6th Grade

Students will have the opportunity to learn more about me, discover how to reach a counselor or a member of the student services team when support is needed, gain an understanding of the daily responsibilities of school counselors, and receive insight into upcoming classroom counseling lessons. Additionally, students will explore strategies for academic success and learn how we maintain confidentiality while collaborating with staff and the school community to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all students.  

ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors:

• M1. Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being. 

• B-SMS 7. Demonstrate effective coping skills when faced with a problem.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will identify cause and effect relationship between emotions and choices and identify coping skills that will help them to make good choices when experiencing intense feelings.

Coping Skills L1: Pre-Test Link

Coping Skills L1: Post-Test Link

As part of our commitment to student safety and well-being, all middle and high schools in the Wake County Public School System are required to show the Protecting Our Students videos to students in grades 6–12 during the school year. A state law passed in 2023 requires that all public school students in grades 6–12 view these videos.

These age-appropriate videos were developed by the Center for Safer Schools in collaboration with Capitol Broadcasting Company. They are designed to educate students about inappropriate behavior and adult misconduct in school settings, help students learn skills to stay safe, and identify trusted adults they can turn to for help. Our goal is to empower students with knowledge while approaching this important and sensitive topic with care and respect.

ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors:

• B-SMS 9. Personal safety skills 

Learning Objectives:  

🎯 After watching the video, students will be able to:

• Recognize what inappropriate behavior by an adult is and what it might look like if it is happening to them or someone they know

• Learn and practice healthy behaviors and skills to stay safe

• Identify a trusted adult they can go to for help
  
  

🎥 Families may preview the videos on YouTube using the link below:

➡️ Protecting Our Students Video

➡️Letter to Families from Mr. Burleson, Our Principal