Classroom GuidanceThe curriculum consist of structured lessons designed to help students achieve the desired competencies and to provide all students with the knowledge and skills appropriate for their developmental level. The school guidance curriculum s delivered throughout the school's overall curriculum and is systematically presented by professional schools counselors in collaboration with other professional educators in K-12 classroom and group activities.
School Guidance Curriculum include:
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Individual counselingElementary school counselors are available to meet with a student in circumstances when a student's educational success is being impacted. The school counselor spends time working with individual students to improve their social skills, discuss feelings, and to empower problem solving methods.
Elementary school counselors assists ALL children. While the counselor cannot provide on-going counseling, it may be appropriate for a student to receive short-term individual counseling. When more attention and intervention is required, school counselors can act as a referral agent for parents to access counseling services within the community. |
Small group counselingThe purpose of small group counseling is to complement and enhance student's learning by improving their perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors. Small group counseling provides a safe setting where children, along with their peers, can increase their self awareness and improve their cooperation and communication skills. The children can learn from each other. Ultimately the goal of small group counseling is to prevent problems in the future by teaching children new skills. Every child can benefit from participation in a small group. Students can be invited to join a small group by parent request, teacher or counselor suggestion, or by the student themselves.
Students must have parent permission to participate in small groups. Letters describing what the group process is all about, with a permission slip enclosed, are sent to parents. Students must return the permission form before they can participate in a small group. |