Attention 8th Grade Parents: Want to help your 8th grader get off to a great start in high school? Enroll them in the Strong Start program at Elmira High School this summer. Strong Start is an active, week-long experience for incoming EHS freshmen that focusses on building community connections, self-awareness, and leadership through Decision Skills training. The program prepares students for the challenges of high school, teaches students to make better decisions, increases confidence and reduces stress, and puts your 8th grader on the path for high school success. Out of 414 students who participated in the Strong Start program across Oregon last year, 83% reported that they were better prepared for high school and would recommend the Strong Start program. 96% said they had a lot of fun and met new friends. Strong Start focuses on teaching students how to decide, not what to decide. The focus is on developing the competencies it takes to be a skilled decision maker by integrating academic, creative, and emotional intelligence to get things done.
Strong Start runs July 30th thru August 2nd from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day. There is no cost for this program. If you are interested in signing your eighth grade student up or would like more information, contact Stu Burgess at Elmira High School- sburgess@fernridge.k12.or.us
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