In High School Hangout, students met once every two weeks to build confidence, make friends, and become better students and citizens. We created a safe space with the goal of meeting socialization needs that might not be met in a virtual school such as ours. Together we engaged in numerous activities and conversations focused on topics such as building positive routines, creating healthy habits, practicing self care, and prioritizing mental health. We also conducted regular grade checks and discussed important upcoming academic events such as Keystone testing. In addition to these topics, we also had themed hangouts focused on different seasons or holidays.
As the year progressed, we also shifted to student-led hangout sessions and allowed students to select that week's theme. In the future, High School Hangout plans to expand and offer service learning opportunities. We also plan to team up with community engagement and coordinate in person hangout events! 👍🏻