Families and mentors are a critical part of helping students make connections between what is learned at school and what they experience outside campus walls. We welcome and encourage parents, families and mentors to partner with us!
The new Empowered & Equipped! site features resources to support conversations and activities at home, and in the community, with monthly lessons aligned to SBISD instruction. These lessons focus on the critical areas of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and building awareness of various career pathways as part of the Spring Branch T-2-4 Goal.
Upcoming Topics for Grades K- 5:
Social-Emotional Lessons (SEL)
- September: Courage & Stand Safe, Stay Strong
- October: Red Ribbon Week/Bullying
- November: Self-Awareness/ Conflict Resolution
- December: Respect, Citizenship, Accepting Differences
T-2-4 Lessons
- September: Awareness of various careers in Law, Public Service and Security, Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
- October: Awareness of various careers in Arts, Audio Video Technology and Communication
- November: Gen Tex Week: College Awareness
- December: Awareness of various careers in Hospitality and Tourism, Human Services
Upcoming Topics for Grade 8:
Social-Emotional Lessons (SEL)
- September: Bullying
- October: Drugs
- November: Respect
- December: Caring
T-2-4 Lessons
- September: Navigate and high school endorsements
- October: Naviance Cluster Finder Student Assessment
- November: Career Day, Guthrie Center Visit
- December: Soft Skills, digital footprints
Upcoming Topics for Grade 11:
Social-Emotional Lessons (SEL)
- September: Suicide Prevention and Awareness
- October: Social Media 101
- November: Drug Awareness
- December: Soft Skills (aka Professional Skills)
T-2-4 Lessons
- September: SAT/ACT
- October: College Night
- November: Career Technology Education 101 and Technical School
- December: Career Exploration
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact SBISD's Guidance and Counseling Team.