Morning Discovery Slides Morning Discovery
Uncovering the root causes of our morning challenges to build a path forward.
Session 01: Analysis
Why are we here?
Restorative approach
This isn't about punishment or lectures. It's about figuring out what's standing in your way and how it affects your community.
The Impact
When you miss the first block, you miss the "setup" for your day. We want you to feel prepared, not behind.
Surface vs. Root Cause
Surface Symptom
"I'm just tired."
Root Cause
My phone light keeps me awake.
I have chores late at night.
I don't feel welcome in 1st block.
The "5 Whys" Strategy
01
Why was I late? I missed the bus.
02
Why? I left the house 5 minutes late.
03
Why? I couldn't find my shoes/backpack.
04
Why? I didn't pack them the night before.
05
Why? ROOT CAUSE: Lack of an evening prep routine.
Your Turn
Open your "Root Cause Blueprint" and let's dig deep.
Goal for today:
Identify 3 specific barriers to your on-time arrival.
Intervention Roadmap Handout Sunrise Success
Intervention Roadmap: 5 Weeks / 15 Sessions
Week 1: Foundations
Day 01
Morning Discovery
Root Cause Analysis
Day 02
Routine Architecture
The Blueprint
Day 03
Commitment Core
Goals & Allies
Week 2: Environment
Day 04
Digital Sunset
Tech Cut-offs
Day 05
Sleep Sync
Circadian Science
Day 06
Launchpad Setup
Physical Org
Week 3: Mental Game
Day 07
Motivation Matrix
Internal Engines
Day 08
Stress Shield
Anxiety Prep
Day 09
Progress Pulse
Data Check-in
Week 4: Community
Day 10
Bridge Building
Teacher Comms
Day 11
Account Allies
Social Support
Day 12
Crisis Control
If-Then Plans
Week 5: Mastery
Day 13
Habit Mastery
Automation
Day 14
Efficiency Audit
System Polish
Day 15
Target Triumphs
Graduation
The 3-Day Rhythm
1
New Skill
Intro to the concept and biology.
2
Implementation
Creating personal blueprints.
3
Commitment
Setting goals and accountability.
Root Cause Blueprint Worksheet Root Cause Blueprint
Sunrise Success | Session 01
Student:
Date:
The Night Before
Lights out:
Actual sleep:
Main bed distraction:
Preparation
Bag packed
Clothes ready
Alarm set
Lunch ready
The 5 Whys Analysis
Dig past the surface. Keep asking "Why?" until you hit the root.
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The Root Cause (The Real Issue):
My Feelings
How do you feel walking in late?
Impact on Class
How does it affect others?
The One Thing
If we could solve just one problem today, what would it be?
Sunrise Success | Restorative Intervention #RCA-01
Restorative Intervention Guide Professional Resource
Sunrise Success
Restorative Attendance Intervention Facilitator's Guide
Restorative Philosophy
Focus on identifying barriers and restoring community participation rather than punitive compliance.
Non-Punitive: Use agreements and restoration over detentions.Collaborative: Student-led planning and goal selection.
Timeline
1. Discovery
Root cause analysis and identification of personal hurdles.
2. Architecture
Minute-by-minute morning mapping and preparation.
3. Triumphs
Incentive selection and Success Contract signing.
Incentive Menu
• Coffee/juice voucher
• Music pass
• Early exit (5m)
• School merch
• Off-campus lunch
Starters
"What does a typical morning feel like for you?"
"What is the hardest part?"
The Deep Why
"Laziness is usually a symptom. What time do you actually put the phone down?"
The Accountability
Identify a partner the student trusts: sibling, coach, or first block friend.
Troubleshooting
Contract Resistance
Scale back to '2 days a week'. Focus on early wins to build momentum.
External Barriers
Help them communicate with the bus office or counselors for transport issues.
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Evidence-Based Framework Handout Research & Theory Handout
Evidence-Based
Intervention Framework
Foundations of Sunrise Success
Restorative
Practices
Source: Costello, Wachtel, & Wachtel (2009)
Focused on building relationships and resolving conflict by working with students. This shifts attendance from a "rule to follow" to a "community commitment to uphold."
Applied in: Collaborative Goal Setting, Growth Contracts, Session 01-03.
Adolescent
Sleep Biology
Source: Carskadon et al. (2004) / Nat. Sleep Foundation
Validates the "biological phase delay" where teen melatonin production occurs later. The intervention works with this biology through tech cut-offs and environmental cooling.
Applied in: Sleep Sync, Digital Sunset, Session 04-05.
Habit
Psychology
Source: James Clear (2018) / BJ Fogg (2019)
The 1% strategy and Launchpad staging are rooted in Atomic Habits frameworks. By reducing friction and automating decisions, we conserve morning willpower.
Applied in: Launchpad Setup, Routine Architecture, Session 06.
PBIS & Reward
Schedules
Source: Sugai & Horner (2002) / PBIS.org
Utilizes Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to define, teach, and acknowledge expectations. Immediate reinforcements build the momentum needed for mastery.
Applied in: Incentive Menus, Target Triumphs, Weekly Pulse.
Implementation Toolset
01. Roadmap
15-session directed lesson sequence over 5 weeks.
02. Log sheet
facilitator tracking for daily arrivals and barriers.
03. Contracts
formal student commitments for growth.
Sunrise Success is a Tier 2/Tier 3 hybrid restorative intervention designed to bridge biological needs and school expectations.
Evidence-Based Framework Handout Professional Resource
Evidence-Based
Intervention Framework
Scientific Foundations of Sunrise Success
Restorative
Practices
Source: Costello et al. (2009)
Focuses on building relationships and resolving conflict by working with students. Attendance shifts from a compliance issue to a community commitment.
Applied in: Sessions 01-03, Growth Contracts.
Adolescent
Sleep Biology
Source: Carskadon et al. (2004)
Validates biological phase delay where melatonin production occurs later. Intervention works with this biology through environmental cooling and tech cut-offs.
Applied in: Sessions 04-05, Sleep Sync.
Habit
Psychology
Source: James Clear (2018)
The 1% strategy and Launchpad staging are rooted in Atomic Habits frameworks. Reducing friction and automating morning decisions conserves willpower.
Applied in: Session 06, Launchpad Setup.
PBIS & Reward
Schedules
Source: Sugai & Horner (2002)
Utilizes Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to define, teach, and acknowledge expectations. Immediate reinforcements build momentum for mastery.
Applied in: Sessions 09-15, Incentive Menus.
Sunrise Success Facilitator Toolkit • Roadmap & Logs Continue Page 2-3
Intervention Roadmap
5 Weeks / 15 Directed Facilitator Sessions
W1: Foundations
S01
Discovery
S02
Architecture
S03
Commitment
W2: Environment
S04
Digital Sunset
S05
Sleep Sync
S06
Launchpad
W3: Mental Game
S07
Motivation
S08
Stress Shield
S09
Progress Pulse
W4: Community
S10
Bridge Build
S11
Account Allies
S12
Crisis Control
W5: Mastery
S13
Habit Mastery
S14
Efficiency Audit
S15
Target Triumph
Sessions follow a "Connect - Teach - Commit" restorative loop. Facilitators should meet with students 3x per week for 15-20 minutes.
Commitment Core Slides Spectrum Commitment
Core
Setting the foundation for your sunrise.
Sunrise Success
The 5-Week Journey
WK 1
Foundations
• Discovery
• Blueprints
• Commitment
WK 2
Environment
Sleep, Tech, & Gear
WK 3
Mindset
Motivation & Data
WK 4
Support
Teachers & Allies
WK 5
Mastery
Habits & Triumphs
The Purpose
Not a Punishment
This isn't about "getting in trouble." It's about designing a life where you aren't constantly stressed by the clock.
A Partnership
We are working together to identify barriers and build a bridge to a smoother morning.
"Small shifts in the morning lead to giant leaps in the afternoon."
The 1% Strategy
1
Don't try to change everything tomorrow morning.
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Pick one specific behavior to shift this week.
3
Commit to it publicly with a partner.
Who's In Your Corner?
High performance is never a solo sport. You need an Accountability Partner .
The Ally
"I'll text you at 7:00 AM to make sure you're up."
The Guardian
"I'll help you stage your bag by the door tonight."
The Growth Contract
Today, we sign our first commitment. Not a legal document, but a promise to your future self .
Define your baseline goal
Choose your primary ally
Set your Day 1 incentive
Phase 01: Foundations Complete
Growth Contract Activity Revised Commitment Core
Growth Contract: Phase 01
Date:
Name:
The Vision
Why does arriving on time actually matter to you ? How would your day be different if you weren't rushing or starting with a stress headache?
The 1% Shift
Choose one tiny change for the next 5 days. (e.g., Alarm across the room, bag packed before bed, shoes on earlier).
My Committed Action:
The Ally System
Who is the one person you trust to nudge you without being judgmental?
Ally Name:
Method (e.g., text, call):
Formal Commitment
"I commit to trying the shift above for the next week, not because I have to, but because I deserve a smoother start to my day."
Student Signature
Ally Signature
Growth Contract Activity Revised Commitment Core
Growth Contract: Week 1 / Day 3
Date:
Name:
The Vision
How would your day be different if you weren't rushing or starting with a stress headache?
The 1% Shift
Choose one tiny change for the next 5 days (e.g., Alarm across the room, bag packed before bed).
My Committed Action:
The Ally System
Ally Name:
Method (e.g., text, call):
Formal Commitment
"I commit to trying the shift above for the next week because I deserve a smoother start to my day."
Student Signature
Ally Signature
Digital Sunset Slides Revised Digital
Sunset
Winning the battle against the midnight scroll.
Session 04
The Blue Light Trap
Your brain thinks blue light is sunrise . Every check-in resets your clock.
Stops Melatonin Production
Increases Alertness Anxiety
"Screen light is
Intervention Phase: Week 2
Session 04
Digital Sunset
Today: Managing tech cut-offs.
Session 05
Sleep Sync
Next: Circadian biology.
Session 06
Launchpad
Friday: Morning logistics.
3 Rules for the Sunset
01
Hard Cut-Off
Pick a time (e.g., 10:00 PM). Use Focus Mode or Screen Time limits to enforce it.
02
The Charge Station
Charge your phone outside of arm's reach. Bed is a phone-free zone.
03
The Replacement
Replace the scroll with something offline: a book, a sketch, or planning your outfit.
Reflect & Pivot
"What is the one app that keeps you up the longest?"
"Where could you charge your phone tonight?"
Digital Sunset Worksheet Revised Digital Sunset
Disconnecting to Reconnect
Name:
Week / Day:
The Digital Audit
List the apps or sites that usually steal your sleep time between 10 PM and 1 AM.
Your Sunset Window
Cut-off Time:
__:__ PM
Charging Location (Not by bed):
"By putting my phone away at this time, I am giving my brain more minutes of rest before school tomorrow."
The Analog Replacement
Audiobooks
Drawing
Outfit Prep
Planning
Digital Sunset Slides Revised Digital
Sunset
Winning the battle against the midnight scroll.
Session 04
The Blue Light Trap
Your brain thinks blue light is sunrise . Every check-in resets your clock.
Stops Melatonin Production
Increases Alertness Anxiety
"Screen light is high-noon light."
Intervention Phase: Week 2
Session 04 / Today
Digital Sunset
Managing tech cut-offs.
Session 05 / Wed
Sleep Sync
Circadian biology.
Session 06 / Fri
Launchpad
Morning logistics.
3 Rules for the Sunset
01
Hard Cut-Off
Pick a time (e.g., 10:00 PM). Use Focus Mode or Screen Time limits to enforce it.
02
The Charge Station
Charge your phone outside of arm's reach. Your bed is a phone-free zone.
03
The Replacement
Replace the scroll with something offline: a book, a sketch, or planning your outfit.
Reflect & Pivot
"What is the one app that keeps you up the longest?"
"Where could you charge your phone tonight?"
Digital Sunset Worksheet Revised Digital Sunset
Week 2 / Session 04
Name:
The Digital Audit
Your Sunset Window
Cut-off Time:
__:__ PM
Charging Spot (Not by bed):
"I am giving my brain more minutes of rest before school tomorrow."
Analog Commitments
Choose 2 specific activities for your last 20 mins:
Activity 1:
Activity 2:
Routine Architecture Slides Routine Architecture
Designing a morning sequence that works for you, not against you.
Session 02: Design
Backward Design for Mornings
Step 1: The Goal
1st Block Start: 8:00 AM
Step 2: The Safety Buffer
Target Arrival: 7:50 AM
Step 3: The Commute
Leave House: 7:25 AM
"The Transit Trap"
Most people plan for the perfect commute. A great routine plans for the realistic one (traffic, missed bus, forgotten keys).
Add a 15-minute "chaos buffer" to your plan.
Stop Thinking at 6:30 AM
Your brain isn't at its best right when you wake up. Reduce choices.
Clothing
Pick it out the night before. Put it in the same spot every time.
Fuel
Have a "grab and go" breakfast ready. Don't wait to cook.
Materials
Bag packed? Computer charged? Do this while you're still awake at night.
Goal: Go from "Waking Up" to "Leaving" in 30 mins or less.
The Buddy System
Most successful athletes and CEOs don't do it alone. Who can help you stay accountable?
The "Morning Text"
A friend who texts you at 7:00 AM. You text back: "I'm up and moving."
The "Entry Check-in"
Checking in with a specific teacher or mentor as soon as you arrive.
Drafting the Blueprint
We are going to map out your new morning, minute-by-minute. We'll identify the "potholes" and build bridges over them.
The Sequence Map
Reward Selection
Morning Sequence Map Worksheet Design Phase
Morning Sequence Map
Project: Sunrise Success | Phase 02: Architecture
Target School Arrival
7:50 AM
Minute-by-Minute Sequence
Time Action / Task Energy (1-5)
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The "Potholes"
What usually trips you up?
Lost phone/keys
Social media scroll
Multiple alarms
Chores/Family help
The Bridge
How will you skip your biggest pothole?
Nighttime Load-In
Your morning success is actually decided at 10:00 PM the night before. Commit to these 3 tasks:
Device & Power
Phone plugged in away from bed. Computer charged.
The Launch Pad
Bag, keys, and shoes all together by the door.
Alarm Audit
Set for [_______] AM. No "snooze" allowed.
Accountability Partner
Who is checking on you at 7:15 AM?
Blueprint Document #882-Routine | Confidential Intervention Material
Sleep Sync Slides Revised Sleep
Sync
Working with your biology, not against it.
Session 05
Teen Biology
The Delay
Most teens don't feel sleepy until 11:00 PM. It's a biological shift, not laziness.
The 9-Hour Rule
Your brain needs 9 hours for recovery. Lack of sleep = brain fog.
"Learning on 5 hours of sleep is like driving with no oil."
The Environmental Hacks
65°
Keep it Cool
Body temp must drop for deep sleep. Crack a window or lower the heat.
Total Blackout
Lights disrupt REM. Tape over chargers or use a sleep mask.
White Noise
Consistent sound prevents wake-ups from household noise.
No Caffeine PM
Caffeine lasts 6+ hours. That 4:00 PM soda hurts your 10:00 PM rest.
The Pro Routine
10
Hours Before
No
3
Hours Before
No
2
Hours Before
No
1
Hour Before
No
Tonight's Mission
Pick ONE shift.
Will you cool the room, black out the lights, or try the 10-3-2-1 formula?
Sleep Sync Worksheet Revised Sleep Sync
Circadian Rhythm Guide
Session 05 / Week 2
Name:
The Bio-Check
To get 9 hours of sleep, what time would you need to be asleep?
____:____ PM
What is the actual time you've been falling asleep lately?
____:____ PM
Environment Upgrade
Dark Mode (No LED lights)
The Big Cool (65-68°)
Silent Mode (White noise)
Phone Away (No bedside phone)
10-3-2-1 Challenge
Focus on one of these for the next three days.
10 Hours before bed: No Caffeine
3 Hours before bed: No heavy meals
2 Hours before bed: No stress/work
1 Hour before bed: No screens
The Commitment
"Tomorrow morning, I want to wake up feeling like a instead of a ."
Sleep Sync Slides Revised Sleep
Sync
Working with your biology, not against it.
Session 05
Teen Biology
The Delay
Most teens don't feel sleepy until 11:00 PM. It's a biological shift, not laziness.
The 9-Hour Rule
Your brain needs 9 hours for recovery. Lack of sleep = major brain fog.
"Learning on 5 hours of sleep is like driving with no oil."
The Pro Routine
10
Hours Before
No
3
Hours Before
No
2
Hours Before
No
1
Hour Before
No
Tonight's Mission
Pick ONE shift.
Will you cool the room, black out the lights, or try the 10-3-2-1 formula?
Sleep Sync Worksheet Revised Sleep Sync
Week 2 / Session 05
Name:
The Bio-Check
To get 9 hours of sleep, what time would you need to be asleep?
____:____ PM
What is the actual time you've been falling asleep lately?
____:____ PM
Environment Upgrade
Dark Mode (No LED lights)
The Big Cool (65-68°)
Silent Mode (White noise)
Phone Away (Away from bed)
10-3-2-1 Challenge
10 Hours before bed: No Caffeine
3 Hours before bed: No heavy meals
2 Hours before bed: No stress/work
1 Hour before bed: No screens
The Commitment
"Tomorrow morning, I want to wake up feeling like a instead of a ."
Launchpad Setup Slides Revised Launchpad
Setup
Winning the morning before it even starts.
Session 06
Decision Fatigue
Every morning choice drains your brain's battery.
"If you have to think in the morning, you've already lost."
The Launchpad
A designated zone where everything for school lives overnight.
Backpack
Fully packed & zipped.
Essentials
ID, keys, wallet, phone.
Outfit
Shoes, socks, jacket.
Fuel
Water, snack, lunch.
Location Check
The Door
You literally have to trip over it to leave.
OR
The Desk
Where you finish work and stage your gear.
The 3-Minute Routine
1
Pack & zip the bag tonight.
2
Stage the full outfit (including shoes).
3
Move everything to the Launchpad zone.
Launchpad Setup Worksheet Revised Launchpad Setup
Physical Systems Checklist
Session 06 / Week 2
Name:
Mission Inventory
List the 5 items you most often lose or forget in the morning rush.
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02
03
04
05
Launchpad Location
Front Door
My Desk
Specific spot:
Night-Before Staging
Bag Check
Laptop & Charger
Folders & Homework
Lunch / Snack
Gear Check
Full outfit staged
Both socks found
Shoes at Launchpad
Launchpad Setup Worksheet Revised Launchpad Setup
Week 2 / Session 06
Name:
Mission Inventory
List the 5 items you most often lose or forget in the morning rush.
01
02
03
04
05
Launchpad Location
Door
Desk
Specific spot:
Night-Before Staging
Bag Check
Laptop & Charger
Homework / Folders
Lunch / Snack
Gear Check
Full outfit staged
Both socks found
Shoes at Launchpad
Target Triumphs Slides Target Triumphs
Goals, Incentives, and the Road to Success.
Session 03: Rewards
The Power of Positive Reinforcement
Building New Circuits
Habits are hard to change. Incentives provide the "spark" your brain needs to push through the first few difficult weeks.
Restorative Justice
This isn't a bribe. It's an acknowledgement of the hard work you're doing to restore your place in the school community.
Incentive Menu
Small Wins
(Weekly Goal)
Snack of choice
Listen to music in 1st block
Homework pass
Most Popular
Mid-Range
(2-Week Goal)
Gift card to favorite spot
Lunch with a mentor
Choice of seating
The Big Victory
(Monthly Goal)
School merch / Hoodie
Special event access
Public/Private recognition
Keeping the Momentum
Daily Tally
We'll have a 30-second check-in every morning. You see the progress, you feel the win.
The "Reset" Rule
Missed a day? It's okay. We don't start over; we just reset for the next day. One mistake doesn't break the contract.
Making it Official
We are signing the "Success Contract" today. You pick the goal, you pick the reward, and we both sign to hold each other to it.
LET'S SIGN.
Success Contract Worksheet Success Contract
SUNRISE SUCCESS INITIATIVE
Student Name
Intervention Mentor
MY ATTENDANCE GOAL
"I commit to arriving at my 1st block class on time by 8:00 AM at least _____ days per week for _____ weeks."
My Strategy
(What one thing will I do differently?)
My Accountability
(Who will I check in with each morning?)
THE TRIUMPH INCENTIVE
When I reach my goal, I will receive:
Student Signature
Mentor Signature
Date
"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out."
