LIGHTS. CAMERA. CHARACTER.
Featuring renowned youth speaker Mike Smith, The Harbor by Jostens is an online video series that builds character in students and culture on campus. Schools are raving about The Harbor’s unique ability to connect with students on relevant issues like peer pressure and social media usage while sharing strategies to build character and encourage leadership. This Renaissance Kit provides you with an overview of The Harbor, as well as resources to bring the series to life in your school.
Jostens customers have exclusive access to the full range of school climate and culture resources, including all of The Harbor episodes, at www.JostensRenaissance.com. If your school isn’t currently working with Jostens, please email Renaissance@jostens.com so we can put you in contact with your Jostens rep.
Harbor Overview and Episode Guide (1)
Check out this brochure for an overview of The Harbor and Mike Smith, perspectives from educators that are currently using the series, as well as a catalog of the 48 Season 1 and 2 episodes so that you can easily navigate the topics and themes. Season 3 of The Harbor launches in September 2016, with new episodes released weekly throughout the school year.
Posters (18)
Hang these posters in your school’s halls to reinforce a message of support and inspiration. This pack includes three each of six different posters, which showcase the six trial episodes offered as part of this kit. Three of these posters are available for purchase at www.JostensRenaissance.com/store for $1.00 each.
#ForWhatIStand Banner (1)
Hang this banner in your hallway to encourage students to define and share what they stand for. One winning student will receive $10,000 from Jostens! For more information, check out www.jostensforwhatistand.com.
Harbor Patches (50) and Gear (1)
Give these to students to wear around school and promote The Harbor, or award them as prizes to students who exemplify the positive behavior as represented in the themes of the series. Patches, shirts and hats are available for purchase at www.JostensRenaissance.com/store.
Harbor Adventure Log (1)
When The Harbor host Mike Smith was in high school, he and his friends created a list of 100 things they wanted to do. That list drove many great memories and character-building challenges. Mike created the Harbor Adventure Log so that students could do the same and understand that stories are greater than “stuff.” Additional copies of the Harbor Adventure Log are available at www.JostensRenaissance.com/store for $5 each.
Memes (6)
Use images from The Harbor to show your school community some of the empowering messages your students are receiving in class. Share on social media or your school website. Download these files by clicking on the links below.
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One-Minute Message for Administrators
Jostens Renaissance Education is dedicated to providing schools with resources to renew school climate and culture. Student character is a vitally important piece of the puzzle. The Harbor has a unique ability to authentically connect with students on relevant topics and provide real insights and life skills in each episode. We hope you will join the thousands of schools across the country in sharing positive, character-building messages with students each week of the school year through The Harbor.
Why It Matters
• Today’s teens are facing life issues more complex than those of past generations. Often these issues make their way into the classroom, affecting their studies and self-worth.
• The Harbor gives students character-building tools, real-life perspectives and a forum for discussion.
• The topics featured in The Harbor were selected based on the input of students and educators across the country.
What You Can Do
• Show The Harbor episodes in your classrooms. Each episode is accompanied by a critical thinking guide to foster student-led discussion on each topic.
• Use the resources in this kit to show your support for The Harbor. Put up the posters and banner, mention the episodes in your announcements, and share the memes on social media.
• Send us your ideas for future episode topics or guests at harbor@jostens.com.