Dear Parent/Guardian, Your student has been invited to participate in an

academic motivation and goal setting group at school. This group was
created by the student’s social science teacher Mrs. Halt, in an effort to
provide students with individualized opportunities to learn the curriculum.
Students were selected by Mrs. Halt to participate in this group.

The group will be based on ways to improve motivation and short term goal
setting. This curriculum teaches a variety skills including ways to perform better academically,
enhance communication, and skills for dealing with feelings. During the group, motivational
skills are taught using modeling, self-reflection, and discussion. In addition to the positive impact
of learning motivational skills, students who participate in small groups often develop a stronger
sense of belonging to a social group and a more positive attitude about school.

Your child’s group will meet during school hours for approximately 6 weeks. It will be taught by
Hayleigh Herrera and Priscilla Jara, school counseling interns, at Costa Mesa High School.The
group will meet one time each week and the group will last approximately 1 hour during the

Your permission is requested for your student to participate in this motivation

and goal setting group. Please sign and return this form to your student’s
teacher if your child has permission to participate in this activity. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to Mrs. Halt by e-mail her at:
lhalt@nmusd.us.

student’s fourth period class.

Sincerely,

Ms. Hayleigh & Ms. Priscilla

CMHS School Counseling Interns
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My child, ______________________________ has my permission to participate in a social

skills group.

Parent/Guardian Signature:________________________ Date:_____________