YUKON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
GUIDANCE CLASS COMPETENCIES/TOPICS
Competency I:
To enable students to be successful by improving study skills
goal setting
school skills
study skills
-test taking skills
Competency II:
To encourage students to exhibit positive attitudes and respect for self and others. To guide students in developing critical thinking skills in relation to decision making and accepting responsibilities.
problem solving
conflict resolution
life principles
Competency III:
To provide information that will enable students to understand the importance of school performance and how it relates to their future.
career awareness
Competency IV:
To teach students the value of physical health.
safety
drug awareness
nutrition, hygiene
growth and development (5th grade) |
A message for Kindergarten Paents
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indle the excitement about kindergarten. Visit your school and meet your child’s teacher.
nvite new school friends home to play and help your child build strong friendships.
ever forget safety. Teach your child safety rules.
iscuss what your child will be learning in school: colors, numbers, shapes, letters, etc.
xplore your neighborhood together. Talk about the world you live in.
eview the good behavior expected of your child, such as following the rules.
et involved at your child’s school. Join PSO. Volunteer in the classroom.
nswer your child’s questions about school.
ead to your child daily. Visit the library.
urn every day into a learning experience.
ncourage your child to eat well, get enough sleep, bathe daily and brush teeth twice a day.
otice the new things your child is learning. Reinforce progress with praise.
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BULLYING
Bullying is a topic that is addressed in guidance class in November. Students are given a survey that identifies types of bullying and when and where the bullying occurs. This information helps teachers and the principal know how to address this issue. The students are also strongly encouraged to let school staff know if bullying is taking place so that we can do something about it. In guidance class, students are also taught strategies to deal with bullying. Below are ways that you can help your child:
If Your Child is Being Bullied…
- Listen to your child.
- Talk to your child about what makes people act like bullies.
- Review options with your child. Teach a bully-proofing strategy and rehearse that strategy with your child.
- Encourage other friendships.
- Remember that your child’s self-confidence needs boosting.
Bully-Proofing Strategies
- Assert yourself. Tell the bully to stop.
- Question the response. “Why would you say that and hurt my feelings?”
- Use “I want”. “I want you to stop teasing me.”
- Agree with the teaser. “Hey four eyes.” “You’re right, my eyesight is poor.”
- Use humor as a response. “You don’t say.” “Thanks for telling me.” “So.”
- Use the C.A.L.M. approach: C-cool down, A-assert yourself, L-look at the teaser straight in the eye, M-mean what you say
- Seek help from school.
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