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Welcome to High School
Bobcat Allies 2013
Who Are We?
You have ever changed your clothes more than 2 times before coming to school.
You have ever not told someone that they had something stuck in their teeth.
You have ever kept a crush a secret because you didn’t want someone to make fun of you.
You have ever been called names by someone you thought was your friend
You have ever wanted to ask someone for advice but you were too embarrassed.
You have ever had someone use technology to start a fight with you.
You have ever been confused by a changing relationship.
You have ever been pressured to do something that you didn’t want to do.
Stand UP if…
How do you feel?
{Brady’s worst day ever.• Overslept• Angry Mom• Zit• Break Up on the
bus• Test• Party
A Day in the Life of Brady
{Yell STOP if…
RED FLAG
{• 3,000,000 kids miss school each month• Entire City of Chicago
Because of FEAR
Friday Night
1/5 cyber bullied teens thinks about suicide
1/10 attempt it
4,500 teens succeed in killing themselves each year
Bullied Kids= 2X Suicide
Name the choices or alternatives involved in your decision.
Gather information about the decision. Consider your personal values, goals and facts you need to know.
List the advantages and disadvantages of each choice.
Make your decision and list your reasons for this choice.
Making Choices
Admit it, we all make mistakes Accept the consequences Do what you can to make up for your
poor choice and turn it into something positive
Learn from your choice Ask someone you trust to monitor your
progress and give you support Make a personal commitment to make
better choices in the future
I made a bad choice…
Identifying problem areas
Stepping up when you are able
Reporting instances of abuse and violence
Supporting your peers
Being an UPSTANDER
You ARE involved
You ARE strong
You ARE respectful
You ARE important
You ARE BETTER EVERY DAY
Being a Bobcat means…
Ms. Bowles: [email protected] Bobcat Allies Advisor- Room 606
Ms. Kennicott: [email protected] Bobcat Allies Advisor- Room 203
Carrie Edgin & Casey Bryant Guidance Office
Riverview Center- Dubuque 2600 Dodge Street
Dubuque, IA 52003Hotline: 888-557-0310Office: 563-557-0310
Bobcat Allies- WDHS
See you in the fall.
