1. HCES School Counselors Kristy Barton Grades K, 2, 4 Lauren Hooten Grades 1,3,5

2. What Counselors Do Guidance lessons- developed using the TEA guidelines for elementary guidance curriculum Small Group Guidance/Counseling Individual Guidance/Counseling 504 Red Ribbon Week Activities Review Student Records Limited English Students

3. Guidance Lessons 1 st Six Weeks- Interpersonal Effectiveness Respecting Others Develop Healthy Relationships/Friendships Meet The Counselor – Who is the counselor and how can they help you?

4. Guidance Lessons 2 nd Six Weeks – Responsible Behavior Bullying Cyberbullying Rules/Routines/Procedures Red Ribbon Week

5. Guidance Lessons 3 rd Six Weeks – Motivation to Achieve and Decision-Making, Goal-Setting, Planning and Problem Solving Academic Potential/Success Career Exploration – Paws in Jobland Steps to Problem Solve Peer Pressure Leaderships Skills Goal Setting

6. Guidance Lessons 4 th Six Weeks – Cross- Cultural Effectiveness Diversity Teaching Tolerance Being Unique MLK/Black History Month/President’s Day, etc.

7. Guidance Lessons 5 th Six Weeks – Self- Confidence Self-Esteem vs. Self-Efficacy Feeling and Emotions Test Anxiety

8. Guidance Lessons 6 th Six Weeks – Communication Skills Listening Skills Body Language and Tone of Voice Role Playing/Modeling Appropriately Expressing Emotions

9. Small Group and Individual Guidance/Counseling Topics Academic Improvement Behavior Understanding Self and Others Decision Making Respect Social Skills Test Taking

10. Other Resources Communities in School Amber Brown 254-518-3000 Student Liaison/Attendance Monitor Sara Reding or Paul Chace 254-547-1227 Military Liaison Terry Jones 254-547-1227 STAARY Appointment Set Up 254-773-5802