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WKMS School Counseling & Advisement Advisory Council December 5, 2012. WKMS School Counseling & Advisement Mission The mission of the WKMS School Counseling and Advisement program is to provide a comprehensive, developmental school counseling program
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WKMS School Counseling & Advisement Advisory Council December 5, 2012
WKMS School Counseling & Advisement Mission The mission of the WKMS School Counseling and Advisement program is to provide a comprehensive, developmental school counseling program that allows the opportunity for all students to become productive and successful 21st century learners in the academic, personal/social, and career domains through efforts of home, school, and community.
Upcoming Events • Planning for High School & Beyond Parent Workshop • IGP Conferences for 8th Graders • 7th & 8th Grade Job Shadowing Day • Lunch & Learn • Career &Technology Expo • Implement a Student Lead Bully Prevention Program • WKMS Visits SGE, WKES, & OGE for Transitioning to Middle School • Parent Orientation for Rising 6th Graders
Components of a School Counseling Program • Responsive Services 30%-40% • Classroom Guidance 25%-35% • Individual Planning 15%-25% • System Support 10%-15%
Small Groups • Peer Tutoring for Math • ADHD/Impulse Control for Boys • Lunch Bunch • New Student • Girls’ Group
Classroom Guidance Lessons • Introductions 6th, 7th, 8th • Leaders Have Courage (Bullying Prevention)- 6th • Leaders Are Good Problem Solvers (Conflict Resolution)-6th • Leaders Communicate Responsibly & Respectfully (Internet Safety)- 7th • Leaders Model Caring Relationships (Building Relationships)- 7th • Leaders Make Good Choices (Decision Making)- 8th • Leaders Have Focus (Explore Results)- 8th
Other Activities • Assist with Special Olympics Fan Club/ Activities • Coordinate Services for Needy Families • Facilitate Snack Pack Program • Coordinate a Parent Workshop at WKES on Transitioning to Middle School • Coordinate a Parent Workshop on New Trends & Fads Among Youth -LRADAC • Co-Facilitate the Knitting Club • Facilitate Career Exploration Activity to LTC • Assist with School-Wide Walking Program • Coordinate Lunch & Learn with WKHS • Facilitate PSAT & SAT Workshops • Sponsor a New Teacher Welcome • Team Member on Advisory Councils for WKES, WKHS, & OGE • Team Member on SIC, RTI, LEAP, Caring Communities, and District Technology
Program Goals Learning to Learn: To close the achievement gap in math from fall 2012 to spring 2013 by increasing MAP scores by 7 points for students who are at a specific NWEA performance range. Learning to Live: To decrease discipline referrals by 5% from the 2011-2012 school year to 2012-2013 school year for a targeted group of seventh grade students who display traits similar to a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Learning to Work: To increase students’ understanding of “middle skill” jobs by 10% as evidenced by pre and post test data for each career activity conducted in the 2012-2013 school year.
Upcoming Events • Planning for High School & Beyond Parent Workshop • IGP Conferences for 8th Graders • 7th & 8th Grade Job Shadowing Day • Lunch & Learn-8th Grade • Career &Technology Expo for 6th-8th • WKMS Visits SGE, WKES, & OGE Transitioning to Middle School • Parent Orientation for Rising 6th Graders