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What Are the Objectives of the School Counseling Program's Core Curriculum Lessons?
All elementary school counselors in Loudoun County are required to teach the following objectives from the three major domains: academic development, career development and personal/social development from the “Standards for School Counseling Programs in Virginia Public Schools.”
Kindergarten
Academic
Understand the expectations of the educational environment
Use appropriate communication skills to ask for help when needed
Work cooperatively in small and large groups towards a common goal
Career
Demonstrate goal setting
Personal/Social
Demonstrate good manners and respectful behavior towards others
FIRST GRADE
Academic
Understand the importance of individual effort, hard work, and persistence
Use appropriate communication skills to ask for help when needed
Work cooperatively in small and large groups towards a common goal
Career
Understand the concept of job and career
Understand the importance of teamwork in working towards a common goal
Personal/Social
Understand how to make and keep friends and work cooperatively with others
Identify resource people in the school and community and understand how to seek their help
Second Grade
Academic
Demonstrate individual initiative and a positive interest in learning
Use appropriate communication skills to ask for help when needed
Work cooperatively in small and large groups towards a common goal
Career
Understand that behaviors such as punctuality, courtesy, proper dress and proper language are essential to current and future success
Personal/Social
Exhibit the principles of character, including honesty, trustworthiness, respect for the rights and property of others, respect for rules and laws, taking responsibility for one’s own actions, fairness, caring, and citizenship
Third Grade
Academic
Use appropriate communication skills to ask for help when needed
Work cooperatively in small and large groups towards a common goal
Career
Understand the relationship of individual effort, hard work and persistence to achievement
Personal/Social
Understand that Americans are one people of many diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and national origins who are united as Americans by common customs and traditions
Understand the importance of short term and long term goals
Fourth Grade
Academic
Demonstrate time management and organizational skills
Apply study skills necessary for academic achievement
Career
Recognize the benefits of both individual initiative and teamwork
Identify hobbies and interests
Personal/Social
Understand decision making and problem solving strategies
Fifth Grade
Academic
Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses related to learning
Understand the choices, options, and requirements of the middle school environments
Career
Recognize that the changing workplace requires lifelong learning
Identify career choices through exploration
Personal/Social
Understand change as a part of growth
Identify the emotional and physical dangers of substance use and abuse
Use strategies for managing peer pressure