Connection Time: GRADE 12

• Optional Topics and Resources

Goal Setting

• Goal setting for grade 12
• Goal setting I
• Goal setting II

Communication

• Communication skills | Handout 1 | Handout 2 | Handout 3 | Handout 4 | Teacher Resources 1 | Teacher Resources 2 |
• Improving communication skills | Handout 1

Communicating with parents

• http://kidshealth.org/teen
• http://life.familyeducation.com/parenting-advice/teenagers/43735.html?detoured=1

Bullying/Cyber bullying

• Cyber Bullying Prevention
• Bullying

Social Media

• Social media and teens

Anger management/Conflict resolution

• Communication without talking
• Anger Management by Guy Finley
• American Psychological Association: Anger
• Mayo Clinic: Anger management

Coping skills/Stress management

• Stress management | Handout 1 | Handout 2 | Handout 3 | Handout 4 | Handout 5 | Handout 6
• Transition anxiety/stress
• Helping Teenagers With Stress
• Teenagers and stress

Making good decisions/Risky behavior

• Alcohol awareness
• Why the teen brain is drawn to risk

Character/Leadership/Accountability

• How to Build Character in Teens
• Developing Teen Leadership
• Help for Troubled Teens – Residential and Wilderness Programs

Community Service

• Connecting to community | Handout 1 | Handout 2
• Volunteer opportunities for SPS Students

Manners

• Good manners for teenagers

Who am I as a member of the world

• Diversity/Tolerance/Acceptance
• My action plan | Handout 1

Other optional topics:

• Code of conduct
• Dress code

• 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