AHA! leads a 9th grade curriculum that builds social and emotional skills and competencies through games, engagement with content, and Connection Circles. Topics include (but are not limited to) awareness of social inequity; how to step into greater social responsibility by acting as an ally to others and being a positive presence on campus; emotion awareness and management; mindfulness; increasing empathy; relationship repair; anti-bullying strategies; digital wellness; and connecting across differences. GFSF groups are strategically planned to reach as many freshmen as possible each year. Students become connected as they discover common ground and learn to approach differences with curiosity.
