Talking about your thoughts and feelings about high school is a good way for students to prepare for the journey of the high school experience. High School Here I Come brings into book form the contents from workshops held with young girls preparing for the transition to high school.
In High school Here I Come, each chapter focuses on a topic of interest to students as they begin this adventure. Topics include Family Expectations, relationships with friends, learning to navigate the high school setting, social activities, well-being and safety, confidence, quiet strength and faith.
Each section has activities and reflective questions to help girls think about their values and beliefs and how they can address situations that arise as they advance through their high school years.
With practical wisdom and insights from her own experiences, lessons passed on from her parents and family and shared experiences from workshop participants, High School Here I Come offers guidance on the choices and decisions that girls face during these years.
High School Here I Come is an engaging, thoughtful book that parents and family can use to provide girls with a way to express their feelings about this time of adventure, learning and independence.
The purpose of this book is to prepare girls for their entry and journey through high school. The chapters of this book focus on five themes, all connected to you, and they include Your Family, The School and Academic Environment, Friendships, Your Well-being and Safety, and most importantly, Being True to You. Within each chapter, the sections identify topics of interest specific to girls beginning their high school journey. As you read, there are activities for you to capture your thoughts and reflect upon your feelings as they relate to each section. Read this book to prepare your mind, heart and spirit for this wonderful adventure.
