How It Helps
High School begins with childhood and ends with adulthood. Physical ability and emotional development during these years prepare the way for adult responsibilities and later life. In the stories, the characters in the High School Curriculum experience these changes and respond to expectations of others by using (or failing to use) the ICONz to understand the situation and guide their behavior. At this age, students are able to think about the complexity of other people and life itself in new ways. The story plots and characters easily lead to guided discussion of “big picture topics” which so many adolescents enjoy. Our students consistently relate the social story plots and characters to themselves, acquaintances and others they know well. Our students see that they are not alone in facing their challenges. The stories and discussion provide additional ways of addressing challenges than a student may have thought of on their own. Our students, Helpers and Providers enjoy the stories which are designed to contribute to awareness and appreciation of others.