Strengthen academic habits and study skills
Foster emotional intelligence and resilience
Encourage leadership, responsibility, and initiative
Expose students to diverse interests, careers, and pathways
Facilitate a smooth transition to high school
Grade 6
Foundations Year
Building strong academic habits, developing self-awareness, fostering confidence, and creating a smooth transition into middle school.
Organization, study skills, time management, self-awareness, communication, emotional regulation, and curiosity.
Goal-setting sessions, study skills workshops, mentor check-ins, interest and strengths assessments, team-building activities, community service introduction, and personal reflection exercises.
Grade 7
Growth Year
Academic systems, resilience, exploration, leadership
Goal-setting, growth mindset, communication, collaboration
Termly academic reviews, leadership opportunities, skill workshops, career exploration, mentor-supported service project
Grade 8
Transition Year
High school readiness, independence, leadership, goal clarity
Self-advocacy, long-term planning, organization, reflection
High school prep workshops, meetings with counselors, shadowing, capstone service project, reflection portfolio, transition toolkit
| Year | Theme | Student Role | Mentor Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | Foundations | Learner | Guide & Skill Builder |
| Grade 7 | Growth | Participant & Emerging Leader | Coach & Motivator |
| Grade 8 | Transition | Independent leader in training | Advisor & Transition Planner |