"Big Decisions" - Freshmen and Sophomores

The Edge will challenge you to take responsibility for shaping your own life. Facing this responsibility in high school is the key for success both in college and in the larger commitments that come afterwards.
Topics Covered
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Setting Goals for the Future
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Living with Authority
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Making Friends
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Keeping Focused
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Never Quitting
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Relationships and Dating
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True Manliness
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Effective Studying
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What Makes You Happy?
Structure of the Program
The sessions will consist of:
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A presentation (see topics above)
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An interactive activity aimed at building critical thinking, communication skills and teamwork.
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Monthly one-on-one mentoring that focuses on setting goals and tracking progress will take place in between sessions, by appointment. Mentoring will take place at Tekesta or other convenient locations.
The Curriculum is organized in a two-year cycle that alternates from year to year between Big Decisions (2022-2023) and Making the Most of High School (2023-2024).
Saturdays 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
Tekesta Study Center
4415 SW 88th Avenue, Miami, FL 33165
Tekesta Study Center
4415 SW 88th Avenue, Miami, FL 33165
Calendar 2022-23
Held on the third Saturday of the month
September 15
October 15
November 19
December 9-11*
January 21
February 18
March 18
April 15
May 20
*Held at Roseaire Conference Center
Cost
Cost
The cost* of the Seminar is $300 (for applications received after September 1st) or $225 (for applications received before September 1st).
Checks may be made payable to Kingsland Foundation.
ZELLE payments also accepted to
305-710-2167 / tekesta@earthlink.net
*Includes December Weekend Workshop in Roseaire. Financial considerations should not prevent anyone from attending. A scholarship may be requested.
Contact
Carlos Alejano at (305) 710-2167 or
email to tekesta@earthlink.net
Time
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2022-23