XYZ Middle School School Counseling and Guidance Program Classroom Guidance (Results sample)

National Standard Academic Standard A Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.

Student Competency A:A1 Improve Academic Self- Concept A:A3 Achieve School Success

Guidance Curriculum Grades 6,7,8 October/November Language Arts class –retention criteria –how to avoid retention –How to calculate a GPA –study skills that lead to success –Importance of homework completion –positive attitude and success

What do they KNOW? Pre Post Less than 15% of students Demonstrated knowledge of retention criteria 100% of students reported and/or Demonstrated knowledge of retention criteria

What SKILL did they learn? What do they BELIEVE? Pre Post 22% could calculate a GPA 32% believed using study strategies would help them do better in school 92% could calculate a GPA 85% believed using study strategies would help them do better in school

Pre-Post Test Results

Homework Completion Rates

Results From Trimester 1 – Trimester 2 Before guidance lessons 2002 GPA’ s increased from 2.2 to 2.25 After Guidance Lessons 2003 GPA’s increased from 2.1 to 2.4

GPA growth from

Next Steps Lessons appear to be contributing to students success We have queried the data and are currently working with students who are in danger of failing We will report to you the impact of that intervention.

The school counseling program is contributing in a meaningful way to the academic achievement of all students. Thank you for your support of the school counseling program.

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XYZ Middle School School Counseling and Guidance Program Intentional Guidance (Results sample)

Target Group All 6th, 7th and 8th grade students in danger of failing.

Target Group selected on basis of following data: Students with a GPA below 1.3 on first Trimester report card.

National Standard Academic Standard A Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.

Student Competency A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept A:A3 Achieve School Success

Academic Counseling Groups 8 weeks: one class period a week on rotating bases –Study Strategies –Homework Tips –Positive attitude and Success –Using an Academic Planner

How many Students? 6 th th th - 64

Pre Post Knowledge of study strategies Pre Post 6 th - 55% 7 th - 48% 8 th - 35% 6 th - 94% 7 th - 91% 8 th - 96%

Believe turning homework in is important

Skill in using assignment planner

Results – 6 th Grade GPA Improvement 64 (37%) improved GPA from Trimester 1 to Trimester 2. 57% 57% of the targeted students earned a 2.0 or better GPA from Trimester 1 to Trimester 3.

Results – 7 th Grade GPA Improvement 47 (24%) improved GPA from Trimester 1 to Trimester 2. 52% of targeted students earned a 2.0 or better GPA from Trimester 1 to Trimester 3.

Results – 8 th Grade GPA Improvement 46 (72%) improved GPA from Trimester 1 to Trimester 2. 85% of targeted students earned a 2.0 or better GPA from Trimester 1 to Trimester 3.

Percentage of Improvement in GPA from Trimester 1 – Trimester 2 and from Trimester 1 – Trimester 3

Implications Program was successful at all three grade levels The smaller the number of students served, the greater the impact, however the large group showed a greater number of students who improved. Next year we may need to lower group size, utilize field work students to assist, enlist support and help from teacher as well. Look into impact of intervention on homework completion

Thank you! Teachers who participated and supported Administration for consultation and support of the program Working together we are succeeding!

The school counseling program is committed to contributing in a meaningful way to the academic achievement of all students The End