Students in all grade levels will have age-appropriate lessons in the following areas:
Self- Awareness
Identifying Feelings
Identifying Traits
Social Awareness
Recognizing others feelings
Empathy
Disagreeing with others
Respect for other people’s feelings and belongings
Self- Management
Monitoring Stress and coping skills
Growth Mindset - Developing Grit
Showing Self Control
Goal Setting
Responsible Decision Making
Communicating
Appropriate behavior
Following rules
Safety
September
This month, sixth-grade students will participate in their first counseling lesson of the year. During this session, students will:
Review the role of the school counselor and the many ways the counseling department supports students.
Learn about safe reporting procedures for concerns such as bullying or situations that need adult support.
Identify trusted adults in the school community who can help when issues arise.
Explore the TIPS reporting tool available on Sycamore, which allows students or parents to confidentially (and, if preferred, anonymously) report safety concerns.
This lesson empowers students to speak up, seek help when needed, and take an active role in creating a safe, respectful, and welcoming school environment.
October
In 6th grade we will discuss healthy habits for student success. We will explore the following areas briefly and will work through real-life actions we can do to be successful as students practicing these healthy choices and habits.
Sleep habits
Screen time habits
Personal hygiene
Study skills and organization
Practicing kindness, compassion and gratitude
Using movement/exercise daily to positively impact our physical and mental wellness
Healthy eating
Relaxation/Coping skills
Model healthy behaviors
Healthy friendships