Elementary Guidance

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Elementary Guidance Program Web Page



Elementary Guidance Links 
Links for students and parents to learn more about topics such as: bullying, divorce, grief, mental health, physical health, and much more.
 
Just For Kids
A collection of fun and educational websites for children to visit. 
 
 

Photo of Peace Keepers Group

PeaceKeepers

PeaceKeepers is a peer mediation program at Roselawn.  Peer mediation offers students who are in conflict the opportunity to work with trained 4th and 5th grade peer mediators who will assist them in resolving their problem through a step by step process.   These problems are typical, everyday issues that kids face during the school day that are often referred to teachers but could easily be resolved by the students themselves through a peer mediation process.

Students request mediations by completing a request form and placing it in a peer mediation mailbox.  Mailboxes and forms are located in both of our main hallways.  The 5th grade mediators are in charge of checking the mail, collecting the forms, and bringing them to the counselor.  The PeaceKeepers or the counselor contact the students and schedule the mediation, which takes place in the counselor's office.  All students at Roselawn are encouraged to request peer mediation when they need assistance in solving conflicts at school.

AWESOME KID PROGRAM

Roselawn staff and support staff are encouraged to recognize students when they are being exceptionally courteous and kind by filling out an AWESOME KID ticket.  The ticket is given to the student who will then drop it in the box located on the table outside Mrs. Bridges' guidance office.

On Friday of each week two names will be drawn out of the box.  These students will be given a small special prize and their names will be posted on the bulletin board.  All students who were given AWESOME KID tickets during the week will have their tickets posted on the AWESOME KID bulletin board located in the hallway across from the principal's office and a letter will be sent home to their parents to share the good news!  The names and tickets will remain on the bulletin board until the following Friday.

On the last school day of each month we will have a drawing for an AWESOME KID t-shirt.  All students who have received an AWESOME KID ticket will be eligible for the t-shirt drawing. 

 

Awesome Kid Ticket
This is the ticket that is given to students who are caught doing something extra special. Staff members fill out the ticket and give it to the student, who then places it in the drawing box.
 
Awesome Kid Letter Home to Parents
This is the letter that I send home to parents, sharing the good news that their child has received an Awesome Kid ticket for their behavior.
 
 

Bulldog High Five

Bulldog High Five

We expect all students to:

  1. Be respectful of themselves and others.
  2. Assume responsibility/ownership for their own actions, words, and attitudes.
  3. Listen to the directives of all adult role models in their lives.
  4. Appropriately communicate their needs to other students and adults in a courteous manner.
  5. Try their best in all they do. 

     

     

     

 
 

Wisconsin Developmental Guidance Model
The Wisconsin Developmental Guidance Model emphasizes the development of nine competencies to guide the student from early childhood to adulthood
 
 
Comprehensive School Counseling Program
Definition and goals of comprehensive school counseling


The Four Components of a Comprehensive School Counseling Program

 School Guidance Curriculum

  1. Academic support, including organizational, study and test-taking skills
  2. Goal setting and decision-making
  3. Career awareness, exploration and planning
  4. Education on understanding self and others
  5. Peer relationships, coping strategies and effective social skills
  6. Communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution
  7. Substance abuse education
  8. Multicultural/diversity awarenes

Individual Student Planning

  1. Academic planning
  2. Goal setting/decision- making
  3. Education on understanding of self, including strengths and weaknesses
  4. Transition plans

Responsive Services

  1. Individual and small-group counseling
  2. Individual/family/school crisis intervention
  3. Conflict resolution
  4. Consultation/collaboration
  5. Referrals

System Support

  1. Professional development
  2. Consultation, collaboration and teaming
  3. Program management and operation

Source:  American School Counselor's Association (ASCA)

 
Elementary Guidance Flow Chart
A comprehensive school counseling flow chart specific to Roselawn Elementary's School Counseling Program
 
Comprehensive School Counseling Power Point
This PowerPoint presentation was developed by Wisconsin school counselors. It was shared at Facilitating the Future and is available on the Wisconsin School Counselor Association (WSCA) website.
 
Four Components Chart
The four components of a comprehensive school counseling program in a chart format
 
 

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