guidance and counseling curriculum guide grades k-12
guidance and counseling curriculum guide grades k-12
guidance and counseling curriculum guide grades k-12
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SEVENTH GRADE OBJECTIVES<br />
Academic/Educational Domain<br />
7.1 The student will develop an orientation to the educational environment by:<br />
· becoming familiar with the school learning environment including the programs, services <strong>and</strong> activities<br />
offered, school staff, school rules, <strong>and</strong> physical plant<br />
· exp<strong>and</strong>ing awareness of the St<strong>and</strong>ards of Learning objectives <strong>and</strong> other student expectations identified<br />
in the Pittsylvania County Strategic Plan for Education<br />
7.2 The student will resolve problems that interfere with learning by identifying problems <strong>and</strong> developing<br />
skills <strong>and</strong> behaviors to resolve/cope with them by:<br />
· identifying steps for effective problem solving<br />
· verbalizing an underst<strong>and</strong>ing for his/her problems <strong>and</strong> effects on learning<br />
· developing coping skills<br />
· developing a better underst<strong>and</strong>ing of the uniqueness of certain stressful situations<br />
· developing better coping skills for personal management <strong>and</strong> group interactions<br />
7.3 The student will gain knowledge of his/her academic abilities, including strengths <strong>and</strong> educational needs<br />
<strong>and</strong> interests by:<br />
· identifying academic weaknesses <strong>and</strong> strengths<br />
· using knowledge gained to improve his/her classroom performance<br />
· experiencing academic <strong>and</strong> personal growth as a result of appropriate school placement <strong>and</strong> educational<br />
services<br />
· verbalizing an underst<strong>and</strong>ing of test data, including SOL test results, <strong>and</strong> uses of this information with<br />
the assistance of the classroom teacher/counselor<br />
7.4 The student will gain knowledge of effective study skills by exhibiting satisfactory achievement in:<br />
· listening <strong>and</strong> communication skills<br />
· following directions<br />
· effective study methods related to his/her learning styles<br />
· test-taking strategies<br />
· time management skills<br />
· goal setting<br />
· <strong>grades</strong>, attendance, <strong>and</strong> attitude toward school<br />
· completion of homework, class assignments, projects, etc.<br />
7.5 The student will relate school subjects to careers by:<br />
· relating school experiences to life skills <strong>and</strong> behaviors needed for the world of work<br />
· matching jobs with the necessary academic skills<br />
· learning about vocational/educational programs<br />
7.6 The student will become aware of the academic abilities <strong>and</strong> skills needed for effective functioning in each<br />
curricular area, <strong>and</strong> will attain state-identified level of proficiency for the St<strong>and</strong>ards of Learning<br />
7.7 The student will pursue a planned <strong>and</strong> balanced program of studies consistent with abilities, interests, <strong>and</strong><br />
educational needs.<br />
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