1. Student Support and Success at AMSH O S E s U
Student Support and Success at AMS

2. Consider this quote from Dr. Suess
Consider this quote from Dr. Suess. Think about the message/central idea of this quote. Pair with a partner, and share your thoughts and questions.

3. Put Yourself in Someone Else’s Shoes Complete the Circle of Viewpoints planning sheet (provided). Consider each perspective’s view or contribution to student success.

4. A routine for exploring diverse perspectives
Choose success AT AMS
Form a group of 4-5 students. Position your group at one of the four viewpoints posters located in the four corners of your classroom (provided). From the viewpoint of either a student, teacher, parent, or principal/counselor, consider each person’s commitment to a student’s success. Spend 1-2 minutes discussing with a partner(s) what your think, share reason(s) to support, and pose questions you may have.
When your teacher gives the signal, half of the group should rotate clockwise while the other half of the group rotates counter-clockwise to the next poster. Repeat the same process at this viewpoint station with a new discussion partner.
Continue this process until each student has traveled to all four viewpoint stations. This thinking routine helps students consider different and diverse perspectives involved in and around the topic of student success.
CIRCLE OF VIEWPOINTS
A routine for exploring diverse perspectives

5. WRAP-UP
As a class, consider and discuss the following wrap-up questions.
What new ideas do you have about the topic that you didn’t have before?
What new questions do you have?

6. Enjoy the motion graphic version of Dr
Enjoy the motion graphic version of Dr. Seuss’s classic, Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Notice the theme of choices and their impact on success. Click on the graphic (left) to view the video.

7. 20 Characteristics of Successful Students
If time allows, students may individually complete the “20 Characteristics of Successful Students” checklist (provided). Examine and reflect on any “Seldom” answers and make a commitment to change them to “Usually.”