Grades 9-12

Topic Area: 2nd Semester Scheduling

Objective: Students will preview and/or request edits for their 2nd semester schedule and reflect on video.

Materials:

Laptop or Cell Phone

Video (below)

Syllabus (on school website)

Master Teacher Schedule (project for students to see)- all electives color coded in gray are full

Slide Show

Procedures:

Part I

• 1. Have students review their 2nd semester schedule in PowerSchool.

  2. Review Slide Show with students.

  3. As students view their schedule, answer questions as needed or refer to the syllabus. If a student would like to request a change they will need to email their counselor and set up an appointment during a non-academic time. Please do not send students down during this lesson! Students- do not visit your counselor regarding your schedule unless you have a scheduled appt.

  4. All request for changes need to be made by December 11th.

Part II

1. With remaining time, show video below. Matthew McConaughey 5 Minutes for the Next 50 years of your Life (5:48).

2. Discussion/Reflection Questions:

What brings you joy/peace?

What can you do now to ensure you are able to do this in the future?

What topics do you want to explore and learn more about? What classes do you wish you could take?

How could you start planning now/taking steps to move in the direction of a successful future?

How will your future plans bring meaning to your life? Support you and/or a family?

What are the most important things to you in life?