This course is designed to ease the academic and emotional transition from middle to high school. Grade 9 Seminar prepares students for the expectations and challenges of high school life. The importance of developing independence, self-motivated learning and emotional awareness will be highlighted, including identifying personal values, character strengths, establishing habits, and setting both personal and academic goals. Students will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a community counselor during seminar time.
Students will:
- Develop skills to build their emotional intelligence.
- Understand the academic expectations for high school, i.e. self-motivated learning, building rapport with teachers, 4-year course and extracurricular planning.
- Understand the importance of developing strong study and time management skills.
- Explore strategies that will assist them in becoming successful and healthy high school students.
This class is designed to follow a large group guidance structure. Students receive a Successful Completion designation on their transcript contingent on attendance, reflections, structured learning activities, and discussions.