GUIDANCE/COUNSELING 12th Grade Board Approved June 20, 2011
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.
Any person having inquiries concerning compliance with the regulations implementing federal legislative is directed to contact the building level principal or the assistant superintendent, (573) 774-6194 (Title IX, Title VI, and ADA), or the director of special services, (573) 774-6407 (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. 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. will assist senior-level students in developing these competencies. work with all students, parents, teachers, businesses, organizations, and other significant sectors of the community. As stipulated in the Missouri Model Guidance, 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 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 Big Idea 1 Understanding Self as an Individual and as a Member of Diverse Local and Global Communities Concept A Self Concept Utilize the skills necessary to exhibit and maintain a life-long positive selfconcept. 4.1 Concept B Balancing Life Roles Exhibit the ability to balance 4.3 personal, family, school, community, and work roles. Teacher Advisory Teacher Feedback Meet frequently with seniors Guidance curriculum Focus on educational goals Teacher Advisory Teacher Feedback Guidance Activities FACS Class Activities Business Curriculum Psychology Curriculum Concept C Citizenship and Contribution within a Diverse Community Exhibit the personal 4.2 Guidance Activities characteristics of a Teacher Advisory Teacher Feedback FACS Class Activities contributing member of a Foreign Lang. Activities diverse community. History Class Activities
Waynesville R-VI School District K-12 Comprehensive Guidance Big Idea 2 Interacting with Others in Ways that Respect Individual and Group Differences Concept A Quality Relationships Exhibit the interpersonal 2.3 Peer Mediation Counselor Counselor observation skills to maintain quality Individual and Group relationships. Counseling Outside Agencies Referral Agencies Concept B Respect for Self and Others Advocate respect for individuals and groups. 3.6 Student Discussion JROTC Activities Sports and Club Activities Counselor Coaches Counselor observation Coach feedback Concept C Personal Responsibility in Relationships Utilize and accept personal 4.7 Individual and group Counselor Counselor observation responsibility in Counseling relationships with others. Student Discussion 12 2
Waynesville R-VI School District K-12 Comprehensive Guidance Big Idea 3 Applying Personal Safety Skills and Coping Strategies Concept A Safe and Healthy Choices Utilize decision-making 4.7 Student Discussion Counselor Counselor observation skills to make safe and Interest Inventories healthy life choices. SRO observation Media Center Materials Concept B Personal Safety of Self and Others Advocate for the personal safety of self and others. 3.8 Student Discussion Interest Inventories Concept C Coping Skills Exhibit coping skills to 3.1 Student Discussion manage life-changing Interest Inventories events. Counselor Media Center Materials Counselor observation SRO observation Counselor Media Center Materials Counselor observation SRO observation 12 3
Waynesville R-VI School District K-12 Comprehensive Guidance Big Idea 4 Applying Skills Needed for Educational Achievement Concept A Life-long Learning Achieve educational levels necessary to reach, maintain, and continue with individual life-long learning goals. 4.8 ASVAB Bridges Completion of Concept B Self-management for Educational Achievement Exhibit self-management skills necessary for educational achievement. 4.8 ASVAB Bridges Completion of 12 4
Waynesville R-VI School District K-12 Comprehensive Guidance Big Idea 5 Applying the Skills of Transitioning Between Educational Levels Concept A Transitions Utilize the achievement and performance skills necessary to transition to postsecondary options. 1.1 ASVAB Bridges Completion of 12 5
Waynesville R-VI School District K-12 Comprehensive Guidance Big Idea 6 Developing and Monitoring Personal Educational Plans Concept A Educational Planning for Life-long Learning Apply information to revise and implement a personal educational plan necessary for life-long learning. 1.2 ASVAB Bridges Completion of 12 6
Waynesville R-VI School District K-12 Comprehensive Guidance 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 Utilize knowledge of the 3.2 ASVAB world of work; personal interest, and strengths and limitations to develop short- Completion of and long-term postsecondary plans. Bridges Concept B Adaptation to World of Work Changes Utilize knowledge of career exploration and planning to adapt new career and educational opportunities as the world of work changes. 3.2 ASVAB Concept C Respect for All Work Respect all work as 3.6 ASVAB important, valuable, and necessary in maintaining a global society. Bridges Completion of Bridges Completion of 12 7
Waynesville R-VI School District K-12 Comprehensive Guidance 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 Utilize career and educational information in career decision making. 1.7 ASVAB Bridges Completion of Concept B Education and Career Requirements Know and understand the levels of training and education required for life career goals. 1.10 ASVAB Bridges Completion of 12 8
Waynesville R-VI School District K-12 Comprehensive Guidance Big Idea 9 Applying Employment Readiness Skills and the Skills for On-the-Job Success Concept A Personal Skills for Job Success Apply personal, ethical, and work habit skills that contribute to job success. Concept B Job Seeking Skills Utilize appropriate jobseeking skills to obtain employment. 4.4 Business and WCC activities Guidance activities Work Study program Mock interviews Job internships COOP 4.8 Business and WCC activities Guidance activities Work Study program Mock interviews Job internships COOP es Guest speakers Employer evaluations Counselor recommendations Graduation follow-up es Guest speakers Employer evaluations Counselor recommendations Graduation follow-up 12 9