Pottsgrove Comprehensive School Counseling Plan (Chapter 339)
Pottsgrove School District K‐12 Comprehensive Guidance Plan: Submitted by the K‐12 school counselors of Pottsgrove School District.
- Counselors & Mission
- Stakeholders
- Counselor Job Description
- Role of the Counselor
- Advisory Council
- Elementary Program Calendar
- MS Program Calendar
- HS Program Calendar
- Program Delivery
- Organizing Career/Postsecondary Resources
- PBIS Key Elements
- Kindergarten Curriculum Action Plans
- First Grade Curriculum Action Plans
- Second Grade Curriculum Action Plans
- 3-5 Grade Curriculum Action Plan
- PGMS Curriculum Action Plan
- PGHS Curriculum Action Plan
- Chapter 339-Advisory Council Teamings
Counselors & Mission
- Jill Bossler - Pottsgrove High School (240)
- Lisa Childs - Pottsgrove High School (243)
- Kyra Ebert - Pottsgrove High School (266)
- Stephan Kincaid - Pottsgrove High School (277)
- DiAinni Dennis - Pottsgrove Middle School (358.5)
- Cristina Kleinfelter- Pottsgrove Middle School (358.5)
- Samantha Moyer- Lower Pottsgrove Elementary (651)
- Wendi Kiley- Ringing Rocks Elementary (376)
- Jennifer Snyder- West Pottsgrove Elementary (272)
Other District-Wide Contracted Counseling Service Providers-The Lincoln Center, Creative Health, Springfield Psychological, Women’s Resource Center, Peter’s Place
The goal of the Pottsgrove School District school counseling program, which is in accordance with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Standards, is to promote and enhance student development in the areas of academics, career, and personal/social skills. Educators, families, community agencies, and post‐ secondary institutions will assist the school counseling program in the promotion of, and advocacy for, equity and access to learning for all students.
Stakeholders
Students
The students of Pottsgrove School District will receive curriculum, which is focused on academic, career, and personal/social skill development. The curriculum will be delivered through classroom lessons, group counseling, individual counseling, programming, and linkage to community resources. Students will benefit from the counselors’ individualization of planning for each student’s needs and interests. Students will assist in the delivery of the school counseling program through their positions as peer tutors to enhance academic success, and as peer helpers during times of transition. Students also may participate in community service projects. Students will serve as role models for one another as they develop the skills delivered through the counseling program.
Educators
Teachers, staff, and administrators will be informed of the school counseling department mission statement, goals, and standards. Through consultation, educators will gain knowledge of intervention strategies, behavior plans, and resources which can be used to support student development and achievement in the classroom. School counselors will provide information and assistance to teachers during times of standardized testing. Educators will benefit from school counselor support and encouragement during parent and team meetings. Teachers, staff, and administrators will assist in the delivery of the school counseling program through their reinforcement of classroom lessons, dissemination of important program and event information to students and families, and collaboration with counselors to provide interventions to students. Teachers will be in‐serviced and be involved in the implementation of the career and education work standards.
Guardians
The guardians of Pottsgrove School District will benefit from frequent communication with the school counselors. Guardians will receive verbal, written, electronic, and in‐person communication, which maintains the confidentiality of the student and family. School counseling program websites will be updated regularly in order to provide immediate access to and information about programs, resources, and upcoming events related to students’ academic, career, and personal/social development. Guardians will be empowered to act as advocates for their children, while receive support and encouragement from the school counseling program. Guardians will assist in the delivery of the school counseling program through their active participation in team meetings, attendance at programs, and response to school interventions. Guardians can enhance student academic, career, and personal/social success by remaining knowledgeable about the information being taught at school, and reinforcing these ideas with their student. Guardians are also encouraged to share their career journeys during Career Exploration Units. Guardians have important insights about their children, which, when shared, will be a valuable tool in supporting students.
Business/Community
The Pottsgrove community will benefit from the partnerships formed with the school counseling program and school district. The school counseling program will offer opportunities for students to give back to the local community through volunteer and service projects. Local businesses will have the opportunity to provide learning experiences to our students through internships, job shadowing, and volunteer opportunities. Local businesses and agencies will have the opportunity to share their resources and knowledge through classroom presentations and events. The community will assist in the delivery and enhancement of the school counseling program by providing consultation to the families and students. Through the donation of goods, time, and resources, community agencies and organizations help the school counseling program continue to deliver equitable access for all students who may be in need.
Post‐Secondary
Postsecondary opportunities can be provided for students through dual enrollment and early admission programs. Post‐secondary institutions and organizations will benefit from the school counseling program’s invitations to present information and career path options to students. Through the school counseling program, students will become knowledgeable of their interests and abilities, which will aid them in selecting post‐secondary options. Post‐secondary institutions and organizations will assist in the delivery of the school counseling program through their participation in information sessions, workshops, and disseminating information to students and families.
Counselor Job Description
The counselor's role in education is to help students achieve personal, social and academic adjustment through a better understanding and use of their abilities. Involved in the process is self‐ understanding and the establishment of goals in conjunction with abilities and a realistic plan of achievement of these goals. Academic, personal, and crisis counseling, consultation with other professionals, and coordination of a student's educational program are integral part of the counselor's duties. Counselors work with students in several counseling areas, but are not limited to: Academic, College, Career, Decision‐making, and Personal/Social.
Reports to: Building Principal/Director of Pupil Services
Qualifications
- Education: Master’s Degree in Elementary/Secondary School Counseling required
- Certification: Valid Pennsylvania Elementary/Secondary School Counseling Certification
Experience
- One to three years of experience as a school counselor.
- Experience as a school counselor implementing the ASCA National Model
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communications skills.
- Strong organizational and record keeping skills.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate integrity and possess confidentiality skills.
- Describe philosophy of the District (K‐12).
- Knowledge of child growth and development.
- Ability to develop and implement elementary/secondary guidance curriculum.
- Knowledge of educational and psychological tests and statistical treatment of data.
- Knowledge of educational materials and teaching strategies.
- Ability to counsel students, teachers and guardians.
- Ability to conduct educational research.
- Ability to work in a team approach in counseling.
- Ability to impact every student on caseload in addition to services provided to students in need.
- Possession of personal integrity, good character, physical stamina, and emotional stability.
- Potential for professional growth and advancement including the acceptance of constructive feedback.
- Philosophy of lifelong learning and a commitment to education.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions; strong problem‐solving skills.
- Ability to build rapport and maintain working relationships with stakeholders.
Functions/Duties/Responsibilities
- Provide a school counseling curriculum, which guides students in their academic, career, and social development
- Provide responsive services to individuals or small groups regarding:
- Academic and personal issues
- Social skill development
- Friendship skill development
- Coping skill development
- self‐esteem enhancement
- Suicide ideation
- Healthy relationships
- Teen Pregnancy
- Homelessness
- Abuse
- Design prevention and intervention activities
- Provide behavioral intervention support for students
- Provide referrals to special programs and outside agencies
- Assist with the implementation of the school wide positive behavior program
- Serve as the case manager for 504 plans
- Serve as a member of the Instructional Support Team, PBIS Team and SAP (Student Assistance Plan) Team
- Attend meetings and provide support to educators, families, and community members
Role of the Counselor
The school counselor’s role is to empower students throughout their journey toward academic, career, and personal/social success. The school counselors will serve as approachable and accessible team members whose empathy, knowledge, and resourcefulness will benefit the students, staff, and families they serve.
- As a Leader, we develop and implement a K‐12 Comprehensive Guidance Plan, which includes classroom counseling lessons, school wide positive behavior support programs, and career focused programs and activities. We serve as members of Instructional Support Teams and Student Assistance Teams. We are liaisons between students, teachers, guardians, educators and the community.
- As an Advocate, we attend conferences, IEP meetings, GIEP meetings, and 504 plan meetings. We provide referrals for outside services and link families to community resources. We serve as members of the Instructional Support and Student Assistance Teams, providing resources, strategies, and recommendations. We continually work to update our K‐12 Comprehensive Guidance Plan to reflect our most current services provided. We write letters of recommendation for students seeking college admission and/or employment. We advocate for students to find success in their academic and personal/social development.
- As a Collaborator, we work with stakeholders, including students, guardians, educators, administrators, business and community partners, and post‐secondary organizations to increase the success of our students. We communicate with stakeholders via verbal, written, electronic, and in‐person communication.
- As an Agent of Systemic Change, As school counselors, we network, gain support, and receive training specific to our profession. We work closely with educators and administrators to create a positive school climate.
Advisory Council
The advisory council will consist of representative members of the district community who serve in the following roles/capacities:
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| Superintendent of Schools |
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Director of Pupil Services |
| School Board Member |
| Director of Education and Assessment |
| Counselors K-12 |
| Board Certified Behavior Analyst |
| K-12 Principals |
| Special Education Supervisors |
| Special Education Instructional Assistants |
| Coordinator of Special Services |
| Assistant Middle School Principal |
| Dean of Students |
| Assistant High School Principal |
| Students K-12 |
| Guardians |
| Community Business Partners |
| Office of Vocational Rehabilitation |
Elementary Program Calendar
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Elementary Program Calendar |
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Ongoing: ESAP, Core Team, Leadership Team, Counseling Dept. Meetings, IST Meetings, PBIS Meetings, 504 Service Agreement Meetings, IEP Meetings, Parent Meetings, Consultation with guardians and district staff, Consultation with community agencies, Faculty meetings, Facilitate meetings between guardians, teachers, and/or students, Guidance lessons, Guidance groups, Individual meetings, Provide student/parent tours, Participate in Staff Development Activities, Provide presentations for Staff Development Activities (Crisis intervention, EdInsight, Restorative Practices implementation, Threat Assessments, Clearances, Liaison to MH IBHS, Family Based, Outpatient Counseling services (3-5) Student Leaders, PBIS Tier II Interventions (G.R.IT.), Mentor, Check in-Check out, |
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August: Kindergarten Open House, Evening Open House Visit, Send 504 plans to staff |
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September: Back to School Night, Intro. to the Counselor Lessons,Falcon Four Review, and Bucket Filler Lessons (West) |
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October: Personal Space and Listening Guidance Lessons- Kindergarten, Honesty Lesson-First Grade, & Apologizing Lesson-Second Grade (Ringing Rocks), Character Trait Guidance Lesson (West), Unity Day and Bullying Lessons (Lower) |
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November: Parent Teacher Conferences, Falcon Four Guidance Lessons (with 2nd grade Falcon Friends-Ringing Rocks), Gratitude Guidance Lessons (West), Food Drive |
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December: Feelings and Coping Skills Guidance Lessons (Ringing Rocks and West), Facilitate holiday help for families, Angel Tree Program, Heroes and Helpers (West) |
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January: Cyberbalance/Cyberbullying Guidance Lessons, Character Trait Guidance Lessons (West) |
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February: Friendship and Bullying Prevention Guidance Lessons-Kindergarten & First Grade, Trustworthiness Guidance Lesson-Second Grade (Ringing Rocks), Character Trait Guidance Lesson (West), (Lower) Kindness Lessons |
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March: Positive Thinking Guidance Lesson-Kindergarten, Self Esteem/Diversity Guidance Lesson-First Grade, Bullying Prevention Guidance Lesson-Second Grade (Ringing Rocks), Career Exploration Lesson (Lower) |
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April: Career Awareness and Exploration Guidance Lessons, PSSA Testing (3-5), Character Traits Guidance Lessons (West), Creative Health Groups (Ringing Rocks and Lower) |
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May: Class Placements, Lower Elementary Transition Visit for Second Grade, Transition Visit for Fifth Grade, Goal Setting Guidance Lessons (Ringing Rocks), Field Day, PSSA Testing (3-5), Student/504 Reviews, and Student Leadership Group Interviews (3-5), Creative Health Groups (Ringing Rocks and Lower), Peter’s Place Grief/Loss Group (Ringing Rocks), Middle School Transition Meetings (Lower), Lock Lessons |
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June: End of Year Activities, Planning, Community Helper Week, Character Trait Guidance Lessons (West), |
MS Program Calendar
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Pottsgrove Middle School Program Calendar |
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Ongoing: Individual appointments with students on an as needed basis based on social, emotional and academic needs, teacher collaboration and consultation meetings with outside mental health agencies. Collaborate and meet with parents as needs arise. New student orientations, creation of schedules, and provide tours Make referrals for school social workers. 504, GIEP, IEP, Child Study and SAP Meetings. |
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HS Program Calendar
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Pottsgrove High School Program Calendar |
| Ongoing: Individual appointments with students on an as needed basis based on social, emotional and academic needs, teacher collaboration and consultation meetings with outside agencies such as Gateway to College and MONTCO Works. 504, GIEP, IEP, Child Study and SAP Meetings |
| Summer (June, July and August): Phone calls and emails to register students in summer school. Adjust student schedules based on credits earned over the summer and as needed. Maintain an email presence for parents and students. New student registration meeting with parents and students. |
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Program Delivery
Elementary Guidance Curriculum (15% of Time)
Provides developmental, comprehensive guidance program content in a systematic way to all students (PreK-12).
Purpose: Student awareness, skill development and application of skills needed to achieve academically and be career and college ready by graduations.
ACADEMIC
- Guidance Lessons
CAREER
- Guidance Lessons
- Career Speakers
PERSONAL / SOCIAL
- Guidance Lessons
- Second Step Lessons
- PBIS Assemblies
- Too Good for Drug Lessons (1st grade)
Prevention, Intervention, and Responsive Services (60% of Time)
Addresses school and student needs.
Purpose: Prevention, Intervention and Responsive services to groups and/or individuals.
ACADEMIC
- Individual Student Meetings
- Small Group Lessons
- 504 Meetings
- IEP Meetings
- GIEP Meetings
- CORE Team Meetings
- IST Meetings
- Kindergarten Registration Screening
CAREER
- Individual Student Meetings
PERSONAL / SOCIAL
- Small Group Lessons
- Individual Student Meetings
- Respond to Escalated Behaviors
- ESAP Meetings
- REACH Meetings
- Peer Mediation
- Check In/Check Out
- Breakfast/Soft Start Groups
- Risk Assessments
Prevention, Intervention, and Responsive Services (60% of Time)
Addresses school and student needs.
Purpose: Prevention, Intervention and Responsive services to groups and/or individuals.
ACADEMIC
- Individual Student Meetings
- Small Group Lessons
- 504 Meetings
- IEP Meetings
- GIEP Meetings
- CORE Team Meetings
- IST Meetings
- Kindergarten Registration Screening
CAREER
- Individual Student Meetings
PERSONAL / SOCIAL
- Small Group Lessons
- Individual Student Meetings
- Respond to Escalated Behaviors
- ESAP Meetings
- REACH Meetings
- Peer Mediation
- Check In/Check Out
- Breakfast/Soft Start Groups
- Risk Assessments
Individual Student Planning (10% of Time)
Assists students and parents in the development of academic and career plans.
Purpose: Individual student academic and occupational planning, decision-making, goal-setting and preparing for academic transitions.
ACADEMIC
- Individual Student Meetings
CAREER
- Individual Student Meetings
PERSONAL / SOCIAL
- Individual Student Meetings
System Support (15% of Time)
Includes Program, staff and school supports activities and services.
Purpose: Provide support with no students present.
COUNSELOR RELATED
- Link families to community resources
- Consultation with parents, teachers, and administration
- Consultation with community agencies
- Department Meetings
- Leadership Team Meetings
- OCY Referrals
- Update Counselor Website
- Back to School Night
- Department Head Meetings
- Parent Teacher Conferences
- Review Student Information for Transitions
- Interagency Meetings for students receiving outside services
- ACT 339 Advisory Council Meetings
- Prospective Student Tours
NON-COUNSELOR RELATED
- Support PSSA Administration
- Clerical Tasks (Collecting clearances and other documents for outside clinicians visiting schools)
Middle School Guidance Curriculum (15% of Time)
Provides developmental, comprehensive guidance program content in a systematic way to all students (PreK-12).
Purpose: Student awareness, skill development and application of skills needed to achieve academically and be career and college ready by graduations.
ACADEMIC
- Guidance Classroom Lessons
- Effective learning in school
- Relationship of academic, peer, family, and community life
CAREER
- Strategies to achieve future career goals
PERSONAL / SOCIAL
- Interpersonal skills to respect self and others
- Decision-making, setting goals and making action plans to achieve goals
COUNSELOR ROLE
- Guidance curriculum implementation
- Classroom or structured groups
- Consultation
Prevention, Intervention, and Responsive Services (40% of Time)
Addresses school and student needs.
Purpose: Prevention, Intervention and Responsive services to groups and/or individuals.
ACADEMIC
- Any immediate academic concerns
- School related concerns including tardiness, absences, school avoidance, misbehavior, suspensions, etc.
CAREER
PERSONAL / SOCIAL
- Crisis response interventions
- Grief, loss and death
- Family issues
- Coping with stress and anxiety
- Substance abuse
- Referral plan
- Contact and develop relationships with mental health resources in our area
COUNSELOR ROLE
- Individual counseling, assessment, and advisement
- Small group counseling
- Referral
- Consultation
Individual Student Planning (15% of Time)
Assists students and parents in the development of academic and career plans.
Purpose: Individual student academic and occupational planning, decision-making, goal-setting and preparing for academic transitions.
ACADEMIC
- Academic preparation essential for post-secondary options
- Understand academic strengths related to occupations
- Appropriate course selection
CAREER
- Utilize career information resources in school and community
- Explore career clusters
- Interest and skill inventories
- Occupation searches
- Self-knowledge related to career choices
- Appropriate course selection for high school and Western Center
PERSONAL / SOCIAL
- Skills and competencies related to student success
COUNSELOR ROLE
- Interpreting assessments
- Planning
- Placement
- Consultation
System Support (15% of Time)
Includes Program, staff and school supports activities and services.
Purpose: Program delivery and support.
TOTAL PROGRAM
- School counselor professional development
- Program planning and development
- Evaluation and assessment of comprehensive school counseling program, personnel, and student results
- Parent involvement and education
- Consultation with staff and community
- Evidence based practices
COUNSELOR ROLE
- Develop and manage program
- Coordination
- Collaboration
- Consultation
High School Guidance Curriculum (15% of Time)
Provides developmental, comprehensive guidance program content in a systematic way to all students (PreK-12).
Purpose: Student awareness, skill development and application of skills needed to achieve academically and be career and college ready by graduations.
ACADEMIC
- Naviance; Overview of Services
- Naviance: Research appropriate educational opportunities
- NCAA Eligibility
- 4-year Planning Meetings
CAREER
- Naviance: Overview of Services
- Naviance: Career Cluster Finder
- Naviance: Career Interest Profiler
- Career Speakers
- 4-Year Plan Meetings
- College Information Overview
- College Application Assistance
- SAT/ACT
- How Colleges Make Decisions
- Transition to College
- Paying for College
- PSATs & Beyond
- Understanding Student Loans
- Job Shadowing Opportunities
- Internship Opportunities
- ASVAB
PERSONAL / SOCIAL
- SAP Schoolwide Programs
- Naviance: Intelligences Assessment
- Naviance: Personality Assessment
- Senioritis
- Financial Literacy
- Importance of Activity Involvement
Prevention, Intervention, and Responsive Services (30% of Time)
Addresses school and student needs.
Purpose: Prevention, Intervention and Responsive services to groups and/or individuals.
ACADEMIC
- New Student Meetings
- 9th Grade Orientation
- 504 Plans
- IEP Meetings
- GIEP Meetings
- Student/Teacher Conferences
- 8-9 Transition Meetings
- 8th Grade Pathway/Course Selection Presentation
- Individual Student Meeting
- Senior Check-In Meetings
- Academic Monitoring
- Course Selection Process
- Truancy Elimination Plans
CAREER
- Senior Check-In Meetings
- College Admissions Officer Visits
PERSONAL / SOCIAL
- Behavioral Support
- Parent/Student/Administration Liaison
- SAP Support and coordination
Individual Student Planning (40% of Time)
Assists students and parents in the development of academic and career plans.
Purpose: Individual student academic and occupational planning, decision-making, goal-setting and preparing for academic transitions.
ACADEMIC
- Dual Enrollment
- Academic Progress Meetings
- Parent Teacher Conference
- Work with Transitions Classes
- Small Group and Individual Course Selection Meetings as needed
- Consulting with Home School Visitor
- IEP Meetings
- GIEP Meetings
- 504 Meetings
- PSAT
- Credit Recovery Planning
- Coordinated Homebound/ Virtual Instruction
CAREER
- Community / College STEM programs
- PSAT
- College Visits
- Letters of Recommendation
- IEP Meetings
- College Application Help / Advisory
PERSONAL / SOCIAL
- Individual Student Counseling
- Consult with Home School Visitor
- Consult with Behavior Health Advisor
- Consult with Community Counselors
System Support (15% of Time)
Includes Program, staff and school supports activities and services.
Purpose: Program delivery and support.
COUNSELOR RELATED
- Faculty meetings
- Scheduling
- Communication with Physicians and Outside Agencies
- OCY Referrals
- Department Meetings / Department Goal Setting
- NCAA Eligibility Information Meeting
- Department Head Meetings
- Perkins Meetings at WMCTC
- MCCC Counselor Meetings
- Internship Committee
- ACT 339 Committee
- Maintain Student Records
- Back to School Night
- Program Planning Night
- Maintain Student Records
COUNSELOR OTHER
- Support Keystone Administration
- Proctor AP Exams
Organizing Career/Postsecondary Resources
Resource Types |
List Resources |
Organizations/Agencies |
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Intermediary Organizations |
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Umbrella Organizations |
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Community/State Agencies |
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Networking Opportunities |
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Individual Contacts |
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Community/Business Meetings |
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Community Events |
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Internet‐based Resources |
Career Exploration and Planning:
Career Information Decision SystemsSite Licenses with a Cost:
College Costs and Financial Aid/Planning:
Other Resources:
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Media / Advertising |
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Publications / Documents |
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PBIS Key Elements
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District-wide |
Inter and intra-agency coordination, policy, procedures, data |
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School-wide |
Building committee meetings, expectations, core team meetings |
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Classroom |
Function based plans (taught at the beginning of the year and throughout the year as needed) |
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Individual |
Expectations, instruction |
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Community/Home |
Involvement on building committee, outreach, home and community communication. |
Mental health and community based resources
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National Crisis Line: 1-800-784-2433/1-800-SUICIDE |
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK/1-800-273-8255 |
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NAMI of Montgomery County: 215-361-7784 |
Montgomery County Teen Talk Line: 866-825-5856 or text 2150703-8411 Available Monday through Friday, 3:00pm to 9:00pm |
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Domestic Violence Center of Montgomery County: 610-970-7363 |
Montgomery County Children’s Mobile Crisis: 1-888-HELP-414 |
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Montgomery County Mobile Crisis: 1-855-634-HOPE (4673) |
Text Signs to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor 24/7 |
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To report suspicions of abuse or neglect of a child under the age of 18, call CHILDLINE at: 800-932-0313 |
Peter’s Place: A Center for Grieving Children and Families: 610-687-5150 |
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A Haven: Helping children grieve through a family centered approach 494-716-1807 |
The Center for Loss and Bereavement 610-222-4110 |
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Mission Kids: Child Advocacy Center 484-687-2990 |
Children and Youth: Montgomtery County 610-278-5800 |
Kindergarten Curriculum Action Plans
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Action Step (Activity) |
Delivery (Materials used/how it was presented) |
Personnel and/or Curricular Area |
Target Group-Grade level (s) |
CEW Standards |
ASCA Standards |
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Learning to Listen |
Story card, song, poster, puppet role-play, game |
Second Step |
Kindergarten |
13.2.3.A |
B-SS1 |
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Focusing Attention |
Story card, song, poster, puppet role-play, game |
Second Step |
Kindergarten |
13.2.3.A |
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Following Directions |
Story card, song, poster, puppet role-play, game |
Second Step |
Kindergarten |
13.3.3.B |
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Self-Talk for Staying on Task |
Story card, song, poster, puppet role-play, game |
Second Step |
Kindergarten |
13.2.3.E |
B-LS3 |
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Being Assertive |
Story card, song, poster, puppet role-play, game |
Second Step |
Kindergarten |
13.3.3.A |
B-SS8 |
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Feelings |
Story card, song, poster, puppet role-play, game |
Second Step |
Kindergarten |
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Same or Different |
Story card, song, poster, puppet role-play, game |
Second Step |
Kindergarten |
B-SMS7 |
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Accidents and Apologizing |
Story card, song, poster, puppet role-play, game |
Second Step |
Kindergarten |
13.3.3.A |
B-SMS1 |
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Caring and Helping (Compassion) |
Story card, song, poster, puppet role-play, game |
Second Step |
Kindergarten |
13.2.3.A 13.3.3.A, B |
B-SS3 M2 |
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What We Feel in Our Bodies |
Story card, song, poster, puppet role-play, game |
Second Step |
Kindergarten |
B-SMS2 |
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Managing Frustration and Anger |
Story card, song, poster, puppet role-play, game |
Second Step |
Kindergarten |
B-SMS8 |
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Problem Solving |
Story card, song, poster, puppet role-play, game |
Second Step |
Kindergarten |
13.3.3.B |
B-LS2 |
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Fair Ways to Play |
Story card, song, poster, game, puppet role-play |
Second Step |
Kindergarten |
13.2.3.E 13.3.3.C |
B-SS2 B-SS6 B-SS7 M2 |
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Class Rules |
Story, discuss scenarios |
Second Step-Bullying Prevention |
Kindergarten |
B-SS9 M2 |
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Recognizing Bullying |
Story, discuss scenarios |
Second Step-Bullying Prevention |
Kindergarten |
B-SS2 M2 |
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Reporting Bullying |
Story, discuss scenarios |
Second Step-Bullying Prevention |
Kindergarten |
B-SMS1 B-SS3 M2 |
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Refusing Bullying |
Story, discuss scenarios |
Second Step-Bullying Prevention |
Kindergarten |
B-SS8 M2 |
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Bystander Power |
Story, discuss scenarios |
Second Step-Bullying Prevention |
Kindergarten |
13.3.3.A,B |
B-SS8 B-SS4 M2 |
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Van Gogh Lesson |
Story about Van Gogh’s careers |
Encore-Art |
Kindergarten |
13.1.3.D, F, & G |
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Genre Lesson |
Listening to different genres of music, and class discussions |
Encore- Music |
Kindergarten |
13.1.3.A & B |
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Composers and Lyricists Lesson |
Stories, listening to music examples, discussions |
Encore- Music |
Kindergarten |
13.1.3.D |
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Xylophone Exploratory Activity |
Students work together to play xylophones. |
Encore- Music |
Kindergarten |
13.2.3.E,C |
B-SS7 B-SMS 2 B-SS6 M2 |
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Rhythm and Pitch Reading Lesson |
Discussions, Listening to examples of various types |
Encore- Music |
Kindergarten |
13.3.3.G |
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Coding |
Student practice various code activities and discuss the computer programmer career |
Encore- Computer |
Kindergarten |
13.1.3.D,H 13.2.3.E 13.3.3.A |
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STEAM Activity |
Story on weight and balancing, group activity to understand how to balance erasers and bean bag animals |
STEAM Day |
Kindergarten |
13.3.3 B, C |
B-SS7 B-SS9 B-SS6 M2 |
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Fire Safety Lesson |
Discussion of the role of firefighter |
Encore- Health |
Kindergarten |
13.1.3.D 13.2.3.E |
B-SMS9 |
|
911 Safety Lesson |
Discussion of the role of police officer and dispatcher. |
Encore- Health |
Kindergarten |
13.1.3.D 13.2.3.E |
B-SMS9 |
|
Whole Body Listening Lesson |
Discussion, story |
Encore- Health |
Kindergarten |
13.2.3.A |
B-SS1 |
|
Sportsmanship Lesson |
Story about sportsmanship, worksheet, discussion |
Encore- Health |
Kindergarten |
13.3.3.A,B, C |
B-SMS2 B-SS3 B-SS5 B-SS6 M2 |
|
Falcon Four Physical Activities |
Bucket Filler Tag (practicing positive statements) and Bucket Filler Relay (deciding if it is a kind or unkind comment) |
Encore- Physical Education |
Kindergarten |
13.3.3.A,B,C |
B-SS6 B-SS4 M2 |
|
Bullying Prevention Lesson |
Discussion about types of bullying, worksheets |
Encore- Health |
Kindergarten |
13.3.3.A,B |
B-SS9 B-SS5 M2 |
|
Career Presentations |
Discussion, hands on activities (e.g., touring rescue trucks, petting animals) |
Guidance |
Kindergarten |
*CEW-Career Education and Work Standards
*ASCA-American School Counseling Association
First Grade Curriculum Action Plans
| Action step (Activities) | Delivery (Materials used/how it was presented) | Personnel and/or Curricular Area | Target Group-Grade level (s) | CEW Standards | ASCA Standards |
|
Following Directions |
Discussion, Skills for Learning Review, Song, Puppet Story |
Second Step |
First Grade |
13.3.3.B |
B-SS9 |
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Self-Talk for Learning |
Discussion, Skills for Learning Review, Game, Song, Puppet Story, |
Second Step |
First Grade |
13.2.3.E |
|
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Being Assertive |
Discussion, Skills for Learning Review, Song, Puppet Story |
Second Step |
First Grade |
13.3.3.A,B |
B-SS8 |
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Identifying Feelings |
Discussion, Skills for Learning Review, Song, Puppet Story |
Second Step |
First Grade |
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Managing Strong Emotions |
Discussion, Skills for Learning, Review Song, Puppet Story, |
Second Step |
First Grade |
B-SMS7 |
|
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Similarities and Differences |
Discussion, Skills for Learning Review, Song, Puppet Story |
Second Step |
First Grade |
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Showing Care and Compassion |
Discussion, Song, Skills for Learning Review, Puppet Story |
Second Step |
First Grade |
13.2.3.A 13.3.3.A |
B-SS4 M2 |
|
Fair Ways to Play |
Discussion, Skills for Learning Review, Song, Puppet Story |
Second Step |
First Grade |
13.2.3.E 13.3.3.C |
B-SS2 B-SS6 B-SS7 |
|
Inviting Others to Join |
Discussion, Skills for Learning Review, Song, Puppet Story |
Second Step |
First Grade |
13.2.3.E 13.3.3.C |
B-SS6 B-SS2 M2 |
|
Goal Setting |
Discussions, Worksheets, Puppet Story |
Too Good for Drugs |
First Grade |
13.3.3.E |
B-LS7 |
|
Making Responsible Choices |
Discussions, Worksheets, Puppet Story |
Too Good for Drugs |
First Grade |
13.3.3.A |
B-SMS2 |
|
Identifying and Managing Emotions |
Discussions, |
Too Good for Drugs |
First Grade |
B-SMS7 |
|
|
Bonding and Relationships |
Discussions, Worksheets, Puppet Story |
Too Good for Drugs |
First Grade |
B-SS2 B-SS3 M2 |
|
|
Managing Peer Pressure |
Discussions, Worksheets |
Too Good for Drugs |
First Grade |
13.3.3.A |
B-SS8 |
|
Managing Disappointment |
Discussions, Worksheets |
Too Good for Drugs |
First Grade |
B-SMS7 |
|
|
Understanding the Safe Use of Prescription and OTC Medicines |
Discussions, |
Too Good for Drugs |
First Grade |
B-SMS9 |
|
|
Identifying and Avoiding Harmful Substances |
Discussions, |
Too Good for Drugs |
First Grade |
B-SMS9 |
|
|
Making Healthy Choices |
Discussions, |
Too Good for Drugs |
First Grade |
B-SMS9 |
|
|
Class Rules |
Discussion |
Second Step-Bullying Prevention |
First Grade |
B-SS9 M2 |
|
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Recognizing Bullying |
Story and Discussion |
Second Step-Bullying Prevention |
First Grade |
B-SS2 M2 |
|
|
Reporting Bullying |
Story and Discussion |
Second Step-Bullying Prevention |
First Grade |
B-SMS1 B-SS3 M2 |
|
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Refusing Bullying |
Story and Discussion |
Second Step-Bullying Prevention |
First Grade |
B-SS8 M2 |
|
|
Bystander Power |
Story and Discussion |
Second Step-Bullying Prevention |
First Grade |
13.3.3.A,B |
B-SS8 B-SS4 M2 |
|
Self Portrait Lesson |
Self Portraits |
Encore-Art |
First Grade |
13.2.3.G |
|
|
Genre Lesson |
Listening to different genres of music, and class discussions |
Encore- Music |
First Grade |
13.1.3.A & B |
|
|
Composers and Lyricists Lesson |
Stories, listening to music examples, discussions |
Encore- Music |
First Grade |
13.1.3.D |
|
|
Xylophone Exploratory Activity |
Students work together to play xylophones. |
Encore- Music |
First Grade |
13.2.3.E,C |
B-SS7 B-SMS 2 B-SS6 |
|
Rhythm and Pitch Reading Lesson |
Discussions, Listening to examples of various types |
Encore- Music |
First Grade |
13.3.3.G |
|
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Coding |
Student practice various code activities and discuss the computer programmer career |
Encore- Computer |
First Grade |
13.1.3.D,H 13.2.3.E 13.3.3.A |
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STEAM Activity |
The Little Red Pen story, group activity to retrieve a little red pen, Foil Boat activity |
STEAM Day |
First Grade |
13.3.3 B, C |
B-SS7 B-SS9 B-SS6 |
|
Whole Body Listening Lesson |
Story, discussion |
Encore- Health |
First Grade |
13.2.3.A |
B-SS1 |
|
Falcon Four Physical Activities |
Bucket Filler Tag (practicing positive statements) and Bucket Filler Relay (deciding if it is a kind or unkind comment) |
Encore- Physical Education |
First Grade |
13.3.3.A,B,C |
B-SS6 B-SS4 M2 |
|
Career Presentations |
Discussion, hands on activities (e.g., touring rescue trucks, petting animals) |
Guidance |
First Grade |
*CEW-Career Education and Work Standards
*ASCA-American School Counseling Association
Second Grade Curriculum Action Plans
| Action step (Activities) | Delivery (Materials used/how it was presented) | Personnel and/or Curricular Area | Target Group-Grade level (s) | CEW Standards | ASCA Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Being Respectful |
Song and game |
Second Step |
Second Grade |
13.3.3.A |
B-SS2 M2 |
|
Focus Attention and Listening |
Discussion, song, and game |
Second Step |
Second Grade |
13.2.3.A |
B-SS1 |
|
Using Self Talk |
Discussion, song and listening concentration game |
Second Step |
Second Grade |
13.2.3.E |
|
|
Being Assertive |
Discussion, song and doodle dance |
Second Step |
Second Grade |
13.3.3.A,B |
B-SS8 |
|
Identifying and Predicting Feelings |
Discussion and song |
Second Step |
Second Grade |
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Respecting Different Perspectives |
Discussion and song |
Second Step |
Second Grade |
13.3.3.A |
B-LS9 |
|
Showing Compassion |
Discussion and song |
Second Step |
Second Grade |
13.2.3.A 13.3.3.A |
B-SS2 B-SS4 M2 |
|
Handling Making Mistakes |
Discussion, calm down dance, and game |
Second Step |
Second Grade |
B-SMS2 |
|
|
Managing Worry and Anger |
Discussion, song and game |
Second Step |
Second Grade |
B-SMS7 |
|
|
Finishing Tasks |
Discussion, dance, and game/challenge |
Second Step |
Second Grade |
13.3.3.E |
B-LS3 |
|
Taking Responsibility |
Discussion, song, and dance |
Second Step |
Second Grade |
13.3.3.A |
B-SMS1 |
|
Problem Solving |
Discussion, video, and song |
Second Step |
Second Grade |
B-LS2 |
|
|
Responding to Playground Exclusion |
Discussion, partner activity, song, and game |
Second Step |
Second Grade |
13.2.3.E 13.3.3.C |
B-SS8 M2 |
|
Playing Fairly on the Playground |
Discussion, partner activity, song and brain builder activity |
Second Step |
Second Grade |
13.2.3.E 13.3.3.C |
B-SS2 B-SS6 B-SS7 M2 |
|
Class Rules |
Discussion |
Second Step- Bullying Prevention |
Second Grade |
B-SS9 M2 |
|
|
Recognizing Bullying |
Story and game |
Second Step- Bullying Prevention |
Second Grade |
B-SS2 M2 |
|
|
Reporting Bullying |
Story and discussion of scenarios |
Second Step- Bullying Prevention |
Second Grade |
B-SMS1 B-SS3 M2 |
|
|
Refusing Bullying |
Story, class book project, and discussion of scenarios |
Second Step- Bullying Prevention |
Second Grade |
B-SS8 M2 |
|
|
Bystander Power |
Story, Coat of arms project, and discussion of scenarios |
Second Step- Bullying Prevention |
Second Grade |
13.3.3.A,B |
B-SS8 B-SS4 M2 |
|
Design Lesson |
Group work to create murals, class presentations |
Encore-Art |
Second Grade |
13.2.3.E 13.3.3.B, C, E |
B-SS7 B-SS9 B-SS6 |
|
Genre Lesson |
Listening to different genres of music, and class discussions |
Encore- Music |
Second Grade |
13.1.3.A & B |
B-LS10 |
|
Composers and Lyricists Lesson |
Stories, listening to music examples, discussions |
Encore- Music |
Second Grade |
13.1.3.D |
|
|
Guided Composing (Text to Rhythm Lesson) |
Students work in groups playing on rhythm sticks, bells, shakers, and drums |
Encore- Music |
Second Grade |
13.2.3.E,C |
|
|
Xylophone Exploratory Activity |
Students work together to play xylophones. |
Encore- Music |
Second Grade |
13.2.3.E,C |
B-SS7 B-SMS 2 B-SS6 |
|
Rhythm and Pitch Reading Lesson |
Discussions, Listening to examples of various types |
Encore- Music |
Second Grade |
13.3.3.G |
|
|
Coding |
Student practice various code activities and discuss the computer programmer career |
Encore-Computer |
Second Grade |
13.1.3.D,H 13.2.3.E 13.3.3.A |
|
|
STEAM Activity |
Group cup building with strings |
STEAM Day |
Second Grade |
13.3.3 B, C |
B-SS7 B-SMS 2 B-SS6 |
|
Fire Safety Lesson |
Discussion of the role of firefighter |
Encore-Health |
Second Grade |
13.1.3.D 13.2.3.E |
B-SMS9 |
|
911 Safety Lesson |
Discussion of the role of police officer and dispatcher. |
Encore-Health |
Second Grade |
13.1.3.D 13.2.3.E |
B-SMS9 |
|
Whole Body Listening Lesson |
Discussion |
Encore- Health |
Second Grade |
13.2.3.A |
B-SS1 |
|
Sportsmanship Lesson |
Story about sportsmanship, worksheet, discussion |
Encore- Health |
Second Grade |
13.3.3.A,B,C |
B-SMS2 B-SS3 B-SS5 B-SS6 M2 |
|
Falcon Four Physical Activities |
Bucket Filler Tag (practicing positive statements) and Bucket Filler Relay (deciding if it is a kind or unkind comment) |
Encore-Physical Education |
Second Grade |
13.3.3.A,B,C |
B-SS6 B-SS4 M2 |
|
Bullying Prevention Lesson |
Discussion about types of bullying, worksheets |
Encore- Health |
Second Grade |
13.3.3.A,B |
B-SS2 M2 |
|
Career Interest Survey |
Discussion and Survey |
Guidance |
Second Grade |
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Career Presentations |
Discussion, hands on activities (e.g., touring rescue trucks, petting animals) |
Guidance |
Second Grade |
*CEW-Career Education and Work Standards
*ASCA-American School Counseling Association
3-5 Grade Curriculum Action Plan
|
Action Step (Activity) |
Delivery (Materials used/how it was presented |
Personnel and/or Curricular Area |
Target Group-Grade level (s) |
CEW Standards |
ASCA Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Being Respectful Learners |
Apply focusing-attention and listening skills in response to scenarios. |
Second Step |
3rd Grade |
13.2.3.A |
B-SS2 |
|
Being Assertive |
Demonstrate assertive communication skills in response to scenarios |
Second Step |
3rd Grade |
13.3.3.B |
B-SS8 |
|
Planning to Learn |
Create a simple, three-step plan that meets the Good Plan Checklist criteria |
Second Step |
3rd Grade |
13.1.3.F 13.1.3.G 13.2.3.D |
B-LS7 B-SMS5 |
|
Career Interest Activity |
Explore Paws in Jobland |
School Counselor Computer Ed. Teacher |
3rd Grade |
13.1.3.D |
M6 B-LS1 |
|
Explain how money is used |
Daily Math Practice |
Math Curriculum |
3rd Grade |
13.3.3 D |
|
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Discuss how time is used at both home and school |
Daily Practice |
Classroom schedules |
3rd Grade |
13.3.3 E |
B-LS3 B-SMS8 |
|
Identify the range of jobs available in the community |
What is a Scientist activity ? |
Science Curriculum |
3rd Grade |
13.1.3 D |
M6 |
|
Compose a personal letter |
Write a personal letter (Future activity) |
ELA curriculum |
3rd Grade (Possibly school wide) |
13.2.3 C |
B-LS5 |
|
Recognize that rules help everyone to feel safe and respected |
Second Step |
3rd Grade |
13.1.3.C |
B-SMS1 |
|
|
Listening with Attention (Lesson 3) |
Demonstrate listening-with-attention skills - collect 2nd Step follow up worksheet |
Second Step |
4th Grade |
13.2.5.A |
B-SS1 |
|
Understanding Different Perspectives |
Generate prosocial responses to scenarios in which different perspectives could cause a conflict - collect 2nd Step follow up worksheet |
Second Step |
4th Grade |
13.3.5.B |
B-LS9 |
|
Career Lapbook or Reflection |
Lapbook created with research on possible career IF student goes with parent, they will complete reflection after |
Take Your Child to Work Day |
4th Grade |
13.1.5.A |
M6 |
|
Reading Wonders Unit |
Reading Wonders Text Book- Unit 1 Text Set 3- “Reading Kids in Business” discuss what entrepreneurs need to be successful *Collect respond to reading from unit |
ELA Block |
4th Grade |
13.4.5.A 13.4.5.C |
B-LS5 |
|
Second Step Lesson 3 - Being Assertive |
Second Step materials Being assertive helps you be successful in a variety of social and academic situations |
4th Grade |
13.3.5A |
B-SS8 |
|
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Listening with Attention |
Demonstrate listening-with-attention skills |
Second Step |
5th grade |
13.2.5.A |
B-SS1 |
|
Making a Plan |
Create a three-step plan to carry out a solution to a problem |
Second Step |
5th Grade |
13.2.5.D |
B-LS3 B-LS7 |
|
Collaborative conversations |
Apply collaborative conversational techniques to team and group discussions |
E.L.A. and the Wonders program (Anchor chart) |
5th Grade |
13.2.5 A |
B-SS6 B-SS2 |
|
Teamwork |
Apply the importance of working cooperatively with others at both home and school |
-Science Experiments -“Gulf Spill Superheroes” text that outlines the many careers involved to solve a problem -Math partners/groups |
5th grade |
13.2.5.B |
B-SS6 |
|
Teamwork |
Apply effective group interaction strategies |
-Science Experiments -“Gulf Spill Superheroes” text that outlines the many careers involved to solve a problem -Math partners/groups |
5th grade |
13.2.5.C |
B-SS8 |
|
Career Exploration |
IMovie Project Paws in Jobland |
Encore (Computer) |
5th Grade |
13.1.5.F |
M5 M6 |
|
Riverboat |
Hands-on Challenge working as a team |
Phys. Ed |
3rd, 4th, 5th |
13.2.3E 13.3.3C |
B-LS8 |
*CEW-Career Education and Work Standards
*ASCA-American School Counseling Association
PGMS Curriculum Action Plan
The Pottsgrove Middle School curriculum action plan, focused on career readiness, is planned and developed primarily by the counseling team (outlined in the following pages) and consists of lessons where students explore strengths, career clusters, and careers. Provided with career preparation information, students are directed to make decisions around identified Career Pathways, tied to national Career Clusters.
New Student Meetings
- Audience: All new students
- Timeline: August- June
- Standards (ASCA/CEW): 13.1.11H
- Curriculum Delivery: Individual meetings
- Location: Middle School Counseling Office
- Evaluation and Assessment: Attendance
- Stakeholder Responsible: Counselors
New students receive a meeting with a school counselor to go over their schedule, busing, the ipad, how to open a locker, and take a tour of the building.
SAP Program
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Audience: All Students
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Timeline: August-June
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Standards (ASCA/CEW): 13.3.11A,C,E,G
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Curriculum Delivery: Video or Live Presentation
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Location: High School Conference Room
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Evaluation and Assessment: Attendance
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselors, Community Counselors, Administration
Child Study Program
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Audience: Grade 12
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Timeline: September-May
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Standards (ASCA/CEW): 13.1.11H,D
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Curriculum Delivery: Meetings
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Location: Conference Room
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Evaluation and Assessment: Based on student progress made
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselors and Teachers
Career Education in Naviance
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Audience: All Students in grades 6-8.
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6th graders take Strength Explorer Quiz
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7th graders take a Career Key Quiz
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8th graders take a Career Cluster Finder Quiz
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All quizzes are followed up with reflection surveys
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Timeline: October- December
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Standards (ASCA/CEW): 13.1.11,A,B,C,D,E,F, 13.2A,B,C
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Curriculum Delivery: Naviance Career Portfolio
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Location: Classrooms
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Evaluation and Assessment: Participation
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselors
Career Exploration Opportunities
Guest speakers for businesses
Job fair exploration
Digital citizenship.
Western Center Assembly and Visits
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Audience: 8th grade
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Timeline: December
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Standards (ASCA/CEW): 13.1.11,A,B,C,D,E,F, 13.2A,B,C
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Curriculum Delivery: Experiential
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Location: PGMS and Western Center
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Evaluation and Assessment: Participation
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselors
8th grade students have an informational session about the Western Center. This is held each December in the Middle School Auditorium. It is arranged by Middle School Counselors and run by Western Center Counselor.
Also, all 8th grade students tour the Western Center. 8th grade teachers and school counselors also attend.
Course Selection Program Planning for 9th graders
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Audience: 8th grade students
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Timeline: January- March
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Standards (ASCA/CEW): 13.1.11B,C,E,F,G,H
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Curriculum Delivery: Presentation
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Location: Auditorium and classrooms
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Evaluation and Assessment: Powerschool
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselors
High School Counselors present an overview of 9th grade courses to current 8th grade students.
Middle School Counselors have guided classroom lessons and individual meetings as needed for 8th grade students.
6th and New Student Grade Orientation
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Audience: Grade 6 and new students
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Timeline: August
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Standards (ASCA/CEW):
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Curriculum Delivery: Presentation, Tour
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Location: High School Building
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Evaluation and Assessment: Participation
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Stakeholder Responsible: Orientation Leaders, Administration, Staff
6th Grade Visitations
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Audience: 5th Grade
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Timeline: May
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Standards (ASCA/CEW):
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Curriculum Delivery: Presentations
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Location: Middle School Building
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Evaluation and Assessment: Participation
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Stakeholder Responsible: Orientation Leaders, Administration, Staff
5th grade students, teachers, and counselors visit the Middle School for a tour and informational session.
9th Grade Visitations
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Audience: 8th Grade
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Timeline: May
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Standards (ASCA/CEW):
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Curriculum Delivery: Presentations
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Location: Middle School Building
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Evaluation and Assessment: Participation
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Stakeholder Responsible: Orientation Leaders, Administration, Staff
9th grade students, teachers, and counselors visit the High School for a tour and informational session.
5th grade students, teachers, and counselors visit the Middle School for a tour and informational session.
Testing Information
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Audience: Grades 6-8
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Timeline: March- May
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Standards:
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Curriculum Delivery: PSSA’s and Keystones In building
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Location : Middle School
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Evaluation and Assessment: Completion of PSSA’s and Keystones
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Stakeholder responsibility: Counselors and Teachers
Class Awards:
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Audience: Grades 6-8
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Timeline: Spring
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Standards (ASCA/CEW):
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Curriculum Delivery: Assembly for parents/students
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Location: Middle School Building
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Evaluation and Assessment: Attendance
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselors and Teachers
Second Step
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Audience: 6-8th grade
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Timeline: May
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Standards (ASCA/CEW):
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Curriculum Delivery: Classroom instruction
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Location: Middle School Building
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Evaluation and Assessment: Participation
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Stakeholder Responsible: Teachers, Counselors, Administrators
Core Teachers teach a Second Step Lesson once a week in 10th period (Tier 1- all students.)
Encore Teachers teach a Second Step Lesson to small groups once a week in 10th period. (Tier 2- identified students.)
Counselors run a small group for students (Tier 2)
Administrators and Counselors complete check in’s for students (Tier 3)
PGHS Curriculum Action Plan
The Pottsgrove High School curriculum action plan, focused on career and college readiness, is planned and developed primarily by the counseling team (outlined in the following pages) and consists of lessons, advisory / evening presentations, and career focused forums / experiences. Provided with career preparation information, students are directed to make decisions around identified Career Pathways, tied to national Career Clusters.
Job Shadowing
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Audience: All Students
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Timeline: Ongoing
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Standards (ASCA/CEW): 13.1.11,A,B,C,D,E,F, 13.2A,B,C
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Curriculum Delivery: Experiential
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Location: Community Based
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Evaluation and Assessment: Participation
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselors
Internship Opportunities
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Audience: Seniors
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Timeline: Ongoing
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Standards (ASCA/CEW): 13.1.11,A,B,C,D,E,F, 13.2A,B,C
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Curriculum Delivery: Experiential
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Location: Community Based
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Evaluation and Assessment: Participation
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Stakeholder Responsible: Internship Faculty
New Student Meetings
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Audience: 20-30 Students
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Timeline: June-September
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Standards (ASCA/CEW): 13.1.11H
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Curriculum Delivery: Group
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Location: High School Counseling Office
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Evaluation and Assessment: Attendance
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselors
Course Selection Program Planning Night
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Audience: All Students
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Timeline: January
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Standards (ASCA/CEW): 13.1.11B,C,E,F,G,H
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Curriculum Delivery: Presentation
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Location: Evening
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Evaluation and Assessment: Attendance
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Stakeholder Responsible: Administration, Counselors, Teachers
SAP Program
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Audience: All Students
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Timeline: August-June
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Standards (ASCA/CEW): 13.3.11A,C,E,G
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Curriculum Delivery: Video or Live Presentation
-
Location: High School Conference Room
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Evaluation and Assessment: Attendance
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselors, Community Counselors, Administration
Senior Check-in Meetings
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Audience: Grade 12
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Timeline: September, October
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Standards (ASCA/CEW): 13.1.11H,D
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Curriculum Delivery: Naviance, PowerSchool
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Location: High School Counseling Office
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Evaluation and Assessment: Meeting with Counselor
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselors
Presentation: College Application Process
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Audience: Grade 11
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Timeline: January
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Standards (ASCA/CEW):
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Curriculum Delivery: PowerPoint
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Location: Junior level classrooms
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Evaluation and Assessment: Post Evaluation
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselors
College Application Assistance
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Audience: Grade 12
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Timeline: September - November
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Standards (ASCA/CEW):
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Curriculum Delivery: Naviance, College websites
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Location: High School Counseling Office
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Evaluation and Assessment: Completed Application
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselors
Parent Presentation: Financial Aid
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Audience: Grade 11 & 12
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Timeline: October
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Standards (ASCA/CEW):
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Curriculum Delivery: Powerpoint
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Location: Pottsgrove High School
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Evaluation and Assessment: Attendance
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselor, Speaker
Dual Enrollment / AP Informational Meeting
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Audience: Grades 9-11
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Timeline: Course Selection
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Standards (ASCA/CEW): 13.11.1.A
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Curriculum Delivery: PowerPoint
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Location: Classrooms
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Evaluation and Assessment: Attendance
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Stakeholder Responsible: Assistant Principal, Counselors, AP Teachers
Course Selection / Course Selection Meetings
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Audience: Grades 9-11
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Timeline: February - June
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Standards (ASCA/CEW): 13.1.11.A,B,H
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Curriculum Delivery: Powerschool
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Location: Classrooms
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Evaluation and Assessment: Completed Course Selection
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselors & Teachers
Naviance Overview
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Audience: Grade 9
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Timeline: November
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Standards (ASCA/CEW): 13.1.11,B,C,F, 13.2.11C
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Curriculum Delivery: Naviance, PowerPoint
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Location: Freshmen level classrooms
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Evaluation and Assessment: Attendance
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselors
Testing Information
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Audience: Grade 11
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Timeline: October
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Standards (ASCA/CEW):
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Curriculum Delivery: Electronic communication, College Board website
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Location: Daytime, Email
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Evaluation and Assessment: Attendance
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselor
PSAT’s and Beyond
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Audience: Grade 10
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Timeline: December
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Standards (ASCA/CEW):
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Curriculum Delivery: PowerPoint
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Location: Sophomore level classrooms
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Evaluation and Assessment: Attendance
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselors
Student Exploratory Visit to WMCTC
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Audience: Grade 9, 10 & 11
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Timeline: September-May
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Standards (ASCA/CEW): 13.1.11F,E
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Curriculum Delivery: Individual student request
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Location: Daytime WMCTC
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Evaluation and Assessment:
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Stakeholder Responsible: Western Center Teachers, Counselors
9th Grade Orientation
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Audience: Grade 9
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Timeline: August
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Standards (ASCA/CEW):
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Curriculum Delivery: Presentation, Tour
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Location: High School Building
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Evaluation and Assessment: Participation
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Stakeholder Responsible: Orientation Leaders, Administration, Staff
ASVAB Test
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Audience: Optional Grade 10-12
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Timeline: January
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Standards (ASCA/CEW): CEW 13.1.11B,C,D
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Curriculum Delivery: ASVAB Test
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Location: High School Classroom
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Evaluation and Assessment: Completion of ASVAB
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselors
Course Selection Meeting Middle School
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Audience: Grade 8
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Timeline: January
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Standards (ASCA/CEW): 13.1.11A,B,H
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Curriculum Delivery: Presentation at Middle School
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Location: Daytime
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Evaluation and Assessment: Completed Course Selection
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselors, Principal, Assistant Principal, Teachers
NCAA Eligibility Presentation
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Audience: Student Athletes
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Timeline: Fall, Winter, Spring
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Standards (ASCA/CEW):
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Curriculum Delivery: PowerPoint
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Location: PGHS Evening
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Evaluation and Assessment: Attendance
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Stakeholder Responsible: Athletic Director/Counselor
Senior Survey
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Audience: Grade 12
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Timeline: Spring
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Standards (ASCA/CEW):
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Curriculum Delivery: Naviance Survey
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Location: Daytime
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Evaluation and Assessment: Attendance
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselor
Class Awards
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Audience: Grades 9-11
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Timeline: Fall, Winter, Spring
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Standards (ASCA/CEW):
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Curriculum Delivery: Assembly for parents/students
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Location: Evening
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Evaluation and Assessment: Attendance
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselors
AP Test Planning/Implementation
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Audience: Grades 9-12
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Timeline: Fall, Spring
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Standards (ASCA/CEW):
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Curriculum Delivery: AP Exams
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Location: High School Classrooms
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Evaluation and Assessment: Completion of AP Exam
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselor
Senior Awards
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Audience: Grade 12
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Timeline: Spring
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Standards (ASCA/CEW):
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Curriculum Delivery: Evening Presentation
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Location: High School Auditorium
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Evaluation and Assessment: Attendance
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselor
Scholarships
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Audience: Grade 12
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Timeline: Ongoing
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Standards (ASCA/CEW):
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Curriculum Delivery: Naviance/Scholarship Bulletin/HS Website
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Location: High School
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Evaluation and Assessment:
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Stakeholder Responsible: Counselor