Guidance

Southside's core school counseling curriculum consists of structured lessons designed to help students attain the desired competencies and to provide all students with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills appropriate for their developmental level. The school counseling core curriculum is delivered throughout the school and is systematically presented by school counselors in collaboration with classroom teachers.

Students are exposed to the following concepts during classroom guidance lessons:

The 5 Core Social Emotional Competencies outlined by CASEL: self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, relationship skills, & social awareness. Click HERE to learn more.
Conflict Resolution Strategies (Kelso's Choices)
Emotional Regulation (Zones of Regulation)
Career Opportunities
Drug Prevention (Red Ribbon Week)
Bully Prevention
Respect for Self/Others
Managing/Maintaining Friendships
Kindness/Compassion (Random Acts of Kindness/Bucket Filling)
Empathy
Responsibility
Study Skills
Coping Skills

SOME OF OUR FAVORITE LESSONS

2023 Meet the Counselors Lesson 1

Meet The Counselors

Our first lesson every year focuses on understanding who the school counselors are and what we do at Southside. We review the 5 Social Emotional Competencies and discuss our website, counseling request form, and parent survey.

Mario Bros Themed KSA Prep

Test Prep Lesson

3rd, 4th, and 5th graders learn about testing Power Ups and how to manage test anxiety.

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