The scope and sequence of the elementary guidance curriculum is addressed in the areas of self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, relationship skills, and social awareness. Through lessons planned and delivered by the John H. Shary Elementary Counseling Department, the needs of students are met. These lessons and activities are aligned with the district's Counseling Year at a Glance, the CKH Curriculum, and the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs.  By following the Texas Model, we are able to target the following areas:

• Interpersonal Effectiveness - educating students about communication skills, empathy, and relationship skill sets when working with others

• Intrapersonal Effectiveness - helping students build self-awareness, manage emotions, and foster relationship skills

• Personal Health and Safety - guiding students to make healthy life choices that embody the whole person while at the same time recognizing risks, and creating a safe and secure environment. 

• Post-Secondary Education and Career Readiness - exposing students to secondary pathways, post-secondary educational pathways, and linking interests to skill sets for future success. 

The counselors at John H. Shary Elementary collected data from teachers, parents, and students in the form of a campus needs assessment. From this needs assessment, Conflict resolution and stress/anxiety, were identified as two areas of high need. Please see the attached lessons below to learn how the needs of the campus were addressed in the form of guidance lessons across grade levels through guidance classes and parent presentations

Perception Data
Student climate surveys indicate that students rate peer respect on campus at 3.4 out of 4.0. This suggests that some students may struggle to consider or understand their peers’ feelings. The empathy lesson directly addresses this by teaching perspective-taking and encouraging kind, thoughtful responses, aiming to enhance students’ sense of safety and connection.

Outcome Data
Discipline data from the 2024–2025 school year showed an increase in incidents such as name-calling, exclusion, and physical altercations among 3rd–6th graders. By teaching empathy skills, students gain a better understanding of how their words and actions affect others. This is expected to reduce negative interactions, strengthen peer relationships, and positively influence discipline outcomes.

Process Data
Process data included the number of empathy lessons delivered and small-group sessions on conflict resolution. Regular monitoring of these data ensures that all students are receiving instruction and support in the skills necessary to achieve the desired outcomes.

School Counselors at John H. Shary Elementary collaborate with various stakeholders in the following ways:

Parents and Families:

• Facilitate parent education workshops
  
  

• Maintain ongoing communication and networking opportunities
  
  

• Support academic planning and transition to middle school
  
  

• Conduct one-on-one parent conferences
  
  

Teachers:

• Coordinate and support classroom guidance activities delivered by homeroom teachers
  
  

• Provide classroom guidance lessons directly to students
  
  

• Organize classroom speakers to promote college and career readiness
  
  

• Assist with the identification of at-risk and gifted and talented (GT) students
  
  

• Support implementation of the SISD Summit Program
  
  

• Collaborate on interventions that enhance student success
  
  

Administrators:

• Partner on initiatives to strengthen school climate
  
  

• Develop and support student behavioral management plans
  
  

• Contribute to Response to Intervention (RTI) processes for academic and behavioral needs
  
  

• Conduct and analyze school-wide needs assessments
  
  

• Review student data and outcomes to inform programming
  
  

• Engage in system support and community outreach efforts
  
  

Students:

• Promote peer education and peer support initiatives
  
  

• Provide academic support and foster a positive school climate
  
  

• Offer leadership development and college/career readiness education through Pathful Jr. and Sharyland Pioneer High School CTE partnerships
  
  

• Coordinate service projects and outreach opportunities
  
  

• Deliver crisis intervention, referrals, classroom guidance, small group, and individual counseling services