recognition Small Prizes Self – Pride Motivation Enhance
Responsibility Group Prizes
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming School Visits Thatcher School: September 14th
Newark Academy: September 15th Taft School: September 16th
Phillip’s Andover: September 20th Stony Brook School Trip: October 4th Immaculate Conception: September 29th
St. Andrew’s Delaware Trip: October 19th Check the Secondary School bulletin board
often!
CLOSING OUTLife Skills Game
LIFE SKILLS GAME:PICTURE PRESENT
Goals Initiating Contact Making Someone Happy Learning to accept a gift
How to play Choose a picture to give as a gift to another
player. Let them know why you chose that picture for them. When you receive a gift thank the other player for it. Explain why you are happy with it or explain why you think it is not really the gift for you. The gifts an be passed on.
Reflection Do you like giving and receiving presents? How does this relate to the Point System?
“I’m giving you this private house at the ocean because I believe you like to be near water and you sometimes like to be by yourself”
