September
Session One
Welcome to Diamond Girls event
Introduce the Program
Introduce entering 9th graders by Big Sisters or coordinator
Introduce the Leadership Choir Director, Dance Troupe or Step Drill Instructor
Discuss the GEM
Session Two
Administer the Pre-Survey and mail to the Best Friends Foundation by October 30.
Introduce how to use the Diamond Girl Leadership Journal Organizer
Complete Profile of Me and discuss
Discuss setting goals for the new school year
Create an icebreaker to form bonding among the girls as a group
Distribute Diamond Girl polo shirts
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October
Session One
Election of Officers
Diamond Girl Hostesses
Telephone Tree
Leadership Choir, Dance Troupe or Step Drill rehearsal
Session Two
Topics: Self-Respect and Friendship
Discuss the GEM
Discuss "Twenty Ways To Fight Peer Pressure"
Discuss The Gossiper
Complete My Plan To Reach My Goals
Complete and Discuss “My Thoughts About Marriage”
Leadership Choir, Dance Troupe or Step Drill rehearsal
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November View a .pdf file of a portion of the curriculum program guide for this section
Plan a Role Model Presentation
Session One
Topics: Self-Respect, Love and Dating
Discuss the GEM
Discuss Activity:"Healthy Relationships"
Discuss Video: “No Means No”
Discuss Video: “Waiting Teens” PSA Video Clips
Activity: “What Do I Say?”
Discuss: "Qualities of a Healthy Marriage"
Discuss Article: “Hidden World of Dating Violence”
Questionnaire: “Testing Relationships”
Discuss: "Facts About Dating Violence"
Discuss: "Hotlines"
"Food Guidance System"
"Healthy Eating Habits"
"Healthy Exercise Log"
Leadership Choir, Dance Troupe and Step Drill rehearsal
Session Two
Discuss: “Learn More Earn More”
Complete and Discuss “College and Career Planning”
Buffet Lunch
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December
Leadership Choir performance community service
Assist with planning Health is Happiness Day
Session One
Self-Respect and Decision-Making
Discuss the GEM
Discuss Video: “Respect: Keep It Real”
Discuss Video: “Can I Borrow The Car”
Activity: Do You Have Self-Respect?
Discuss: Be A Leader in Making Decisions
Discuss: Media Messages
Discuss: Safety Tips for home, school, office and in your car
Leadership Choir, Dance Troupe, or Step Drill rehearsal
Session Two
Diamond Girl Leadership Holiday Party
Plan a Make Music Not Madness School Assembly. Discuss with Program Director or Coordinator
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January
Session One
Review Violence and Abuse Protocol
Host “Health Is Happiness Day”
Discuss the GEM
Discuss Video: “Beyond the Looking Glass: Self Esteem and Body Image”
"Smarter Eating Choices"
"Smarter Food Choices"
Plan Workshops for Diamond Girls and their parents or guardians
Session Two
Etiquette Workshop
Review and discuss Social Skills tab section in Leadership Organizer
Luncheon optional
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February
Assist with planning for the Family and School Recognition Ceremony
Session One
Topics: Leadership, Love and Dating
Discuss the GEM
Discuss: "Traits of a Leader"
Discuss: "Defining Leadership"
Discussion Video: "Leadership In The Movies"
Activity: Marriage...The Best Choice for the Best Future"
Discuss Video: “This Ain’t No Dress Rehearsal”
Discuss: STD Chart
Preparation for National Essay Contest
Leadership Choir, Dance Troupe, or Step Drill rehearsal
Session Two
Career or Entrepreneurship Workshop
Review and complete Resume Worksheet
Discuss Job and Internship Tips
Discuss Interviewing Tips
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March
Session One
Topics: Leadership and Alcohol Use
Discuss the GEM
Discuss: Leadership and Alcohol
Discussion Video: "What Is Alcoholism?"
Discussion Video: "Alcohol and Sex: A Prescription for Poor Decision-Making"
Discussion Video: "Real People: Teens, Family, and Stress"
Complete and discuss "Reducing Stress"
Review and discuss "Your Body Needs TLC"
Review and discuss "Vitamins and Minerals"
Leadership Choir, Dance Troupe, or Step Drill rehearsal
Session Two
Discussion Article: "Why Money is Important"
Complete and discuss "Budgeting Your Money"
Complete and discuss "Financial Planning for Your Future"
Review performance tips
Leadership Choir, Dance Troupe, or Step Drill rehearsal
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April
Present the Diamond Girl Leadership Program to 8th grade Best Friends girls. Plan a special presentation for eigth graders who will be Diamond Girls next year within your Family and School Recognition Ceremony.
Session One
Topics: Leadership and Drug Use
Discuss the GEM
Discuss: Drugs and the Law
Discuss: Do You Know the Facts?
Discussion Video: "Busted: What You Need to Know About Drugs and the Law"
Discussion Video: "Dying High: Teens In The ER"
Discuss: Specific Drugs and Their Effects Chart
Leadership Choir, Dance Troupe, or Step Drill rehearsal
Session Two
Prepare for Family and School Recognition Ceremony
Review “My Plan To Reach My Goals”
Review and complete "My Thoughts About Marriage"
Leadership Choir rehearsal
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May/June
Collect information on eighth grade girls and high school girls (Use the Diamond Girl Profile Sheet ). Contact the Principals of the high school(s) that your girls will attend next school year.
Session One and Two
Discuss the GEM
Leadership Choir rehearsal
Last Session
Administer the Post-Survey and mail to the Best Friends Foundation by June 30.
Discuss the GEM
Farewell Party for graduating seniors
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