Pack Time (enrichment) serves as a homeroom-style advisory class that supports students academically, socially, and personally while fostering the habits and mindsets of the International Baccalaureate (IB). Through weekly routines and intentional learning experiences, students develop the organizational, communication, collaboration, and self-management skills needed for success in middle school and beyond.
Students regularly monitor their academic progress, set personal goals, reflect on their growth, and participate in activities that strengthen the IB Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills. The class also provides dedicated time for academic support, social-emotional learning, independent reading, and school-wide initiatives, helping students become balanced, reflective, and responsible members of the school community.
RVTV (school news and announcements)
Planner and grade checks
Missing work review
Weekly goal setting and reflection
Academic organization and time management
Quiet study hall
If no work for study hall, then independent reading
Targeted academic support or enrichment (WIN)
Wayfinder SEL curriculum
Relationship building
Reflection and personal growth
WIN (What I Need) support
IB Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning lessons
School-wide initiatives, community building, and leadership activities
Service learning and school culture opportunities
Throughout the week, students strengthen the skills and attributes emphasized by the International Baccalaureate:
Inquirers • Self-management
Thinkers • Organization
Communicators • Communication
Principled • Collaboration
Open-minded • Research
Caring • Critical and Creative Thinking
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective
Knowledgeable
Students receive a weekly Work Habits grade based on IB Approaches to Learning criteria. This grade reflects the habits that contribute to success in school rather than academic achievement alone. Areas may include:
Preparedness and organization
Responsibility and completing tasks
Time management
Participation and engagement
Collaboration and respectful communication
Reflection and goal setting
Self-management and perseverance
To be successful, please bring these items to class every day:
[ ] Sharpened pencils (or mechanical)
[ ] Headphones
[ ] Daily Planner
[ ] Charged Chromebook (School provided) - remember to plug it in every afternoon!