Wolfpack Code Slides
DEN PROTOCOL 01
CAMPUS MASCOT EDITION • GRADE 7
POWER OF THE PACK
THE WOLFPACK CODE
Building healthy connections, mutual respect, and active inclusion. Stand strong, howling with your own true voice.
Pack Values
Unity & Acceptance
Mascot Mission
Active Inclusion
Running Wilderness System...
01 / RESPECTING THE DEN
DEN CODE: RESPECT
How Wolves Communicate Respect
In a healthy pack, wolves don't fight constantly. They survive by reading boundaries, showing respect to senior wolves, and maintaining peaceful bonds.
"We do not have to be best friends with everyone to treat them as valuable members of the wild."
Within the Pack (Friends)
Active listening, respecting boundaries, protecting secrets, and refusing to spread rumors or bite behind their backs.
With Other Packs (Peers)
Polite space, zero aggressive acts, acknowledging their territory, and honoring common areas like lunch tables.
THE WOLFPACK CODE PRESENTATION DISCUSS: WHAT IS ONE NON-VERBAL WAY TO SHOW SOMEONE RESPECT?
02 / THE UNIQUE HOWL
DEN CODE: IDENTITY
Howl with Your True Voice
Every wolf has a signature howl that the rest of the forest recognizes. If you try to copy another wolf's howl, your pack loses your unique warning call.
Self-Acceptance = Staying Wild
Ac
Acceptance
Embrace your personal quirks, skills, hobbies, and style instead of blending into the background tree lines.
VOICE VALUE: PEAK STRENGTH
In
Integrity
Stand your ground. Stick to your personal morals and codes, even when peer pressure is howling at you.
BOUNDARIES: SOLID ROCK
THE WOLFPACK CODE PRESENTATION REFLECT: WHAT VALUES DO YOU STAND SOLID FOR?
03 / STRONGER TOGETHER
DEN CODE: INCLUSION
Welcoming the Lone Wolves
A single wolf struggles to bring down prey or defend boundaries alone. The pack survives because they actively recruit and include others.
Excluding peers doesn't make your clique cooler—it makes the school territory hostile and unpredictable.
Increases Collective Security
Inclusion prevents bullying and gossip circles, creating a safe zone for everybody.
Unlocks Diverse Skills
Every newcomer brings different strengths, whether in academics, sports, or creative arts.
Creates True Brotherhood
When we stand up for those on the sidelines, we form unbreakable school-wide loyalty.
THE WOLFPACK CODE PRESENTATION ACTION: WHAT IS ONE PRACTICAL WAY TO WELCOME SOMEONE NEW TO YOUR SQUAD?
04 / THE ELDER COUNCIL
DEN CODE: PROTECTION
Who Guides Your Path?
When the weather turns freezing and resources are low, the wolfpack relies on the elder wolves who have survived previous blizzards. Who are your guides?
Your Campus Guides
- School Counselors (for processing stress & feelings)
- Teachers / Mentors (for guidance in and out of class)
- Coaches / Deans (for building resilience & discipline)
Your Home Guides
- Parents / Guardians / Caregivers
- Older Siblings / Relatives (Aunts, Uncles, Elders)
- Trusted Mentors / Family Friends
THE WOLFPACK CODE PRESENTATION DETERMINE: DO YOU SEEK THE ELDERS WHEN SOCIAL TROUBLE ARISES?
05 / SURVIVAL HUNT
APPLICATION
Test Your
Instincts
How do you protect your own boundaries while preserving the integrity of the pack? Let's analyze three trail scenarios.
SCENARIO A
The Peer Hunt Pressure
Some of your pack is pressure-teasing another wolf at the water cooler. How do you stay true to your protective values without attacking your friends?
SCENARIO B
The Sideline Wolf
You notice a transfer student sitting entirely alone on a rock during recreation. Your friends are laughing and deep in story. How do you integrate them?
SCENARIO C
The Rumor Trap
A close companion shares false gossip about your personal boundaries. Your stress spikes. Who in the Elder Council do you speak with first?
THE WOLFPACK CODE PRESENTATION COLLABORATE: RUN THESE SCENARIOS WITH A CLASS PARTNER NOW.
06 / FINAL EQUATIONS
THE LAW
Daily Respect
Respect is a shield. Respecting boundaries, active listening, and eliminating backbiting keeps our den solid and secure.
LAW: RESPECT PRESERVES
True Identity
Never mimic another wolf. Your true voice is needed for the safety and variety of the pack's survival.
LAW: STAY WILDLY TRUE
Guides Are Standing
Elders have survived storms. Talk with parents, mentors, and counselors when the trail gets rough or heavy.
LAW: ASK THE ELDERS
CAMPUS MASCOT INTEGRATION • WOLVES FOREVER
DEN MISSION COMPLETED
Wolfpack Code Teacher Guide
Mascot Teacher Resource
Wolfpack Code Plan
Focus: Healthy Peer Connections, Self-Acceptance & Support Networks
Grade 7
Duration: 45-50 Min
Lesson Objectives
- Identify actionable ways to show respect to close friends vs. other peers.
- Articulate personal boundaries and self-acceptance values.
- Map out a reliable safety network at home and on school grounds.
- Describe why inclusive environments enhance classroom safety.
Materials Needed
- Wolfpack Code Slides (Projected)
- Wolfpack Code Connection Log (1 per student)
- Pencils or pens for student writing
Lesson Pacing & Flow
05 MIN
The Scent: Activation (Slide 1)
Introduce the "Wolfpack" metaphor (using the school mascot). Explain how wolves rely on tight, loyal social networks to hunt, play, and survive cold seasons.
15 MIN
Direct Instruction: The Wilderness Code (Slides 2-4)
Discuss Slide 2 (Respect), Slide 3 (Individual Voice), and Slide 4 (Inclusion of Lone Wolves). Prompt students to think about how these apply directly to school hallway scenarios.
10 MIN
Support Network Mapping (Slide 5)
Identify the "Elder Council" (parents, counselors, teachers). Explain why young wolves do not solve major pack emergencies without guidance from senior wolves.
Core Mascot Integration
Middle school is a peak time for cliquey exclusion and peer pressure. By framing social dynamics under the banner of your **School Wolfpack Mascot**, students shift their perspective from exclusion ("keep them out of our circle") to protective unity ("a stronger pack protects its territory and includes everyone").
THE WOLFPACK CODE TEACHER GUIDE PAGE 1 OF 2
Mascot Teacher Resource
Facilitation Notes
Wilderness Scenarios, Student Handout & Closing
Part II
Activities & Discussions
Direct Facilitation Prompts
Slide 2 Discussion: Den Respect
Prompt: "You do not have to be buddies with everyone, but on our school turf, we treat all peers with decency. What is one behavior that violates respect, and how can we put boundaries around it?"
Slide 3 Discussion: Your Unique Howl
Prompt: "It takes courage to hold onto your values in 7th grade. What are the 'uniques' you offer this grade? How do you feel when you stand by your own personal boundaries?"
Wolfpack Connection Log
THE WOLFPACK LOG
DEN DISCOVERY LOG • Grade 7
STUDENT EDITION
NAME:
DATE:
PERIOD:
CODE 1
Den Respect Rules
Survival in the pack relies on healthy boundaries and mutual respect. List two specific ways you show respect for each category:
Within Your Pack (Friends)
1. _____________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________
With Other Packs (Peers)
1. _____________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________
CODE 2
The Unique Howl (Self-Acceptance)
A pack is weak if every wolf tries to copy someone else. Write down one core value or personal code that makes your howl unique, and why you will defend it:
Write your reflection here...
CODE 3
The Elder Council (Adult Supports)
Identify the wise elders who can keep your pack stable when social trouble hits. List at least two adults for each area:
At School Elders
1. _________________________________________ (Role/Name)
2. _________________________________________ (Role/Name)
At Home Elders
1. _________________________________________ (Relation/Name)
2. _________________________________________ (Relation/Name)
CODE 4
Including Lone Wolves (Active Unity)
In the wilderness, a lone wolf faces high danger. In our school, how does actively including isolated peers make the whole grade level safer and happier?
Answer here...
WOLFPACK CONNECTION DISCOVERY LOG CONFIDENTIAL REPORT
Wolfpack Code Assessment
WOLFPACK PRE-ASSESSMENT
BEFORE LESSON
NAME:
DATE:
Complete these questions before the lesson begins. Be honest!
1. On a scale of 1-5, how important is it to show active respect to classmates you aren't close with?
1 (Low)
[ ] 1 [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [ ] 4 [ ] 5
5 (High)
2. In your own words, why should we actively include "lone wolves" (isolated peers) on campus?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Do you have a list of trusted adults at school you could go to in a social emergency?
[ ] Yes, I can list 2+ adults [ ] Yes, but only 1 adult [ ] No, not really
4. Under social peer pressure, how easy is it for you to stay true to your personal boundaries?
Very Hard
[ ] 1 [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [ ] 4 [ ] 5
Very Easy
SUBMIT TO TEACHER BEFORE RUNNING SLIDE 1
FOLD OR CUT ALONG THIS LINE
WOLFPACK POST-ASSESSMENT
AFTER LESSON
NAME:
DATE:
Complete these questions after the class discussion. Reflect on your growth!
1. On a scale of 1-5, how important is it to show active respect to classmates you aren't close with?
1 (Low)
[ ] 1 [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [ ] 4 [ ] 5
5 (High)
2. In your own words, why should we actively include "lone wolves" (isolated peers) on campus?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Write the names of two specific school guides/adult elders you can go to in a crisis:
1. _______________________________ 2. _______________________________
4. Under social peer pressure, how easy is it for you to stay true to your personal boundaries?
Very Hard
[ ] 1 [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [ ] 4 [ ] 5
Very Easy
SUBMIT TO TEACHER UPON FINISHING THE CONNECTION LOG