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	Riverside Elementary school counselors teach a comprehensive, developmental guidance curriculum. Classroom guidance lessons are taught using a variety of methods including activities, music, drawing, stories, games, worksheets, role playing, puppets, videos, and PowerPoint. Counselors visit each classroom once every 3-4 weeks for 30-45 minute guidance lessons. Guidance lessons are focused on three domains: educational (E), personal/social (P/S) and career (C).  Educational development encompasses strategies that maximize and support student learning. Career development gives students the foundation for developing skills, attitude and knowledge for the school to work transition. Personal/social development affords the basis for personal and social growth that plays a vital role in educational and career success. Riverside Guidance lessons abide by Gwinnett Counties Academic, Knowledge and Skills (AKS). Below are the listed competencies for each grade level that your child will know and be able to do as a result of participating in a developmental guidance program. Kindergarten / First / Second / Third / Fourth / Fifth Kindergarten Students will: Academic Development (Standards 1.A., 1.B., 1.C.) 1. Learn the importance of using listening skills at all times in school. (KLA_A2005-2) (CE) (LA.K.1) (A:A2.3) 2. Follow classroom rules and be able to explain what those rules mean. (EMLA_A2002-2) (KSS_C1998-9) (CE) (A:B1.3) (PS:A2.1) 3. Follow spoken directions given in school. (EMLA_A2002-2) (CE) (A:B1.3) Cultivate school success by taking responsibility for their actions (self-control). (KPE_D2002-12) (CE) (H.K.11) (A:A3.1) (PS:A1.8) Career Development (Standards 2.A., 2.B., 2.C.) Learn about various careers and occupations. (KSS_D1998-14) (CE) (SS.K.8) (C:A1.2) Life Skills (Standards 3.A., 3.B., 3.C.) 6. Express feelings appropriately and recognize the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions (ex. learning anger management skills) (KHE_G2002-8) (CE) (H.K.13) (PS:A1.5) 7. Develop positive attitudes towards self as a unique and worthy person. (KSS_C1998-7) (CE) (H.K.10) (PS:A1.1) 8. Identify and respect similarities and differences of others. (KHE_G2002-8) (CE) (SS.K.14) (PS:A2.3) 9. Explore the difference between appropriate and inappropriate touches. (CE) (H.K.24) (PS:C1.3) Identify strategies for stopping inappropriate touches. (KHE_B2002-2) (CE) (H.K.25) (PS:C1.6) (PS:C1.1) Back to Top First Grade Students will: Academic Development (Standards 1.A., 1.B., 1.C.) 1. Acquire skills to improve learning (ex: on-task behaviors, positive attitude, perseverance) (EMLA_A2002-2) (CE) (A:A2.1) (A:A2.2) Use listening skills to follow oral and written directions. (1LA_A2005-4) (1LA_B2005-17) (CE) (A:A1.5) (A:B1.3) Accept mistakes as essential to the learning process. (CE) (A:A1.4) Learn when and how to ask for help with schoolwork. (CE) (A:A2.3) Demonstrate personal responsibility in following rules. (CE) (A:A3.1) Career Development (Standards 2.A., 2.B., 2.C.) Explore personal likes and dislikes as they relate to various careers and occupations. (EMLA_A2002-3) (CE) (C:C1.3) Life Skills (Standards 3.A., 3.B., 3.C.) Demonstrate respect for oneself as well as others. (CE) (H.1.12) (PS:A2.2) Learn about ways to handle disagreements without fighting (conflict resolution). (1HE_G2002-8) (CE) (H.1.8) (PS:B1.6) Learn how to make and keep friends. (1HE_G2002-8) (CE) (H.1.11) (PS:A2.8) Recognize the difference between the feelings associated with appropriate and inappropriate physical contact. (1HE_B2002-2) (CE) (H.1.25) (PS:C1.3) Identify strategies for stopping inappropriate touches including sexual abuse. (1HE_B2002-2) (CE) (H.1.26) (PS:C1.6) (PS:C1.1) Back to Top Second Grade Students will: Academic Development (Standards 1.A., 1.B., 1.C.) 1. Demonstrate the ability to work independently and cooperatively with other students. (CE) (A:A3.2) Practice effective listening skills in order to follow directions. (2HE_G2002-8) (CE) (A:B1.3) Follow multi-step directions. (2LA_A2005-3) (CE) (A:B1.3) Identify attitudes and behaviors that lead to successful learning (i.e. test-taking skills, work habits). (2HE_G2002-8) (CE) (H.2.12) (A:A1.5) Career Development (Standards 2.A., 2.B., 2.C.) Learn connections between education and possible careers and occupations. (EMLB_A2002-15) (CE) (C:B2.1) Life Skills (Standards 3.A., 3.B., 3.C.) Learn appropriate decision-making skills. (2SS_B1998-6) (CE) (H.2.11) (PS:B1.1) Understand the relationship between behaviors and consequences. (2SS_B1998-6) (CE) (H.2.11) (PS:B1.2) Learn conflict resolution skills. (2HE_G2002-8) (CE) (H.2.13) (PS:B1.3) (PS:B1.5) Recognize the difference between the feelings associated with appropriate and inappropriate physical contact. (CE) (PS:C1.3) Examine and practice safety skills including preventing/stopping sexual abuse. (2HE_B2002-2) (CE) (PS:C1.4) (PS:C1.6) Back to Top Third Grade Students will: Academic Development (Standards 1.A., 1.B., 1.C.) 1. Develop skills to work independently. (CE) (PE.3.9) (A:B1.7) Explore effective test-taking strategies and stress management techniques. (3HE_G2002-8) (CE) (H.3.11) (PS:C1.10) Follow both written and spoken directions. (3LA_A2005-4) (3LA_B2005-24) (CE) (A:B1.3) Practice goal setting, time management, and organizational skills. (CE) (C:A1.6) (A:A2.1) Career Development (Standards 2.A., 2.B., 2.C.) Understand the differences among various careers and occupations. (EMLB_A2002-15) (CE) (C:A1.2) (C:B1.7) Work cooperatively in small groups to solve problems. (CE) (PE.3.9) (C:A1.4) Life Skills (Standards 3.A., 3.B., 3.C.) Apply effective problem-solving skills to make safe and healthy choices. (3HE_E2002-6) (CE) (H.3.3) (PS:C1.7) Learn appropriate responses to bullying/harassment. (3HE_E2002-6) (CE) (H.3.3) (H.3.12) (PS:C1.2) Identify sources of positive and negative influences (peers, family, community, media.) (3HE_E2002-6) (CE) (PS:B1.8) Use effective communication skills. (3EMLB_A2002-3) (CE) (H.3.9) (PS:A2.6) Develop a healthy self-concept by making positive choices. (3HE_G2009-9) (CE) (H.3.10) (PS:A1.8) Examine and practice safety skills including preventing/stopping sexual abuse. (3HE_B2002-2) (CE) (H.3.21) (PS:C1.3) (PS:C1.6) Back to Top Fourth Grade Students will: Academic Development (Standards 1.A., 1.B., 1.C.) 1. Identify personal strengths and weaknesses to positively influence school performance. (CE) (A:A2.4) (A:A3.3) Learn and apply test-taking strategies. (CE) (LA.4.60) (A:B1.3) Utilize organizational and time management skills to complete school assignments. (CE) (LA.4.60) (A:A2.1) (C:A2.9) Learn and apply goal-setting strategies. (CE) (A:B2.4) (C:A1.6) Career Development (Standards 2.A., 2.B., 2.C.) Explore how hobbies and personal interests relate to careers. (EMLB_A2002-15) (CE) (C:A1.8) (C:A1.9) Use conflict resolution skills to solve problems effectively. (4HE_F2002-10) (CE) (H.4.10) (C:C2.2) Learn how to prioritize time between work and leisure activities. (CE) (C:A1.10) (C:A1.7) Life Skills (Standards 3.A., 3.B., 3.C.) Accept responsibility and understand consequences for personal choices. (CE) (H.4.12) (A:A3.1) (PS:B1.2) Learn effective strategies related to peer pressure. (4HE_F2002-10) (CE) (H.4.8) (PS:C1.9) (PS:B1.8) Identify strategies to cope effectively with personal and classroom difficulties (conflict resolution skills). (4HE_F2002-10) (CE) (H.4.10) (PS:B1.4) Recognize and appreciate differences in others (culture, ethnicity, students with disabilities). (4HE_F2002-11) (CE) (H.4.11) (PS:A2.3) (PS:A2.4) Summarize and practice safety skills including preventing and stopping sexual abuse. (4H_A2002-1) (CE) (H.4.21) (PS:C1.3) (PS:C1.6) Back to Top Fifth Grade Students will: Academic Development (Standards 1.A., 1.B., 1.C.) 1. Apply time management and organizational skills to enhance personal and academic success. (CE) (A:C1.1) (A:B1.3) Utilize study skills to help achieve goals and reduce test-taking anxiety. (CE) (LA.5.65) (A:B2.1) (A:B2.5) Learn strategies to successfully transition to middle school (5HE_G2002-11) (CE) (H.5.18) (PS:A1.11) Career Development (Standards 2.A., 2.B., 2.C.) Identify how hobbies and personal interests influence possible careers and occupations. (5SS_G1998-36) (CE) (C:B1.2) Develop skills to locate information about possible careers and occupations. (5SS_B1998-10) (CE) (C:B1.5) (C:B1.6) Life Skills (Standards 3.A., 3.B., 3.C.) Demonstrate skills needed to cope with challenges in daily life. (5HE_G2002-11) (CE) (H.5.18) (PS:C1.11) Demonstrate behaviors needed to interact with peers effectively (friendship skills, avoiding peer pressure and bullying). (5HE_E2002-6) (CE) (H.5.5) (PS:A2.8) (PS:C1.9) Demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differences in others (culture, ethnic, students with disabilities). (EMLB_B2002-18) (EMLC_B2002-13) (CE) (PS:B1.7) Demonstrate the use of effective communication skills (verbal and nonverbal) in a variety of settings. (5LA_A2005-1) (CE) (PS:A2.6) (PS:A2.7) Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate school behaviors. (CE) (PS:A1.6) Identify neglectful, physical and sexually abusive situations and strategies for getting help. (5HE_B2002-2) (CE) (H.5.27) (H.5.28) (PS:C1.3) (PS:C1.6) Understand the relationship between effective work habits (responsibility, punctuality, and effort) and the world of work. (5SS_G1998-36) (CE) (C:A2.8) (A:C1.6) Back to Top
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