Your Crew For Success: Script

Warm-Up: What's Your Superpower? (5 minutes)

"Good morning/afternoon, everyone! I have a question to get us thinking today. Imagine you're facing a challenge in school – maybe a really tough math problem, or you're feeling a bit stressed about a big project coming up. What's one 'superpower' or skill you wish you had to help you overcome that challenge? Think for a moment, and then I'll ask a few of you to share."

(Allow 1-2 minutes for students to think, then call on 2-3 students to share their 'superpowers'.)

"Those are some fantastic ideas! Sometimes we wish we had a magic power, but did you know our school actually has real-life 'superpowers' in the form of people and resources, all here to help you with different challenges?"

"Today, we're going to discover your 'crew for success' – the amazing student support services available right here at our school. Understanding these resources is a superpower in itself, because it empowers you to get the help you need to thrive!"

Explore Your Crew: Slide Deck Presentation (10 minutes)

(Display Your Crew For Success Slide Deck - Slide 2: What are Student Support Services?)

"So, what exactly are student support services? Take a look at this slide. They are resources and people at school dedicated to helping you with all sorts of things: academics, social life, emotional well-being, and even planning for your future. Think of them as your personal support crew – a team of experts ready to back you up!"

(Display Your Crew For Success Slide Deck - Slide 3: Meet Your School Counselor)

"First up, let's meet your School Counselor. Who are they? They're a trusted adult, specially trained to help students with a wide variety of needs. They're like a guide and a listener. How do they help? You can talk to them about feelings or stress, deal with friendships or conflicts, plan for high school or future goals, or even get academic advice. If you ever feel overwhelmed, sad, or just need someone to talk to, your counselor is a great first stop. How do you connect? You can ask a teacher, a parent, or simply visit the counseling office."

(Display Your Crew For Success Slide Deck - Slide 4: Your Librarian)

"Next, we have our amazing Librarian, your knowledge navigator! Who are they? They're the expert on finding information, books, and digital resources. How do they help? They can help you find books for projects or just for fun reading, teach you important research skills, show you how to use school databases and online tools, and even help you with citing sources for reports. To connect, simply visit the library during class if your teacher allows, or during your free time."

(Display Your Crew For Success Slide Deck - Slide 5: Academic Support Staff)

"Then we have our Academic Support Staff – your learning boosters! Who are they? These are teachers or aides who provide extra help with schoolwork. How do they help? If you're struggling to understand a difficult subject, need to improve your study habits, want to catch up on missed work, or need to prepare for a big test, they are there for you. To connect, you can always ask your regular subject teacher or your counselor for information on how to access these services."

(Display Your Crew For Success Slide Deck - Slide 6: The School Nurse)

"Don't forget about our School Nurse, your health hero! Who are they? They're a healthcare professional who is available right here during school hours. How do they help? They provide first aid for injuries, care for students who are feeling unwell, can help manage medications you might need during school, and provide important health information. To connect, you can ask a teacher for a pass, or go directly to the nurse's office if you're not feeling well."

(Display Your Crew For Success Slide Deck - Slide 7: Other Awesome Supporters!)

"And there are even more awesome supporters on your team! Your regular Teachers are your first go-to for academic help and classroom questions. Our Administrators – that's our Principal and Assistant Principal – are there for big-picture school issues or more serious concerns. And if you're involved in clubs or sports, your Coaches and Club Advisors are also fantastic sources of support. Remember, everyone at school wants you to succeed!"

Activity: Service Scavenger Hunt (10 minutes)

(Display Your Crew For Success Slide Deck - Slide 8: When Do You Need Your Crew?)

"Sometimes, knowing who to talk to for a specific problem can feel a bit tricky, right? That's why we're going to do an activity to practice identifying the right person or service for the right situation."

(Display Your Crew For Success Slide Deck - Slide 9: Activity: Service Scavenger Hunt)

"I'm going to hand out a worksheet called the Service Scavenger Hunt Activity. On it, you'll find different scenarios. Your task is to read each scenario and decide which school support service we just talked about would be the best fit to help. You can work individually or with a partner on this. I'll give you about 10 minutes to complete it. Raise your hand if you have any questions."

(Distribute the worksheets and circulate to assist students as they work.)

Wrap-Up & Reflection: Who's Your Go-To? (5 minutes)

(After 10 minutes, bring the class back together. Display Your Crew For Success Slide Deck - Slide 10: Your Strongest Self!)

"Alright everyone, let's go over some of the scenarios and see who your crew would be. We'll use our Service Scavenger Hunt Answer Key to check our answers."

(Review answers from the activity, calling on students to share their reasoning.)

"Excellent work! Now that you know more about our school's support services, I want you to think: If you were facing a specific type of challenge, who do you think would be your 'go-to' person or service? It could be academic, social, or emotional. Take a moment to silently consider that."

"Remember, seeking help isn't a weakness; it's actually a SUPERPOWER! You have a whole crew of people here at school who care about your success and your well-being. Don't be afraid to reach out when you need a hand. You're never alone in this journey at school!"

Service Scavenger Hunt: Find Your Crew!

Instructions: Read each scenario below. Decide which school support service would be the most helpful in that situation. Write the name of the service in the space provided. You can choose from:

• School Counselor
• Librarian
• Academic Support Staff
• School Nurse
• Teacher
• Administrator (Principal/Assistant Principal)

Scenario 1:
Maria is having trouble understanding the concepts in her science class, and she feels like she's falling behind. She's tried studying her notes, but it's not clicking.

Which service would help Maria?

Scenario 2:
David woke up this morning with a bad sore throat and a headache. He feels too sick to focus in class.

Which service would help David?

Scenario 3:
Sarah is working on a big history project about ancient civilizations. She needs to find reliable information for her research paper and learn how to cite her sources correctly.

Which service would help Sarah?

Scenario 4:
Ethan is feeling really stressed about a disagreement he had with his best friend. It's making him upset, and he's not sure how to resolve it.

Which service would help Ethan?

Scenario 5:
Jessica is worried because she missed a few days of school due to illness and now she has a lot of make-up work. She's not sure where to start or how to manage it all.

Which service would help Jessica?

Scenario 6:
Alex witnessed a serious argument in the hallway between two other students that made him feel unsafe. He thinks an adult should know about it, but he doesn't want to get directly involved.

Which service would help Alex?

Scenario 7:
Noah is interested in joining the school debate club, but he doesn't know who to talk to or how to sign up.

Which service would help Noah?

Scenario 8:
Olivia is struggling with her homework in English. She's tried to figure it out on her own, but she's still confused about the assignment.

Which service would help Olivia?

Service Scavenger Hunt: Find Your Crew! Answer Key

Scenario 1:
Maria is having trouble understanding the concepts in her science class, and she feels like she's falling behind. She's tried studying her notes, but it's not clicking.

Which service would help Maria?
Academic Support Staff or Teacher

• Reasoning: Academic Support staff are specifically there to help students with difficult subjects and study habits. Her teacher is also a primary resource for classroom content.

Scenario 2:
David woke up this morning with a bad sore throat and a headache. He feels too sick to focus in class.

Which service would help David?
School Nurse

• Reasoning: The School Nurse handles student illnesses, provides first aid, and can assess if a student needs to go home or rest.

Scenario 3:
Sarah is working on a big history project about ancient civilizations. She needs to find reliable information for her research paper and learn how to cite her sources correctly.

Which service would help Sarah?
Librarian

• Reasoning: The Librarian is the expert in research, finding reliable sources, using databases, and proper citation methods.

Scenario 4:
Ethan is feeling really stressed about a disagreement he had with his best friend. It's making him upset, and he's not sure how to resolve it.

Which service would help Ethan?
School Counselor

• Reasoning: School Counselors help students navigate social conflicts, manage stress, and process emotions.

Scenario 5:
Jessica is worried because she missed a few days of school due to illness and now she has a lot of make-up work. She's not sure where to start or how to manage it all.

Which service would help Jessica?
Teacher or School Counselor or Academic Support Staff

• Reasoning: Her teacher can provide the make-up work and guidance. A counselor can help with time management and stress, and academic support can help with catching up on concepts.

Scenario 6:
Alex witnessed a serious argument in the hallway between two other students that made him feel unsafe. He thinks an adult should know about it, but he doesn't want to get directly involved.

Which service would help Alex?
Administrator (Principal/Assistant Principal) or School Counselor or Teacher

• Reasoning: Administrators handle serious school-wide issues and safety concerns. A counselor or trusted teacher can also be approached to report such incidents confidentially.

Scenario 7:
Noah is interested in joining the school debate club, but he doesn't know who to talk to or how to sign up.

Which service would help Noah?
Teacher or Club Advisor (if known)

• Reasoning: A teacher would likely know who advises the club or where to find information. If there's a specific club advisor, they are the direct contact.

Scenario 8:
Olivia is struggling with her homework in English. She's tried to figure it out on her own, but she's still confused about the assignment.

Which service would help Olivia?
Teacher or Academic Support Staff

• Reasoning: Her English teacher is the primary person to clarify assignments. Academic Support can provide additional help with understanding concepts.