Creech Road Elementary School Counseling
What is a Comprehensive School Counseling Program?
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Curricular & Program Concept
The professional school counselors at Creech Road are excited about encouraging students' academic, social-emotional, interpersonal, and career development. As school counselors, we offer a safe and caring environment where students can openly share their accomplishments, concerns, fears, and learn an awareness of perspective. Below is a list of some topics that are addressed throughout the school year. These topics are also aligned with the researched-based Second Step (S.E.L.) Program taught in grades K-5.
Character Education
Bully Prevention
Study Skills
Test Taking Strategies
Stress Management
Career Awareness
Conflict Resolution
Friendship/Social Skills
Coping Skills
Loss / Family Transitions
Drug Awareness
Self-Awareness/ Self-Esteem
The Path to Success
Monthly Character Traits
August/September
RESPECT
Treat people the way you want others to treat you
Being polite
Use respectful language such as "please and "thank you"
Respect rules in your community, at school, and at home
Respect others by being attentive when they are talking
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RESPONSIBILITY
Being dependable in carrying out obligations and duties.
Showing reliability and consistency in words and conduct.
Being accountable for your own actions.
Being committed to active involvement.
HONESTYBeing truthful.
Being justly and honorable
Being kind, helpful, and giving.
Valuing the feelings of others.
to understand the challenges of others and to want to do something about it
Being considerate, courteous, helpful, and understanding of others.
JUSTICE & FAIRNESS
Treating everyone fairly under established rules and laws.
Treating all people with honesty and respect.
Giving everyone equal opportunities to succeed.
Cooperating with one another.
Celebrating the uniqueness and value of everyone.
Making sure others are not treated badly
CITIZENSHIPDo your share to make your home, school, community and greater world better
Cooperate
Get involved in community affairs
Stay informed; vote
Be a good neighbor
Obey laws and rules
Respect authority
Protect the environment
Volunteer
COURAGE
Having the determination to do the right thing even when others do not
The strength to follow your conscience rather than the crowd.
Attempting difficult things that are worthwhile.
PERSERVERANCEBeing persistent in pursuit of worthy objectives despite the difficulty, opposition, or discouragement.
Exhibiting patience and having the fortitude to try again when confronted with delays, mistakes, or failures.
HOPE
Believing that you can do all things
Being optimistic and positive about your future
Believing you will be successful
Classroom Lessons and Small Groups
CLASSROOM GUIDANCE LESSONS
Classroom lessons occur once a month in K-5 classrooms. The lessons focus on various topics aligned with the researched-based SEL Second Step Program. Some topics range from social skills, conflict management skills, bullying, and self-advocacy. Lesson topics can change based on the needs of the grade level.
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SMALL GROUPS
Groups are offered for students to strengthen their skills in various areas. Some sample groups include making friends, study habits/organization skills, time management, and decision-making Groups typically consist of 6-8 students and can last between 4-8 weeks.
* All small groups listed above may not be offered. Groups offered to students depend on student needs. Other groups, not listed here, may be offered.
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Individual Counseling
Your school counselors are accessible to support all students and will implement a confidential environment. While school counselors can provide short term counseling, it may be appropriate for a student to receive a longer length of individual counseling. When more attention and intervention is required, your child's school counselor may help families to access additional support within the community.
Working With You
CONFIDENTIALITY
Creech Road students' and family's privacy is very important. All information shared with your child's school counselor will remain confidential unless…
* a student shares a plan to harm him/herself or someone else
* there is suspicion that a student may be a victim of abuse or neglect
In these situations, school counselors are required to report this information to parents and/or to appropriate agencies.
School counselors may share key factors of information with teachers/staff on a need to know basis, and the student and/or parent would be made aware. The shared information should remain confidential between all parties.
