Section 9: The Bright Side of School

This section helps students focus on pleasant aspects of school life. Since negative discussions about school are prevalent among students, this section provides an unusual opportunity for considering the positive side. Focusing on the positive aspects of school should be at least a start in fostering positive attitudes toward school and ultimately in reducing truancy and numbers of school dropouts. Students who do not like school, especially to the point of being truant, are unlikely to experience academic success. Here are some possible discussion topics for Section 9:

A. The value of a positive attitude toward school.

B. What factors contribute to a student's attitude toward school.

C. An overview of positive aspects of school life.

D. How students can work to improve their view of school.

E. Helping students focus on the bright side of school.