School counselors deliver a comprehensive school counseling curriculum for students in grades 6-8 that covers three primary domains: academic, career and social-emotional learning. Please see attached pacing guide for details on topics and delivery timeframe.
Month
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Grade 5 (transition)
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Grade 6
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Grade 7
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Grade 8
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August
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6th Grade Orientation
Introduction to
School Counselor
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September
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CLMS Resources for Success
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Career exploration (Naviance)
Communication (T1 Health students)
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Post-secondary planning/Naviance (T1 Wellness students)
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October
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Organization/Time Management
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Stereotypes
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WHS & Tech School Presentations
LANCER Walk
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November
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Coping Skills
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Learning Style and Strategies
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Self-Advocacy
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December
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Communication Styles
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Bullying/Social Media
Communication (T2 Health students)
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Post-secondary planning/Naviance (T2 Wellness students)
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January
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S.M.A.R.T. Goals/Intro to Naviance
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Career Day interest survey
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Intro to WHS and Plan of Studies
Draft of 9th grade schedule
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February
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Growth Mindset
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Career Day
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High School course selections
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March
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Empathy
Respecting Personal Boundaries
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Gossip/Rumors Lesson
Communication (T3 Health students)
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Post-secondary planning/Naviance (T3 Wellness students)
Finishing Middle School Strong/Growth Mindset
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April
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Healthy Friendships
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May
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Introduction to Clark Lane Middle School
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Course planning for 7th grade
Course selections
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Course planning for 8th grade
Course selections
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