Purchase Line Elementary School

Purchase Line Elementary School

School Counseling Program Plan Grades K-6

2017-2018 School Year

The role of the school counselor is to support students in the areas of academic, social-emotional and career development through individual counseling, small skill-building groups, and classroom guidance lessons.

As school counselors, we develop and follow a comprehensive school counseling program that meets school needs and aligns with the American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA) National Standards.

Mrs. Cindy Risinger Miss Justine Smuro

Grades K-3 Grades 4-6

Gifted Support

KINDERGARTEN

Activity / Description / Month(s)
Classroom Guidance Lessons / Strong Start Curriculum and Bullying Prevention / October
Red Dragon Respect Fridays / Every Friday one ticket will be drawn from each classroom. The student whose ticket is drawn should be sent to the school office and will receive a Red Dragon Respect prize. / Weekly starting September 1st.
Red Ribbon Week / Red Ribbon Celebration Campaign
“Your Future Is Key, So Stay Drug Free.” / October 23-27
Kindergarten Registration / February 27-28, 2018
Child Study Team / Teachers receive support and suggestions by colleagues for struggling students. Students facing academic and/or social emotional challenges, despite interventions by the classroom teacher, should be referred to the Child Study Team. (*Referral forms will be given to the classroom teacher and are available in the guidance offices). / All year
Alice Paul House Presentation / “Hands are not for Hitting.” / TBA
Individual student counseling / Teacher, parent or student referral. / All year as requested.
Red Dragon Morning News Show / Submit kindergarten news and shout-outs. / All year.
Small Group Counseling / Social Skills skill-building group facilitated by CAP counselors. / TBA
Leadership Day / School-wide leadership activities. / TBA

FIRST GRADE

Activity / Description / Month(s)
Classroom Guidance Lessons / Strong Start Curriculum and Bullying Prevention / February
Red Dragon Respect Fridays / Every Friday one ticket will be drawn from each classroom. The student whose ticket is drawn should be sent to the school office and will receive a Red Dragon Respect prize. / Weekly starting September 1st.
Red Dragon Respect Lunch Table / Students who have displayed Red Dragon Respect behavior all week will be selected by their teacher to sit at the RDR table on Fridays. / Weekly starting September 1st.
Red Ribbon Week / Red Ribbon Celebration Campaign
“Your Future Is Key, So Stay Drug Free.” / October 23-27
Child Study Team / Teachers receive support and suggestions by colleagues for struggling students. Students facing academic and/or social emotional challenges, despite interventions by the classroom teacher, should be referred to the Child Study Team. (*Referral forms will be given to the classroom teacher and are available in the guidance offices). / All year
Alice Paul House Presentation / “Do you have a secret?” / TBA
Healthy Alternatives for Little Ones (HALO) / A 10-week unit of holistic health and substance abuse prevention curriculum. Facilitated by the Drug and Alcohol Commission. / Afternoons; times TBA
Individual student counseling / Teacher, parent or student referral. / All year as requested.
Red Dragon Morning News Show / Submit 1st grade news and shout-outs. / All year.
Small Group Counseling / Small skill-building group facilitated by IUP practicum students; “Transition to First Grade.” / Fall Semester, 5-6 weeks.
Leadership Day / School-wide leadership activities. / TBA

SECOND GRADE

Activity / Description / Month(s)
Classroom Guidance Lessons / Strong Start Curriculum and Bullying Prevention / January
Red Dragon Respect Fridays / Every Friday one ticket will be drawn from each classroom. The student whose ticket is drawn should be sent to the school office and will receive a Red Dragon Respect prize. / Weekly starting September 1st.
Red Dragon Respect Lunch Table / Students who have displayed Red Dragon Respect behavior all week will be selected by their teacher to sit at the RDR table on Fridays. / Weekly starting September 1st.
Red Ribbon Week / Red Ribbon Celebration Campaign
“Your Future Is Key, So Stay Drug Free.” / October 23-27
Child Study Team / Teachers receive support and suggestions by colleagues for struggling students. Students facing academic and/or social emotional challenges, despite interventions by the classroom teacher, should be referred to the Child Study Team. (*Referral forms will be given to the classroom teacher and are available in the guidance offices). / All year
Alice Paul House Presentation / “Nobody Knew What to Do: A Story about Bullying.” / TBA
Individual student counseling / Teacher, parent or student referral. / All year as requested.
Small Group / “Bucket Squad.”
Students will be invited to join this small group experience based on teacher referral.
*Parental permission will be required. / January
CAP counseling / Facilitated by CAP counselors. Teacher referrals. / TBA
Red Dragon Morning News Show / Submit 2nd grade news and shout-outs. / All year.
CogAT / Group Aptitude Test / March 6, 7, & 8, 2018
Leadership Day / School-wide leadership activities. / TBA

THIRD GRADE

Activity / Description / Month(s)
Classroom Guidance Lessons / StrongStart Curriculum and Bullying Prevention / November
Red Dragon Respect Fridays / Every Friday one ticket will be drawn from each classroom. The student whose ticket is drawn should be sent to the school office and will receive a Red Dragon Respect prize. / Weekly starting September 1st.
Red Ribbon Week / Red Ribbon Celebration Campaign
“Your Future Is Key, So Stay Drug Free.” / October 23-27
Child Study Team / Teachers receive support and suggestions by colleagues for struggling students. Students facing academic and/or social emotional challenges, despite interventions by the classroom teacher, should be referred to the Child Study Team. (*Referral forms will be given to the classroom teacher and are available in the guidance offices). / All year
Alice Paul House Presentation / “Birds on a Wire.” / TBA
Individual student counseling / Teacher, parent or student referral. / All year as requested.
Small Group / “Step Up to Better Grades: Teaching Children Good Study Habits.”
3rd grade students will be invited to join this small group experience based on teacher referral.
*Parental permission will be required. / 2nd and 3rd marking periods.
CAP counseling / Facilitated by CAP counselors. Teacher referrals. / TBA
Red Dragon Morning News Show / Submit 3rd grade news and shout-outs. / All year
“Lunch with the Counselor” / Students in grade 3 may sign up to have lunch with the counselor. / 1st semester
PSSA English Language Arts (ELA) / Administration:
Paper/Pencil / Testing Window:
April 9-13
PSSA Mathematics / Administration: Paper/Pencil / Testing Window:
April 16-20
Wellness Fair / Morning only
Grades 3 & 4 / May 4, 2018
Career Fair / Afternoon
Grades 3-6 / May 10, 2018
Leadership Day / School-wide leadership activities. / TBA

FOURTH GRADE

Activity / Description / Month(s)
Classroom Guidance Lessons / Strong Kids Curriculum and Bullying Prevention / January
Red Dragon Respect Fridays / Every Friday one ticket will be drawn from each classroom. The student whose ticket is drawn should be sent to the school office and will receive a Red Dragon Respect prize. / Weekly starting September 1st.
Red Ribbon Week / Red Ribbon Celebration Campaign
“Your Future Is Key, So Stay Drug Free.” / October 23-27
Child Study Team / Teachers receive support and suggestions by colleagues for struggling students. Students facing academic and/or social emotional challenges, despite interventions by the classroom teacher, should be referred to the Child Study Team. (*Referral forms will be given to the classroom teacher and are available in the guidance offices). / All year
Alice Paul House Presentation / Discussion about boundaries / TBA
Individual student counseling / Teacher, parent or student referral. / All year as requested.
“Lunch with the Counselor” / Students in grade 4 may sign up to have lunch with the counselor. / 1st semester
Small Group / Social skills skill-building group. Students will be invited to join this small group experience based on teacher referral. *Parental permission will be required. / January
CAP counseling / Facilitated by CAP counselors. Teacher referrals. / TBA
Red Dragon Morning News Show / Submit 4th grade news and shout-outs. / All year
PSSA English Language Arts (ELA) / Administration:
Paper/Pencil / Testing Window:
April 9-13
PSSA Mathematics / Administration:
Paper/Pencil / Testing Window:
April 16-20
PSSA Science / Administration:
Paper/Pencil / Testing Window:
May 24 & 25
Wellness Fair / Morning only
Grades 3 & 4 / May 4, 2018
Career Fair / Afternoon
Grades 3-6 / May 10, 2018
Leadership Day / School-wide leadership activities. / TBA

FIFTH GRADE

Activity / Description / Month(s)
Classroom Guidance Lessons / Strong Kids Curriculum and Digital Citizenship / November
Red Dragon Respect Fridays / Every Friday one ticket will be drawn from each classroom. The student whose ticket is drawn should be sent to the school office and will receive a Red Dragon Respect prize. / Weekly starting September 1st.
Red Ribbon Week / Red Ribbon Celebration Campaign
“Your Future Is Key, So Stay Drug Free.” / October 23-27
Child Study Team / Teachers receive support and suggestions by colleagues for struggling students. Students facing academic and/or social emotional challenges, despite interventions by the classroom teacher, should be referred to the Child Study Team. (*Referral forms will be given to the classroom teacher and are available in the guidance offices). / All year
Alice Paul House Presentation / “Stacey’s Story”- Cyberbullying / TBA
Individual student counseling / Teacher, parent or student referral. / All year as requested.
Small Group / “The Ups and Downs of Friendship.” 5th grade girls will be invited to join this small group experience based on teacher referral. *Parental permission will be required. / October
CAP counseling / Facilitated by CAP counselors. Teacher referrals. / TBA
Red Dragon Morning News Show / Submit 5th grade news and shout-outs. / All year
PSSA English Language Arts (ELA) / Administration:
Paper/Pencil / Testing Window:
April 9-13
PSSA Mathematics / Administration:
Paper/Pencil / Testing Window:
April 16-20
Career Fair / Afternoon
Grades 3-6 / May 10, 2018
Leadership Day / School-wide leadership activities. / TBA

SIXTH GRADE

Activity / Description / Month(s)
Classroom Guidance Lessons / “Too Good for Drugs.” Facilitated by the Drug and Alcohol Commission. The purpose of this evidence-based program is to promote healthy decision-making and positive, healthy, youth development. (10 lessons). / Dates/Times TBA
Red Dragon Respect Fridays / Every Friday one ticket will be drawn from each classroom. The student whose ticket is drawn should be sent to the school office and will receive a Red Dragon Respect prize. / Weekly starting September 1st.
Red Ribbon Week / Red Ribbon Celebration Campaign
“Your Future Is Key, So Stay Drug Free.” / October 23-27
Child Study Team / Teachers receive support and suggestions by colleagues for struggling students. Students facing academic and/or social emotional challenges, despite interventions by the classroom teacher, should be referred to the Child Study Team. (*Referral forms will be given to the classroom teacher and are available in the guidance offices). / All year
Alice Paul House / Child Abuse / TBA
Individual student counseling / Teacher, parent or student referral. / All year as requested.
Small Group / Book Club. Students meeting specific academic criteria will be invited to join this small group experience. *Parental permission will be required. / October
CAP counseling / Facilitated by CAP counselors. Teacher referrals. / TBA
Red Dragon Morning News Show / Sixth grade students will have the opportunity to sign-up and audition to be a News Anchor on the Morning News Show. Auditions will be held during the first marking period.
Teachers can submit 6th grade news and shout-outs for the news show. / All year
Read 180 Lexile Testing / Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) Screening / February 1, 2018
PSSA English Language Arts (ELA) / Testing Window:
April 9-13
PSSA Mathematics / Administration: Online / Testing Window:
April 16-20
Career Fair / Afternoon
Grades 3-6 / May 10, 2018
Leadership Day / School-wide leadership activities. / TBA