GUIDANCE/COUNSELING. 10th Grade

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1 GUIDANCE/COUNSELING 10th Grade Board Approved June 20, 2011

2 WAYNESVILLE R-VI SCHOOL DISTRICT Guidance/Counseling Curriculum Guide Developed by Guidance Counseling Curriculum Committee Elementary Secondary Paula Cantrell Sara Garner Mark Longnecker Barbara Smith Susette Shreve Mike Thompson Nancy Watts Mike Armstrong Jackie Flynt Theresa McNutt Neftali Perez Rick Vernon Janell York Dr. Judene Blackburn Superintendent of Schools Dr. Susan Gettys Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services June 2011 The Waynesville School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability or status as a Vietnam era veteran in admission/access to or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.

3 Any person having inquiries concerning compliance with the regulations implementing federal legislative requirements is directed to contact the building level principal or the assistant superintendent, (573) (Title IX, Title VI, and ADA), or the director of special services, (573) (Section 504). RATIONALE The Guidance and Counseling personnel believe that each high school student has the potential to develop attitudes and to change his or her behavior to become more self-directed. Counselors recognize that students need to plan to achieve identified goals. This planning necessarily involves, identifying goals, learning and applying decision making skills, effective communication skills, and problem solving skills. Counselors will assist tenth grade students in developing these competencies. Counselors work with all students, parents, teachers, businesses, organizations, and other significant sectors of the community. As stipulated in the Missouri Model Guidance Program, Waynesville High School counselors attempt to spend 20% of time for classroom instruction. Structured guidance activities and support are provided for large and small group settings. Consultation services for parents, teachers, and administrators concerning student behavior and academic progress are provided. Individual planning is provided to assist every student in academic, personal, and social circumstances. Individual, small-group, personal and crisis counseling are available to all students. COURSE DESCRIPTION Guidance counseling consists of structured developmental experiences presented through classroom and group activities. The purpose of the guidance curriculum is to facilitate students normal growth and development, to promote positive peer relationships, to promote academic achievement and positive mental health, and to assist students in acquiring and using life career skills. MOST IMPORTANT LEARNER OUTCOMES Students will be able to: 1. Understand their role in their own personal and social development 2. Understand and apply skills for educational achievement 3. Understand and develop their own educational plan for high school and beyond 4. Apply career exploration and planning skills to achieve life career goals EVALUATION

4 Student assessment will be based on Missouri Needs Assessment, teacher and counselor observation, student products, parental feedback, and enrichment activities to demonstrate understanding. Waynesville R-VI School District K-12 Comprehensive Guidance Program Big Idea 1 Understanding Self as an Individual and as a Member of Diverse Local and Global Communities Concept A Self Concept Implement skills necessary 4.1 to exhibit and maintain a positive self-concept. Program materials Concept B Balancing Life Roles Prioritize roles and 4.3 District instructional responsibilities and materials implement strategies in Media Center materials order to balance family, school, work, and local Program materials communities. Concept C Citizenship and Contribution within a Diverse Community Identify and participate in activities that help the individual student become a contributing member of a global community. 4.2 Guest Speakers Program materials Pre- and Post-test of the content Teacher feedback Student products Worksheets Class Discussions Class Observations Inventory/rating scales Teacher feedback and student products Quizzes Worksheets Classroom discussions Evaluating possible pathways Pre- and Post-test of the content Teacher feedback Student products Freshman transition day Parent night Individual speakers

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6 Big Idea 2 Interacting with Others in Ways that Respect Individual and Group Differences Concept A Quality Relationships Practice interpersonal skills in order to help maintain quality relationships. 2.3 Classroom guidance lessons Individual guest speakers Concept B Respect for Self and Others Promote acceptance and 3.6 Classroom guidance respect for cultural lessons differences within the global Individual guest community. speakers Guest speakers Media Center materials District instructional unit materials Program materials Pre- and Post-test of the content Teacher feedback Student products Guest speakers Media Center materials District instructional unit materials Program materials Pre- and Post-test of the content Teacher feedback Student products Concept C Personal Responsibility in Relationships Self-access personal 3.3 Classroom guidance Guest speakers Pre- and Post-test of the problem-solving and lessons Media Center materials content conflicting resolution skills Individual guest District instructional unit to enhance relationships speakers materials with others. Teacher feedback Program materials Student products 10 2

7 Big Idea 3 Applying Personal Safety Skills and Coping Strategies Concept A Safe and Healthy Choices Utilize decision-making 4.7 Individual counseling Counselors Individual skills to evaluate risk-taking sessions Health teachers behavior. Resource officers Juvenile officers Concept B Personal Safety of Self and Others Evaluate and review 3.8 Resource officer resources that address presentation personal safety issues. Individual and group counseling Program Teacher and counselor information Program Teacher, counselor, and resource officer observation Concept C Coping Skills Analyze and refine 3.1 Classroom guidance individual coping skills to lessons manage life changing Individual guest events. speakers Guest speakers Media Center materials District instructional unit materials Program materials Pre- and Post-test of the content Teacher feedback Student products 10 3

8 Big Idea 4 Applying Skills Needed for Educational Achievement Concept A Life-long Learning Assess and apply Class Description Book educational skills necessary Student Handbook to progress toward Media Center materials individual life-long learning goals. 4.8 Class discussions Individual meetings with counselors Completion of 4-year plan Parent nights Online assessments Completion of 4-year plan Student teacher feedback Counselor Online assessment Kuder test Concept B Self-management for Educational Achievement Assess and apply a selfmanagement 4.4 Interest inventory WCC pamphlet Completion of 4-year system to meet Counselor classroom Missouri Connections plan increased academic visits Online assessment Student teacher feedback demands. WCC visits Career plans Counselor Online assessment Kuder test 10 4

9 Big Idea 5 Applying the Skills of Transitioning Between Educational Levels Concept A Transitions Self-assess and apply 1.1 Counselor orientations Counselor information information to expand Parent night Missouri Comprehensive feedback awareness of the Guidance program relationship between high Military School Liaison school options and postsecondary Officer options. 10 5

10 Big Idea 6 Developing and Monitoring Personal Educational Plans Concept A Educational Planning for Life-long Learning Explore options and 1.2 Four-year planning Kuder Testing Kuder Test Results resources available to Individual student/ Historical grades Evaluation of historical further develop personal counselor meetings Graduation progress grades and credits education plans for life-long Stop Day learning. 10 6

11 Big Idea 7 Applying Career Exploration and Planning Skills in the Achievement of Life Career Goals Concept A Integration of Self-knowledge into Life and Career Plans Revisit current career and 4.5 Class Discussions Kuder testing Completion and revision educational plan as it relates Review of college Career testing of 4-year plans to evolving and/or new entrance Interest inventories Completion of graduation interests, strengths, and requirements Explore testing requirements limitations. Complete 4-year plans Career planning materials Discussions Plan tests Career pathways Counselor, Results of the interest inventory tests Concept B Adaptation to World of Work Changes Evaluate a variety of resources to aid in career exploration and planning now and in the future. 1.4 Class Discussions Review of college entrance requirements Complete 4-year plans Plan tests Kuder testing Career testing Interest inventories Explore testing Career planning materials Career pathways Concept C Respect for All Work Analyze and evaluate school 3.2 Missouri Connections Missouri Connections and community lessons contributions as they relate Life skills lessons to life career goals. Guest speakers Completion and revision of 4-year plans Completion of graduation requirements Discussions Counselor, Results of the interest inventory tests Counselor Teacher 10 7

12 Big Idea 8 Knowing Where and How to Obtain Information About the World of Work and Post-Secondary Training/Education Concept A Career Decision Making Analyze career and educational information to identify the most relevant resources for specific career options. 3.7 Class Discussions Review of college entrance requirements Complete 4-year plans Plan tests Kuder testing Career testing Interest inventories Explore testing Career planning materials Career pathways Completion and revision of 4-year plans Completion of graduation requirements Discussions Counselor, Results of the interest inventory tests Concept B Education and Career Requirements Apply knowledge of self to 3.5 Interest Inventories Missouri Connections make informed decisions Four Year Plans Interest Inventories about post-secondary Graduation time lines options. Review of 4-year plans Review of interest inventories 10 8

13 Big Idea 9 Applying Employment Readiness Skills and the Skills for On-the-Job Success Concept A Personal Skills for Job Success Identify the steps which can 4.6 Guest Speakers Guest Speakers Teacher and counselor be used to resolve ethical One-on-one counseling Life skills lessons, issues related to school or sessions Counselors work situations. Teachers Concept B Job Seeking Skills Compare and contrast the 4.8 One-on-one counseling post-secondary application sessions process to the job Group counseling application process. sessions Guest Speakers Life skills lessons Counselors Teachers Teacher and counselor, 10 9