Connection Time: GRADE 11

Optional Topics and Resources

Setting Ground Rules and Norms

• How to develop group norms

Goal Setting

• Goal setting I
• Goal setting II
• Goal setting activities for high school
• How to set and achieve goals

New school year orientation

• New school year orientation

Review of Student Handbooks and Websites

• AITE: AITE Handbook | website: www.aitestamford.org
• SHS: SHS Handbook | website: www.stamfordhigh.org
• WHS: WHS Handbook | website: www.westhillweb.com
• Stamford Public Schools website: www.stamfordpublicschools.org
• Naviance Family Portal
• SPS School calendar 2014-15

Time Management

• Time management I
• Time management II
• How to plan accordingly
• Time management
• Top 10 skills for high school students
• Time management activity
• Time management: You vs. the clock
• Time management for high school students

Study skills

• Skills for success I
• Skills for success II
• Study skills Handout 1
• High school study tips & study skills
• Study skills
• Study skills how-to articles and study skills tips

Resume writing

• Resume tips for high school students

Volunteering

• Volunteer opportunities for SPS Students

Other optional topics:

• Class government
• Student Support Resources (SROs, health clinics, career centers)

• Organization (Quarter 1): The first quarter is dedicated to helping students begin to focus on issues of organization. Topics could include setting group rules, time management, and goal setting. Resources such as the student handbook have been linked to provide information to students about school rules and policies, extra sources for academic assistance, clubs, sports, etc.
• Academic (Quarter 2): The second quarter is dedicated to supporting students in academic success. Topics in the second quarter could include learning styles, how to calculate a GPA, graduation requirements, and how to study.
• Social (Quarter 3): The third quarter focuses on encouraging students to communicate more effectively. Suggested topics include anger management, how to manage stress, accountability, leadership, social media, and manners.
• Transition (Quarter 4): Finally, the theme of transition is intended to help students focus on planning for the following year and beyond. The suggested topics include course selection, resume building, interviewing skills, and how to complete a job application.

Additional Resource Links: Handbooks, Websites, etc