September 4-8 (Chromebook Exchange)

 September 4 through September 8

for the future of every student

In the first weeks our goals are to get to know the grade 9 students-FIRE leaders-FIRE teacher, establish some expectations and share some resources for being successful in transitioning to Foothill!

Link to Working FIRE Advisory Calendar

Link to Working FIRE Advisory Calendar

Tuesday, September 5

SYNOPSIS

FIRE - No travel

Review Calendar for September 2023, Setting Priorities, Time Management

NOTE: Grade 9 without College & Career Seminar should exchange their old Chromebooks during FIRE or period 7 (if no class assigned)

DETAILS

• Sit together in a common FIRE zone
• Strongly suggest near front white board
• Strongly suggest establishing common tables/desks together (not spread out)
• Put phones and ear buds/headphones away
• Take attendance

TOPICS TO DISCUSS TODAY

• Review September calendar (above)
• Video: Setting Priorities (big rocks, little rocks, sand)
• Video: Matrix: How Students Can Prioritize Their Time
• PDF File: Three Ways to Think About Prioritization (ABC method)

Wednesday, September 5

SYNOPSIS

FIRE - Travel allowed with goal and sign out process

DETAILS

• Sit together in a common FIRE zone
• Strongly suggest near front white board
• Strongly suggest establishing common tables/desks together (not spread out)
• Put phones and ear buds/headphones away
• Take attendance
• Check agendas for FIRE goal or usage plan
• Sign out per established process
• Not signing out? Start homework, study, read a book, etc.

Thursday, September 7

SYNOPSIS

FIRE - Travel allowed with goal and sign out process

DETAILS

• Sit together in a common FIRE zone
• Strongly suggest near front white board
• Strongly suggest establishing common tables/desks together (not spread out)
• Put phones and ear buds/headphones away
• Take attendance
• Check agendas for FIRE goal or usage plan
• Sign out per established process
• Not signing out? Start homework, study, read a book, etc.

Friday, September 8

SYNOPSIS

FIRE - Travel allowed with goal and sign out process

DETAILS

• Sit together in a common FIRE zone
• Strongly suggest near front white board
• Strongly suggest establishing common tables/desks together (not spread out)
• Put phones and ear buds/headphones away
• Take attendance
• Check agendas for FIRE goal or usage plan
• Sign out per established process
• Not signing out? Start homework, study, read a book, etc.