Junior Queties Program
Objective: To provide middle school students with foundational skills, mentorship, and resources to prepare them for success in high school and beyond.
Grade 6
- Orientation and Goal Setting:
- Introduction to the program and its objectives.
- Goal-setting session to help students identify their academic and personal goals for middle school.
- Mentor-matching
- Academic Support:
- Weekly tutoring sessions in core subjects (math, English, science) to reinforce foundational skills.
- Introduction to study skills and organizational strategies.
- Weekly/bi-weekly mentor meetings
- Personal Development:
- Workshops on character building, self-esteem, and teamwork to foster positive attitudes and behaviors.
- Introduction to extracurricular activities and clubs.
- Introduction of Junior Queties project work w/assigned mentor
- Enrichment Activities:
- Field trips to museums, science centers, and other educational venues to enhance learning experiences.
- Hands-on STEM activities to cultivate curiosity and critical thinking skills.
Grade 7
- Academic Support:
- Continued weekly tutoring sessions tailored to students' evolving needs.
- Advanced study skills workshops to improve time management and note-taking skills.
- Weekly/bi-weekly mentor meetings
- Personal Development:
- Workshops on leadership development, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
- Opportunities to participate in group projects and team-building activities.
- Career Exploration:
- Introduction to different career paths and industries through guest speakers and informational sessions.
- Career interest inventories to help students explore potential future careers.
- Enrichment Activities:
- Field trips to local colleges or vocational schools to introduce students to post-secondary options.
- Creative arts workshops to encourage self-expression and creativity.
Grade 8
- Academic Support:
- Intensive preparation for the transition to high school, including study skills refinement and test-taking strategies.
- Introduction to high school course selection and academic planning.
- Weekly/bi-weekly mentor meetings
- Personal Development:
- Workshops on goal-setting, resilience, and stress management to prepare students for the challenges of high school.
- Leadership opportunities within the program, such as mentoring younger students or leading community service projects.
- Career Exploration:
- Continued exploration of career options through job shadowing opportunities and career panels.
- Guidance on selecting high school courses that align with students' career interests and goals.
- Enrichment Activities:
- Culminating field trip or project to showcase students' learning and growth throughout the program.
- Celebration and recognition of students' achievements and progress.
- Junior Queties project poster session
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