Lesson Plan

High School Bound

Students will explore high school challenges and opportunities, build confidence through peer discussion, and create a personalized action plan to start high school strong.

Transitioning to high school can feel overwhelming. This lesson reduces anxiety, fosters peer support, and equips students with clear goals and strategies for success.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Room

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Icebreaker Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Explore Challenges and Opportunities

10 minutes

Step 3

Confidence Building Through Quotes

7 minutes

Step 4

Create Your Action Plan

6 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Wrap-Up

2 minutes

Lesson Plan

Next Stop: High School

Students will identify potential high school challenges and opportunities, boost confidence through peer discussion, and create a personalized action plan to start high school successfully.

Moving to high school can be overwhelming. This lesson alleviates nerves, fosters peer support, and equips students with concrete strategies, resources, and goals to tackle academic and social demands with confidence.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Room

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Icebreaker Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Explore Challenges and Opportunities

10 minutes

Step 3

Confidence Building Through Quotes

7 minutes

Step 4

Create Your Action Plan

6 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Wrap-Up

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Next Stop: High School

Welcome students and introduce the session. Explain why preparing for high school matters. Briefly overview today’s activities and objectives.

Objectives

Read through each objective. Ask students to think about why it’s important to identify challenges, build confidence, and create an action plan.

Warm-Up: Excitements & Worries

Explain the icebreaker: each student writes one thing they’re excited about and one worry on separate sticky notes. Encourage honesty.

Explore Challenges & Opportunities

Distribute the Transition Worksheet. Circulate as pairs work, listening for creative solutions. After 5 minutes, invite a few pairs to share.

Confidence Building Through Quotes

Hand out Confidence Quote Cards. Prompt groups to discuss why each quote matters and how to apply it in high school. Offer examples if needed.

Create Your Action Plan

Give each student the action plan template. Model one sample goal with steps. Remind students to be specific and realistic.

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Invite volunteers to share one goal or insight. Praise their work, encourage them to revisit their plans, and remind them of available supports.

Lesson Plan

High School Bound

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Room

Step 1

Warm-Up: Icebreaker Discussion

Step 2

Explore Challenges and Opportunities

Step 3

Confidence Building Through Quotes

Step 4

Create Your Action Plan

Step 5

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Lesson Plan

Next Stop: High School

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Room

Step 1

Warm-Up: Icebreaker Discussion

Step 2

Explore Challenges and Opportunities

Step 3

Confidence Building Through Quotes

Step 4

Create Your Action Plan

Step 5

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Slide Deck

Next Stop: High School

Objectives

Warm-Up: Excitements & Worries

Explore Challenges & Opportunities

Confidence Building Through Quotes

Create Your Action Plan

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Worksheet

Activity

Project Guide

Next Stop: High School

Christine Joulain