School Decisions Check-UpTake out a piece of paper and add your name, date, period, and title.

A. Number your paper 1-10 and answer the questions from the check-up on page 36.

B. Add up your answers and write down the total score.

Answer the following questions in complete sentences:

1) What do you enjoy about school?2) What do you hate about school?3) Do you plan on going to college? Explain why or why not.4) If you had to pick one today, what job would you

choose? What does it take to get that kind of job?5) Realistically, how much money do you think you will be

making per year when you are 30 years old? What will you do with your money?

6) In your opinion, what is the most important thing that isn’t taught in school, that should be?

40-5040-50 You are doing great! You are doing great! Don’t lose your focus. Don’t lose your focus.

30-3930-39 You’re not quite where you need You’re not quite where you need to be. It’s time to to be. It’s time to start thinking of start thinking of the future!the future!

10-2910-29 You better pay attention. You better pay attention. You’re in dangerous territory!You’re in dangerous territory!

School School Decisions Decisions

NotesNotesTake out a piece of paper and set it up for Take out a piece of paper and set it up for

Cornel notes.Cornel notes.

Why Should I Worry About It Now?Why Should I Worry About It Now?

““I just want to have fun”I just want to have fun”

““I’ll figure it out later.”I’ll figure it out later.”

““I’m in no rush to grow up.”I’m in no rush to grow up.”

That’s what Mr. Taylor used to say.That’s what Mr. Taylor used to say.

Don’t be stupid. Learn from his mistakes.Don’t be stupid. Learn from his mistakes.

Delayed GratificationDelayed Gratification(The tale of a marshmallow)(The tale of a marshmallow)

Delayed GratificationDelayed Gratification – The ability to skip – The ability to skip an immediate pleasure, in order to get an immediate pleasure, in order to get something better later on.something better later on.

Examples: quitting smoking, going on a Examples: quitting smoking, going on a diet, studying for a test instead of playing diet, studying for a test instead of playing video games, working out in order to be a video games, working out in order to be a better athlete, etc.better athlete, etc.

Dropping out of school is like eating Dropping out of school is like eating one marshmallow now.one marshmallow now.

Tastes great now – you can get a job and Tastes great now – you can get a job and buy a car, move out and get an apartment, buy a car, move out and get an apartment, etc.etc.

……But you’re giving up two marshmallows – But you’re giving up two marshmallows – a better job and a better future down the a better job and a better future down the road.road.

Show me the Money!Show me the Money! If you don’t finish high school, the penalty will If you don’t finish high school, the penalty will

be low-paying work for the rest of your life.be low-paying work for the rest of your life.

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Write down how much an average drop-out, high school grad, and college grad makes per hour.

““10 bucks an hour sounds great!”10 bucks an hour sounds great!”

That equals $20,800 a year. That equals $20,800 a year. --poverty levelpoverty level-cannot support a family-cannot support a family-cannot save for retirement-cannot save for retirement

Don’t believe me? Don’t believe me? OK, what would your OK, what would your

expenses be?expenses be?

$10 an hour = $1734 a month$10 an hour = $1734 a month

After taxes and health insurance After taxes and health insurance = = $1300$1300Rent a 1 bedroom apt Rent a 1 bedroom apt = $450= $450Car payment Car payment = $200= $200InsuranceInsurance = $75= $75GasGas = $150= $150FoodFood = $200= $200UtilitiesUtilities = $150= $150Cell PhoneCell Phone = $40= $40Eating Out/EntertainmentEating Out/Entertainment = $100= $100

……And what if you want a family?And what if you want a family?

Your needs will only increase as you get Your needs will only increase as you get married and decide to have a family.married and decide to have a family.

You can survive on $15 an hour if singleYou can survive on $15 an hour if single.. If you have a spouse and kids, you need If you have a spouse and kids, you need

to earn $36 an hourto earn $36 an hour! (or both parents need ! (or both parents need work and earn $18 an hour each).work and earn $18 an hour each).

The #1 cause of fights among married The #1 cause of fights among married people is money.people is money.

Brutal FactsBrutal FactsDropouts have a much harder time finding and keeping Dropouts have a much harder time finding and keeping

jobs: jobs: 50 percent of dropouts are unemployed.50 percent of dropouts are unemployed.Dropouts are often labeled as people who don’t Dropouts are often labeled as people who don’t

complete things.complete things.Dropouts often jump from job to job instead of building a Dropouts often jump from job to job instead of building a

career.career.Dropouts aren’t even considered for most high-paying Dropouts aren’t even considered for most high-paying

jobs, even if they’re qualified.jobs, even if they’re qualified.Dropouts live shorter lives (9 years on average).Dropouts live shorter lives (9 years on average).And, increasingly, in most countries, a high school And, increasingly, in most countries, a high school

degree is not enough.degree is not enough.

You Have a Choice!You Have a Choice!

You will be more like your parents than You will be more like your parents than you know!you know!

Most high school drop-outs have parents Most high school drop-outs have parents who dropped out. who dropped out.

Most alcoholics have parents who are Most alcoholics have parents who are alcoholics.alcoholics.

Etc, etc, etc…Etc, etc, etc…

But you can change this!But you can change this!

The Cycle of The Cycle of

ParentsHigh School Drop-Outs

Low Paying Jobs

YOU!College GraduateHigh Paying Job

GrandparentsHigh School Drop-Outs

Low Paying Jobs

New CycleNew Cycle

You Graduate From College

Your kids graduate from college

Your grandkids graduate

Decide what cycle you are a part of today. Decide what cycle you are a part of today. Start with your grandparents, then your Start with your grandparents, then your parents, and then you. Draw a diagram. parents, and then you. Draw a diagram. Are you are going to break a cycle or Are you are going to break a cycle or continue one?continue one?

Drop Out LetterDrop Out LetterImagine that your friend is thinking Imagine that your friend is thinking

about dropping out of high school. Write a about dropping out of high school. Write a one page letter to your friend trying to talk one page letter to your friend trying to talk them out of this decision.them out of this decision.

In your letter, use what you’ve learned In your letter, use what you’ve learned from your book and classroom discussion to from your book and classroom discussion to explain why dropping out is a bad idea.explain why dropping out is a bad idea.

This letter is due at the beginning of the This letter is due at the beginning of the next class. next class.

Take out a piece of paper, set it up for Take out a piece of paper, set it up for Cornell Notes, and give it the title:Cornell Notes, and give it the title:

4 Challenges for 4 Challenges for Finishing High SchoolFinishing High School

Quick!Quick!

Without thinking about it too much, write Without thinking about it too much, write down the first word that you think of in down the first word that you think of in responseresponse to each of the following: to each of the following:

1)1) TeacherTeacher

2)2) MathMath

3)3) HomeworkHomework

4)4) Report CardReport Card

5)5) TestsTests

Challenge 1: “I’m Stressed Out!”Challenge 1: “I’m Stressed Out!”

Stress does not Stress does not end with schoolend with school BillsBills FamilyFamily WorkWork In-laws, etc.In-laws, etc.

Sharpen the SawSharpen the Saw

Sharpen the Saw – means to replenish Sharpen the Saw – means to replenish (recharge) the four parts that make up (recharge) the four parts that make up you.you.

1)1) Body (physical)Body (physical)

2)2) Heart (relationships)Heart (relationships)

3)3) Mind (mentally)Mind (mentally)

4)4) Soul (spiritually)Soul (spiritually)

How well do you sharpen your saw?How well do you sharpen your saw?

Walking ZombiesWalking Zombies Sleep deprivation contributes to depression, lower Sleep deprivation contributes to depression, lower

grades, accidents, and emotional problemsgrades, accidents, and emotional problems..1. 1. Get what you needGet what you need

Most teens need to sleep 8.5-9.25 hours a day, but only get 7.Most teens need to sleep 8.5-9.25 hours a day, but only get 7.

2. 2. Go to bed early, get up early.Go to bed early, get up early. Every hour of sleep before Every hour of sleep before midnight is worth two hours after.midnight is worth two hours after.

3. 3. Be somewhat consistentBe somewhat consistent Binge sleeping will mess you upBinge sleeping will mess you up

4. 4. Relax before bedRelax before bed

DiscussionDiscussion

What do you do to relax?What do you do to relax?

Have you noticed the effects sleep can Have you noticed the effects sleep can have on your performance?have on your performance?

What can keep you from getting What can keep you from getting enough sleep?enough sleep?

How much sleep do How much sleep do you normally get?you normally get?

Challenge 2:Challenge 2:“There’s Not Enough Time!”“There’s Not Enough Time!”

““If only I had an extra hour every day!”If only I had an extra hour every day!”

= 7 more hours a week= 7 more hours a week

What could you get done with that much What could you get done with that much time?time?

Most of us probably waste that much time Most of us probably waste that much time each week doing unimportant activities.each week doing unimportant activities.

What is the one What is the one thing you know thing you know you should be you should be spending more spending more

time doing?time doing?

Time WastersTime WastersTelevisionTelevision

I watch _____ hours I watch _____ hours of TV each week.of TV each week.

Average teen Average teen watches 21 hours watches 21 hours a week!a week!

PTW (Personal Time Waster)

Video Games, Facebook, Phone, Internet

My PTW is ______________.

Learn to Say “No” With a SmileLearn to Say “No” With a Smile

Do I really need…Do I really need…

to have a part time job?to have a part time job?

to play two sports?to play two sports?

to be in every club?to be in every club?

to play so many instruments?to play so many instruments?

to go to every party?to go to every party?

to do to do everyevery activity at church? activity at church?

Stop Procrastinating!Stop Procrastinating!

The remedy for procrastination is …The remedy for procrastination is …

““Just do it!”Just do it!”

The best way to get in this habit is to use a The best way to get in this habit is to use a planner!planner!

You’ll know what you have coming up, and You’ll know what you have coming up, and you will have a great feeling when you you will have a great feeling when you start crossing off homework, projects, etc!start crossing off homework, projects, etc!

Challenge 3: “I Just Don’t Care”Challenge 3: “I Just Don’t Care”

I just don’t feel motivated to get

out of this well, so I’m not going to try.

Two Types of MotivationTwo Types of MotivationExternal MotivationExternal Motivation – doing something – doing something

because there is a reward or because there is a reward or consequence.consequence.

Examples: getting good grades because your Examples: getting good grades because your parents will buy you a car, working hard to be a good parents will buy you a car, working hard to be a good athlete to make your dad proud.athlete to make your dad proud.

Internal MotivationInternal Motivation – doing something – doing something because because youyou see value in it. see value in it.

Examples: getting good grades because you want Examples: getting good grades because you want to go to college, working hard to be a good athlete to go to college, working hard to be a good athlete because you enjoy competition and achievement.because you enjoy competition and achievement.

Develop a hobby that you really loveDevelop a hobby that you really loveSign up for an elective class you have Sign up for an elective class you have

always wanted to takealways wanted to takeGet involved in fun and challenging Get involved in fun and challenging

extracurricular activities at school like a extracurricular activities at school like a club or sportclub or sport

Apply for a summer job or internship in a Apply for a summer job or internship in a field that excites youfield that excites you

Take a class from a teacher everyone says Take a class from a teacher everyone says is the bestis the best

Start your own businessStart your own business

Travel, at home or abroadTravel, at home or abroad

4 Questions4 QuestionsAAnswer these questions in your notes:nswer these questions in your notes:

1. What are some of your hobbies?1. What are some of your hobbies?2. Is there an elective class that you have 2. Is there an elective class that you have

taken that you really enjoyed or an elective taken that you really enjoyed or an elective you know you want to take?you know you want to take?

3. What school activities are you involved 3. What school activities are you involved with?with?

4. Where have you traveled? Where would 4. Where have you traveled? Where would you like to travel?you like to travel?

Challenge 4: Challenge 4: “I’m Just No Good At School”“I’m Just No Good At School”

School doesn’t address all of our abilities.School doesn’t address all of our abilities.

There are four main types of intelligence. There are four main types of intelligence.

Read pages 58 through the top of 59.Read pages 58 through the top of 59.

Take notes on the four types of Take notes on the four types of intelligence: IQ, EQ, SQ, PQ.intelligence: IQ, EQ, SQ, PQ.

Write two questions based on this reading Write two questions based on this reading that you think will be on the test.that you think will be on the test.

IQ (mental intelligence)IQ (mental intelligence)

Our ability to analyze, Our ability to analyze, reason, think abstractly, reason, think abstractly, and use languageand use language

Does well at math, science, Does well at math, science, English, etc.English, etc.

Viewed by others as “smart” Viewed by others as “smart” or “nerdy”or “nerdy”

EQ (emotional intelligence)EQ (emotional intelligence)

Lots of intuition, can read social situations, Lots of intuition, can read social situations, and can get along with peopleand can get along with people

Joins clubs, student government. Asked to plan parties and events.

Viewed by others as “charming” or “manipulative”

SQ (spiritual intelligence)SQ (spiritual intelligence)

Wants to make the world a Wants to make the world a better place. better place.

Serves other people.Serves other people.

Seen by others as “kind” or Seen by others as “kind” or “a sucker”“a sucker”

PQ ( physical intelligence)PQ ( physical intelligence)

Learn through bodily Learn through bodily kinesthetic means, kinesthetic means, like physical like physical sensations and sensations and touchingtouching

Seen by others as Seen by others as “athletic” or “jocks”“athletic” or “jocks”

Take out a scratch piece of paperTake out a scratch piece of paper

Brainstorm:Brainstorm: Make a list of at least five Make a list of at least five tips for making good grades.tips for making good grades.

Discuss:Discuss: Share your ideas in groups of Share your ideas in groups of five. After everyone has shared their five. After everyone has shared their lists, come up with the best five tips and lists, come up with the best five tips and write them your white board.write them your white board.

Take out a piece of paper, add your Take out a piece of paper, add your name, date, period, and the title:name, date, period, and the title:

7 Secrets to Getting 7 Secrets to Getting Good GradesGood Grades

7 Secrets to Getting Good Grades7 Secrets to Getting Good Grades Answer the following questions Answer the following questions in complete sentencesin complete sentences as as

you read pages 59-65:you read pages 59-65:1)1) What does “good grades” mean to you? What does it What does “good grades” mean to you? What does it

mean to your parents?mean to your parents?2)2) Why is it important to “Believe you can”?Why is it important to “Believe you can”?3)3) What are three specific examples of good things that What are three specific examples of good things that

happen when you “Show up?”happen when you “Show up?”4)4) What do you think the difference is between “Get on What do you think the difference is between “Get on

your teacher’s good side,” and kissing up?your teacher’s good side,” and kissing up?5)5) Explain “Be strong in the red zone” in your own words.Explain “Be strong in the red zone” in your own words.6)6) Who are some of your resources that can help you to Who are some of your resources that can help you to

get good grades?get good grades?7)7) Compare and Contrast the stories of Janita and Maria.Compare and Contrast the stories of Janita and Maria.8)8) Write a 50 word summary about this reading.Write a 50 word summary about this reading.