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The High School Journey

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe wrote: “Treat people as if they were who they ought to be, and you help them become who they are capable of being.”

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The Journey - WHOLE COURSE Freshman Seminar

By The High School Journey

A freshman entering high school is essentially taking his or her first steps toward adulthood. What happens in high school really begins to matter. Grades, decisions, and relationships all compound, and managing everything can be quite a

Subjects:

Life Skills, Study Skills, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

8^th, 9^th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Unit Plans, Activities

$200.00

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Exploration 1: Who Am I? What Am I Doing Here? (Personality, values, character)

By The High School Journey

In this unit study, students will learn to explore who they are by looking at their values, personality, and character. Students will become familiarized with what high school is about and the tools for understanding how to not only survive, but

Subjects:

Life Skills, Character Education, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

8^th, 9^th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Unit Plans, Activities

$25.00

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Exploration 2: A Training Manual (Study Skills, Test Taking, Academic Skills)

By The High School Journey

In this unit, students will become knowledgeable about a variety of study skills suitable for their unique learning style. They will learn options for note-taking that will enhance success in a variety of classroom situations. They will gain

Subjects:

Study Skills, For All Subjects, Test Preparation

Grades:

8^th, 9^th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Unit Plans, Activities

$25.00

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Exploration 5: Sometimes You Lead, Sometimes You Follow (Teamwork, Leadership)

By The High School Journey

In this unit, students will be able to identify and distinguish the qualities of a leader. They will participate in activities that involve working with others and collaborating to problem-solve and develop solutions.College and Career Readiness:

Subjects:

Life Skills, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

8^th, 9^th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Unit Plans, Activities

$25.00

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Exploration 3: Perception (Exploring Skills that Show Others Our Best Self)

By The High School Journey

In this unit, students will learn skills to become aware of themselves and how others perceive them. These skills include demonstrating self-confidence, work ethic, organization, time management, public speaking, manners, appearance, and

Subjects:

Oral Communication, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

8^th, 9^th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

$25.00

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Exploration 8: Teenage Gray Hairs (Exploring Stress and Coping Techniques)

By The High School Journey

In this unit, students will learn the effects of stress on the body and mind and the severity of stress when not held under control. They will become knowledgeable of contributors to stress in order to identify them more easily in their daily lives.

Subjects:

Health, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

8^th, 9^th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Unit Plans, Activities

$25.00

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Exploration 9: The Future of Me, Myself, and I (Finances, College Prep)

By The High School Journey

In this unit, students will learn the basic financial terminology. They will learn how to be wise managers of their money as they gain financial responsibility. They will gain exposure to options for college and careers and the necessary

Subjects:

Other (Math), Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

8^th, 9^th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Unit Plans, Activities

$25.00

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Exploration 7: Pressure Points (Exploring Peer Pressure and Resistance)

By The High School Journey

In this unit, students will learn the definition of peer pressure and discuss how it appears in their generation today. They will be able to identify the different methods by which one pressures another, both positively and negatively. Students will

Subjects:

Life Skills, Problem Solving, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

8^th, 9^th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Unit Plans, Activities

$25.00

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Exp 6: Social Butterflies (Etiquette, Healthy Dating, Safe Social Networking)

By The High School Journey

In this unit, students will explore healthy and safe life choices in the social environments of dating, social networking, and friendships. Students will learn how these social relationships can be positive experiences if chosen wisely and handled

Subjects:

Health, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

8^th, 9^th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Unit Plans, Activities

$25.00

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Exploration 4: Teenage Tug-of-War (Conflict Resolution)

By The High School Journey

In this unit, students will explore how to identify conflict and their natural approach towards conflict. They will become aware of their own contributions to conflict in their everyday relationships such as body language, trigger words, unmet

Subjects:

Life Skills, Problem Solving, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

8^th, 9^th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Unit Plans, Activities

$25.00

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Commonly Misspelled Spelling Words

By The High School Journey

Students often struggle spelling the same words over and over again. This is a list of the most common words that are misspelled and strategies for helping learn how to spell. Included is a pre-test that shows how easy it is to misspell a word.

Subjects:

Spelling

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Activities

$5.00

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Everybody Classroom (Build Rapport with Students, Student Engagement)

By The High School Journey

Learn strategies for building rapport with students. Help a variety of learners and personalities stay engaged in your class. You will find this a valuable resource to revisit time and time again to help you connect to your students.

Subjects:

Classroom Management, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Reflective Journals for Teachers, Professional Development

$5.00

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Creative Practice (Teaching and Practicing Creativity!)

By The High School Journey

Creativity is an essential skill that allows us to think outside the box! Every student needs opportunities to practice creativity. This set of activities allows you the teacher to implement some easy practice sessions in creative with very little

Subjects:

Other (Arts), Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Activities, Lesson

$3.00

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Starter Questions

By The High School Journey

Start your class with starter questions that students can journal and share with classmates. This is a great way to learn about your students and get them writing! This makes for a great keepsake too from your class!

Subjects:

Life Skills, Study Skills, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

8^th, 9^th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Unit Plans, Handouts

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Over the last 16 years I have taught special education, freshman seminar, math, tutored and now homeschool. I have published my own curriculum for helping high school freshman transition from middle school to high school so they have a strong foundation for a successful high school experience.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am kinesthetic teacher always looking for creative ways to teach a child to meet them where they are while building their confidence and love of learning.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelors K-12 SPED Masters 6-12 SPED Middle School Math Certification (PRAXIS) Freshman Seminar Curriculum Author Homeschool Instructor

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

www.thefreshmanjourney.com Visit website to reach out to Kathleen for training opportunities in teaching "The Journey" or for Professional Development Speaking Opportunities.