Our school counselors provide developmentally appropriate classroom guidance lessons to support the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students. In alignment with the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs, guidance lessons are proactive and designed to help students build skills that support success in school and beyond. Lessons are provided throughout the school year and are tailored to meet the developmental needs of each grade level.

The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs

PurposeFull People Curriculum

Dear Family, We are thankful for you being part of our school community! The world is changing quickly and we want to do everything we can to help students be successful in school and life. We are excited to tell you that we will be using a program called PurposeFull People this year. This program teaches skills that will help students be successful in school and in life. We believe that students should have safe, predictable places to learn where they feel included. Students should have healthy and helpful connections with teachers and classmates. They should also experience learning that will help them tackle challenges inside and outside of school. PurposeFullPeople is more than a set of lessons. It is a partnership between schools and families to create a place where students feel like they belong and learn skills that will help them be the best they can be! Purposefull People has three main goals for students: Be Kind, Be Strong, and Be Well.

● Be Kind: Social skills like listening, friendship, solving conflicts, and leadership.

● Be Strong: Skills that help students focus, stay organized, and set goals.

● Be Well: Skills that help students handle their emotions and deal with stress.

This year, you’ll be invited to join the fun! In our campus newsletters, we will be sharing information about the skills and strengths being taught each month. This will include some ways to build these skills at home, discussion starters, and fun challenges you can try with your family. The path forward is full of growth! We cannot wait to partner with you in this work…

To teach students how to build strong friendships
To work together to solve problems, big and small
To grow skills for life
To become PurposeFull People

In Van Alstyne ISD we love to partner with our Panther Parents in supporting our students' social-emotional, academic, and career success!

Interested in learning more about our PurposeFull People school counseling curriculum through Character Strong? Click the LINK HERE!