Step Up Seminar

Monthly on Fridays for 9th grade girls

Step Up seminar is designed to support 9th grade girls as they lay a solid foundation for their high school career. Through engaging discussions and interactive activities, participants will get to know themselves and understand others, as they seek friendships, interests and values that will shape the person they want to become.

Cost: $30 per session, $200 for the year

Dates: Sep 10, Oct 15, Nov 12, Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 10 (Thursday), Mar 11, Apr 8

Location: Sherlake Center, 5850 N. Nina, Chicago, IL

Schedule:

  • 4:00 Arrive, snack

  • 4:30 Presentation and discussion

  • 6:00 Dinner

  • 7:00 Interactive activity

  • 8:00 Pick up

Topics:

Who am I? Getting to Know Myself

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Understand the four temperament model as an explanation of our different natures.

Understanding and Being Understood

Differentiate between levels of intimacy from casual acquaintance to trusted confidant.

Practice listening strategies guaranteed to strengthen your relationships.

Happiness, Image and Purpose

Discover your ideal color palette and fashion profile.

Discuss how to express your true self and mission through the image you portray in real life on social media platforms.

 

The Power of Decision Making

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Discuss the connection between choice, freedom and happiness!

Test your decision making skills through interactive case studies.

 
 

Healthy Habits

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Discover four key areas of health: physical, spiritual, emotional and intellectual.

Set practical goals that will launch you from just surviving to thriving!

 
 

To Serve is to Love

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Attend a service project!

 

Common Good Begins in the Family

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Mother Teresa said: “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family!”

In this session we will discuss how the love, care and forgiveness you give and receive at home enables you to live your mission in society.

Time Management

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Time is a treasure!

Learn practical tips to tackle your to do list, prioritizing the activities and tasks that help you find and transmit peace and joy.