THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GUIDANCE PROGRAM IS DEVELOPMENTAL IN NATURE
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ALL CHILDREN HAVE THE RIGHT TO LEARN AND BE HAPPY
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Mrs. Barbara Arieti (Grades 2 to 4)
Mr. John Baker (Grades Pre-K to 1 |
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There are five main components of the guidance and counseling program at Prince Edward County Elementary:
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1. Classroom Guidance: A school counselor will visit each classroom every two weeks for classroom guidance lessons. Some topics would include social skills, career awareness, and improving academic skills.
2. Counseling: Individual and Group Counseling
3. Consultation: Parents, Teachers, Administrators, Community Resource Persons
4.Coordination: Big Sibling Program
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Guidance Management System
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5. Collaboration: Advisory Council, Grade Group Meetings, and School & Community Organizations
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All guidance activities are taught in accordance to the state Kindergarten through fourth grade SOL's.
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STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAMS IN
VIRGINIA PUBLIC SCHOOL |
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Academic Development Goal
Students will acquire the academic preparation essential to choose from a variety of educational, training, and employment options upon completion of secondary school. |
Grades K-3:
Students will:
EA1. Understand the expectations of the educational environment,
EA2. Understand the importance of individual effort, hard work, and persistence,
EA3. Understand the relationship of academic achievement to current and future success in school,
EA4. Understand that mistakes are essential to the learning process,
EA5. Demonstrate individual initiative and a positive interest in learning,
EA6. Use appropriate communication skills to ask for help when needed,
EA7. Work independently to achieve academic success,
EA8. Work cooperatively in small and large groups towards a common goal, and
EA9. Use study skills and test-taking strategies. |
Grades 4:
Students will:
EA10. Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses related to learning,
EA11. Demonstrate time management and organizational skills,
EA12. Apply study skills necessary for academic achievement,
EA13. Use critical thinking skills and test-taking strategies, and
EA14. Understand the choices, options, and requirements of the middle school environment. |
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Career Development Goal
Students will investigate the world of work in order to make informed career decisions. |
Grades K-3:
Students will:
EC1. Understand the concepts of job and career,
EC2. Understand that behaviors such as punctuality, courtesy, proper dress and proper language are essential to current and future success,
EC3. Understand the relationship of individual effort, hard work and persistence to achievement,
EC4. Understand the importance of teamwork in working towards a common goal,
EC5. Demonstrate the decision making process, and
EC6. Demonstrate goal setting. |
Grades 4:
Students will:
EC7. Recognize the benefits of both individual initiative and teamwork,
EC8. Recognize that the changing workplace requires lifelong learning,
EC9. Identify hobbies and interests, and
EC10. Identify career choices through exploration. |
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Personal/Social Development Goal
Students will acquire an understanding of, and respect for, self and others, and the skills to be responsible citizens.
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Grades K-3
Students will:
EP1. Exhibit the principles of character, including honesty, trustworthiness, respect for the rights and property of others, respect for rules and laws, taking responsibility for one's own actions, fairness, caring, and citizenship,
EP2. Understand how to make and keep friends and work cooperatively with others,
EP3. Understand that Americans are one people of many diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and national origins who are united as Americans by common customs and traditions,
EP4. Demonstrate good manners and respectful behavior towards others,
EP5. Demonstrate self-discipline and self-reliance,
EP6. Identify resource people in the school and community and understand how to seek their help, and
EP7. Understand the importance of short- and long-term goals. |
Grades 4:
Students will:
EP8. Understand change as a part of growth,
EP9. Understand decision making and problem solving strategies,
EP10. Identify the emotional and physical dangers of substance use and abuse,
EP11. Use strategies for managing peer pressure, and
EP12. Use strategies for handling conflict in a peaceful way. |
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Contact:
Email Mrs. Ariet: barbara.arieti@pecps.k12.va.us
Email Mr. Baker: john.baker@pecps.k12.va.us |
Links:
THE GUIDANCE CURRICULUM FOUR YEAR OLD PROGRAM
KINDERGARTEN
FIRST GRADE
WHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELORS
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