LCPS School Counseling David Royhab, Director of School Counseling Briar Woods High School

Agenda Emotional Safety & Academic Pressure Emotional Safety & Bullying – proactive/reactive

School Counseling Three Domains Personal and Social Development Academic Advising Post-Secondary Planning

Emotional Safety & Academic Pressures Expectations – Real and perceived College – I’ve got to be good enough Peers – Keep-up/out-perform; Comparing self to the exceptions Perfectionism – I have to get A’s on everything Over-extending – Enrolling in classes outside of current skill level

Emotional Safety & Academic Pressures School counselors do not “push” kids to take/do more, nor are they “gatekeepers” to higher-level courses School counselors do encourage balance and health School counselors do encourage students and parents to make thoughtful decisions about the courses they take PBIS – Resiliency Strategies Sometimes (a lot of times!) the answer is the student needs to back-off!

Take the most challenging classes that you can handle. “Lesson in Balance” Take the most challenging classes that you can handle.

“Lesson in Balance” (1)Take the most challenging classes that you can (2) reasonably handle.

(1)Take the most challenging classes you can “Lesson in Balance” (1)Take the most challenging classes you can (2) reasonably handle. And…(3) take classes you’re truly interested in, enjoy high school, have a social life, participate in activities, not be overwhelmed, be happy and be healthy!

“Lesson in Balance” Take classes you’re truly interested in, enjoy high school, have a social life, participate in activities, not be overwhelmed, be happy and be healthy. Make sure you can reasonably handle your classes – discuss what is “reasonable” in your family Take the most challenging classes that you can

Support School counselor School social worker Support groups Student Assessment Program Falcon Flyer and similar programs

Support Comprehensive Scheduling programs Scheduling nights (AP Night, Curriculum Night, etc.) Scheduling fairs Teacher recommendations Counselor scheduling meetings Program of Studies, Curriculum Guides, Syllabi

Bullying Prevention Programs & Activities PBIS – reinforces positive behavior rather than focusing on negative consequences for negative behavior Expect respect Student created videos Stop, Walk & Talk strategies Cyberbullying units Anti-bullying “weeks” and assemblies Unity Day Book discussions

Resolving Bullying or Student Conflict Issues School Administration School Safety & Security School Counseling

LCPS School Counseling David Royhab, Director of School Counseling Briar Woods High School