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 school year to 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 school year.

Upcoming Events Planning for High School & Beyond Parent Workshop IGP Conferences for 8th Graders 7th & 8th Grade Job Shadowing Day Lunch & Learn-8 th Grade Career &Technology Expo for 6 th -8th WKMS Visits SGE, WKES, & OGE Transitioning to Middle School Parent Orientation for Rising 6th Graders

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