Beginning with the 2018-2019 school year, we have implemented a communication and leadership skills development program called Discovery for all students. This program will empower our students to further develop as creative, resilient, and future-oriented leaders.
Discovery is an intensive six week program that meets every day, all day, for one hexter and is a prerequisite for all other classes at Merlo Station. All students will participate in, and must complete this program in order to move into a five class schedule. We work in small groups to learn about and practice Effective Group Skills, Anger Management Strategies, Communication Skills, Assertiveness Tools, Problem Solving, and Conflict Resolution. We will continue to practice these skills every day.
To pass Discovery, students must demonstrate they are partnering with staff by earning 70% or higher on each weekly test. Other requirements include role play, an autobiography, art project, process points, assignments and notebook checks.
After completing Discovery, students will join a Focus community, access Mustang Courses, and plan for their future beyond Merlo.
