HCES School Counselors Kristy Barton Grades K, 2, 4 Lauren Hooten Grades 1,3,5

What Counselors Do Guidance lessons- developed using the TEA guidelines for elementary guidance curriculum Small Group Guidance/Counseling Individual Guidance/Counseling 504 Red Ribbon Week Activities Review Student Records Limited English Students

Guidance Lessons 1 st Six Weeks- Interpersonal Effectiveness Respecting Others Develop Healthy Relationships/Friendships Meet The Counselor – Who is the counselor and how can they help you?

Guidance Lessons 2 nd Six Weeks – Responsible Behavior Bullying Cyberbullying Rules/Routines/Procedures Red Ribbon Week

Guidance Lessons 3 rd Six Weeks – Motivation to Achieve and Decision-Making, Goal-Setting, Planning and Problem Solving Academic Potential/Success Career Exploration – Paws in Jobland Steps to Problem Solve Peer Pressure Leaderships Skills Goal Setting

Guidance Lessons 4 th Six Weeks – Cross- Cultural Effectiveness Diversity Teaching Tolerance Being Unique MLK/Black History Month/President’s Day, etc.

Guidance Lessons 5 th Six Weeks – Self- Confidence Self-Esteem vs. Self-Efficacy Feeling and Emotions Test Anxiety

Guidance Lessons 6 th Six Weeks – Communication Skills Listening Skills Body Language and Tone of Voice Role Playing/Modeling Appropriately Expressing Emotions

Small Group and Individual Guidance/Counseling Topics Academic Improvement Behavior Understanding Self and Others Decision Making Respect Social Skills Test Taking

Other Resources Communities in School Amber Brown Student Liaison/Attendance Monitor Sara Reding or Paul Chace Military Liaison Terry Jones STAARY Appointment Set Up