High School Student Panel Guide

Pre-Panel
Pre-Panel

High School Students

  • Have HS students reflect on the following topics through writing or a 1:1 or small group discussion:
    • Why I chose my high school and what makes my HS unique
    • Classes I take
    • Clubs/extracurriculars I participate in
    • Allies: who I look to when I need help
    • Something I’m passionate about 
    • Something that’s challenged me and how I’ve navigated that challenge 
    • One piece of advice I’d give to middle school students 
    • Anything else I wish I’d known when I was in middle school
  • Have HS students brainstorm topics they would like to discuss on the panel
  • Have students develop a slide to share with MS students after the event 

Middle School Students

During the Panel
During the Panel

High School Students

  • Respond to facilitator questions
  • Take turns answering questions and sharing their advice, ideas, and experiences.
Post Panel
Post Panel

High School Students

  • Debrief with students about how the panel went. You might ask:
    • What was that experience like? How did it feel sharing your advice with MS students?
    • What was the best part of being on the panel?
    • What was the most challenging part of being on the panel?
    • Is there anything you would want to change if we were to do this panel again?

Middle School Students

  • Share out slides created by panelists and facilitate a reflection. You might ask:
    • What was one thing you heard from the panelists that was interesting to you?
    • Was there anything the panelists said that connected to your interests or experiences?
    • Is there anything you’re still wondering about or would like to learn more about?
    • If you were to listen to a panel again, is there any topic that you would add or change?