A presentation of advice and reflections from the graduating Class of 2026 to the incoming Class of 2030, helping freshmen transition smoothly to high school.

A presentation of advice and reflections from the graduating Class of 2026 to the incoming Class of 2030, helping freshmen transition smoothly to high school.

A welcoming, student-centered lesson designed to display wisdom and real advice from the AHS Class of 2026 to the incoming Class of 2030, displayed on a large screen during advisory or orientation.

An intensive ERMHS therapy lesson designed to help students build tolerance to unexpected changes. Students learn and practice the 'Stop, Breathe, Talk, Plan' coping framework through direct instruction, interactive role-plays, and personalized visual strategy cards.

An empowering high school transition workshop for 8th-grade students, focusing on managing academic anxiety, building support networks, and setting actionable goals.

This lesson introduces students to real-world career fields (Healthcare, Trades, Education, Retail, Engineering, Restaurant, Animal Care) while exploring how each industry organizes authority and resolves crises. Students research job roles and solve situational scenarios using industry-specific chains of command.

Week 6 synthesizes curriculum learnings on values, media literacy, self-talk, and boundaries into a future-self vision and group celebration.

Week 5 explores peer dynamics, social comparison, and the power of boundary setting, teaching girls how to say "no" and protect their emotional energy.

Week 4 introduces the concept of the inner critic, helps girls identify their negative self-talk patterns, and teaches practical self-compassion tools and positive affirmations.

Week 3 shifts the narrative from how bodies look to what they can do, cultivating appreciation, strength, and respect for the physical self.

Week 2 dives into media literacy, analyzing how social media filters and curated feeds distort reality, and building critical awareness of online beauty standards.

Week 1 focuses on building group safety, establishing core values, and helping girls discover their unique personal strengths instead of comparing themselves to others.

A lesson presenting authentic advice and worry-busting quotes from the graduating senior class to incoming 9th-grade students.

An advisory lesson structured around real advice and reflections from graduating high school seniors. It guides incoming 9th graders through key strategies for high school success, balancing academic pressure, building healthy social circles, and letting go of common anxieties.

The final session focuses on celebrating progress, establishing long-term academic habits, creating an ongoing emergency protocol for grades, and reinforcing a growth mindset.