Guidance Class

K-5 Overview

Growth Mindset & Goal Setting

Emotion Management 

Empathy & Kindness

Problem Solving

Instruction

Student receive whole group instruction once a week for 30 minutes. Classes are structured to promote student collaboration of application of real life scenarios. 

Importance

Whole group guidance classes in grades K–5 are important because they give every student access to social-emotional learning, problem-solving, and life skills in a consistent and equitable way. These lessons build classroom community, teach skills like empathy, self-control, and conflict resolution, and help students practice positive behaviors together.

Middle School Overview

Mindsets & Goals

Developing a Positive Sense of Self

Thoughts, Emotions, & Decisions

Managing Relationships & Social Conflict

Instruction

MS Students receive Guidance class once or twice a week (depending on the trimester) for 40 minutes. Students will engage in frequent conversation and application of their lfie skills to practice what they learn. 

Importance

Middle school guidance lessons  support students during a time of rapid growth and change; academically, socially, and emotionally. These lessons help students build skills in self-awareness, decision-making, peer relationships, and managing stress. They also prepare students for the transition to high school by introducing career exploration and goal-setting.