Dear Future Lanphier Parents and Guardians,
As your student prepares to begin high school, we are excited to offer a course designed to help them start strong, stay confident, and succeed from day one.
INSPIRE 104/105 is a freshman semester elective built to help students develop the real-world skills they need to thrive in high school and beyond. The transition into ninth grade is a major milestone—and this course is designed to make that transition smoother, more supported, and more successful.
💡 Open to ALL students
INSPIRE is beneficial for every learner—whether your student needs extra support, wants to strengthen their skills, or is ready to be challenged and grow even further.
📚 What students will experience:
✔ Weekly grade checks & academic monitoring
✔ Organization systems that actually work
✔ Support across multiple subject areas
✔ Strong communication between teachers, students, and parents
✔ AVID success strategies (note-taking, goal setting, collaboration, critical thinking)
🧠 What students will build:
Confidence & self-awareness
Healthy stress & emotion management skills
Strong communication & relationship skills
Problem-solving & responsible decision-making
Academic habits for long-term success
📊 Research shows that students who feel connected, supported, and equipped with these skills are more likely to stay on track for graduation and succeed academically. INSPIRE helps build that foundation early—right when it matters most.
📄 Interested?
We invite you to complete the Course Interest Form with your student to learn more or sign up.
📩 Questions? Contact:
Mrs. Kelli Pochynok
kpochynok@sps186.org
💛 Thank you for your support—we look forward to an incredible start for your future Lanphier Lion!
🦁 Course Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9LwkGD6BJs3z5rqAnd6net60gr5HEzZcDK52hhjcVkIvfRQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117462725002642488792