Essential learner outcomes for Upper Elementary students include exploring the following ideas during the three years they spend in our building:
Social/Emotional Development Grades 4-6
Students will develop an understanding of self as an individual and as a member of a diverse local and global community.
Students will practice interacting with others in ways that respect individual and group differences.
Students will explore and practice personal safety skills and coping strategies
Academic Development Grades 4-6
Students will apply skills needed for educational achievement
Study skills, test-taking strategies, time management for organization and work completion
Students will apply the skills of transitioning between educational levels.
Understanding the individual responsibility and skills needed for educational tasks
Students will develop and monitor personal plans of study
Educational goal setting and planning
Career Development Grades 4-6
Student will apply career exploration and planning skills in the achievement of life career goals
Identify and compare interests and strengths with workers, explore the contribution of all jobs using the 6 career paths
Students will know where and how to obtain information about the world of work and post-secondary training/education.
Explore Missouri connections and the 6 career paths
Students will apply skills for career readiness and success.
Explore habits of successful work-readiness
Simplified students will be able to say:
I know and can share great things about me
I know how to make and keep friends
I know how to set and reach obtainable academic and personal goals
I am learning about and growing my personal character traits
I know how to ask for help if I need assistance for academic and personal concerns
I can contribute to my school community
I have respect for others' opinions and ideas
I respect differences in people
I make safe and healthy choices
I know how to use coping skills when things change
I can compromise
I can tell you how am feeling
I know the six career paths
I know how to access information about careers, training and salaries
School guidance lessons are aligned to Missouri State Learning standards in three specific areas. Academic skills, career development, and social/emotional development are the emphasis of our essential learning outcomes for each grade level. These standards were last updated by the state of Missouri in 2016. These expectations can been seen here: School Counseling Grade Level Expectations K-12
The Upper Elementary Counseling Lesson topics can be found in my August News Letter.
For examples of supplementary lessons students might receive see the following link. These are samples and our lessons vary to meet the specific learning styles and needs for each group of students. Missouri School Counselor Sample Lessons
This link goes to the K-12 Logan-Rogersville Counselor Manual updated Fall 2022. As required for state program alignment, counseling departments update local district manuals every 3 to 5 years to make sure we are using the current standards and program information along with assessing the needs of the local district students, caregivers, and other stakeholders. Fall 2022 Logan-Rogersville School Counselor Manual