OBJECTIVE:

Students will reflect on how they want to lead and leave a legacy during their senior year.

REQUIRED PREP:

Teacher:

  • Transform your room
  • Next Gen sessions should be different from typical classes — change the atmosphere of your classroom and get ready for your first session!

Opening Huddle - 15 mins

Feel free to play music to generate energy and set the vibe!

  1. Opening Ritual
  2. Mood Check

Activity 1 (20 mins)

Mentors: Legacy Letter: Students write a letter to their future senior self or to next year’s 11th graders offering advice, encouragement, and hopes.

  • Create a Reflective and Safe Environment: Set the tone by encouraging students to be honest, hopeful, and thoughtful. Offer reflection prompts (e.g., “What did I wish I knew before this year?” or “What helped me stay focused and motivated?”)
  • Emphasize the Power of Their Story: Remind students that their experiences both challenges and victories carry wisdom. Encourage them to speak from the heart, using people-centered language that uplifts, encourages, and provides insight for either their future selves or peers coming behind them.

Activity 2 (30 mins)

Teacher: Vision Board: Students create a visual representation of their goals for senior year and beyond.

  • TEACHERS should facilitate this. Allow students to use their chromebooks to build a vision board style paper inside microsoft word or google docs.

Closing Huddle – 5 Mins

  1. End by collectively performing your exit ritual! 
  2. Remind students of the next session!