JFK School Experience Quiz

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If I am feeling extreme stress and anxiety while at school, I can...

• talk to my academic counselor.

• talk to one of the PSW's on campus (Ms. Devillar of Ms. Homan)

• visit the Kennedy "Calm Room."

• call the LAUSD Mental Health Hotline at [phone].

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If I want to have a voice in decision making at Kennedy, I can...

• join ASB (Associated Student Body).

• join Leadership.

• run for a student representative position on School Site Council (SSC).

• apply to become a student representative for School Based Management (SBM).

• become a member and/or president of a student club on campus.

If someone - teacher, student, or staff member - makes me feel uncomfortable while on campus, I can...

• request to speak to my academic counselor.

• request to talk to one of our PSW's (Ms. Devillar or Ms. Homan).

• request to speak to an administrator.

• speak to a trusted adult.

Instead of... I give up! (Fixed Mindset)

What could you say?

• I'll try a different strategy.

• Life is too hard.

• I quit!

My plan didn't work! (Fixed Mindset)

What is the Growth Mindset?

• There's always a plan B.

• I will just quit.

• I'll wait for someone to do it for me.

If you are faced with a difficult math problem, what would be an example of a Growth Mindset strategy?

• Tear up your paper into a million pieces and throw it away

• Shout out, "I'm never going to get this!"

• Think about other strategies that might work.

• Write down the wrong answer - maybe no one will notice.

Your ELA teacher grades your paper and you are not happy with the grade. A Growth Mindset strategy would be...

• Put it in the recycle bin - at least you're helping the planet.

• Complain about it to your classmates.

• Tell yourself, "I knew I wasn't a good writer!"

• Look at the feedback provided by your teacher, rewrite it, and turn it back in.

Your science teacher gives you a big project to work on that is due in 2 weeks. A Growth Mindset strategy would be?

• Ask your family members to do it for you.

• Wait until the night before to start.

• Begin working on your project as soon as possible so you have time to get answers to any questions you might have.

• Don't even bother, you're not smart in science.

If I have questions about college (GPA requirements, course requirements, best fit, financial aid, etc.), I can ...

• visit Mr. Abarr in the college office.

• Request to speak to my academic counselor.

• listen carefully when my counselor gives me my IGP (Individual Graduation Plan) - twice a year.

• log in to NAVIANCE and conduct research based on my interests.

If I need help with the PSAT or the SAT, I know that I can...

• visit Khan Academy (khanacademy.org) and get access to free online questions and practice exams.

• attend an after-school SAT prep. class in Mr. Yi's room (C-107).