Counseling Standards and Benchmarks
Academic Content Standard A
Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to successful learning in school and across the lifespan.
By the end of grade four students will:
A.1. Demonstrate an understanding of and responsibility for self as a learner.
A4.1.1 Demonstrate competence and confidence as a learner.
A4.1.2 Set realistic expectations for work and achievement.
A4.1.3 Recognize and accept mistakes as essential to the learning process.
A4.1.4 Identify and model personal attitude and behaviors that lead to successful learning.
A.2. Acquire the skills for improving effectiveness as a learner.
A4.2.1 Use communication skills to know when and how to ask for help when needed.
A4.2.2 Demonstrate how effort and persistence positively affect learning.
A.3 Demonstrate responsibility for achieving school success.
A4.3.1 Demonstrate taking responsibility for actions in school.
A4.3.2 Demonstrate the ability to work independently and/or work cooperatively with other students.
A.4.3.3 Share knowledge.
ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARD B
Students will develop the academic skills and attitudes necessary to make effective transitions from elementary to middle school, from middle school to high school, and from high school to a wide range of postsecondary options.
By the end of grade four students will:
B.1 Apply the skills necessary to improve learning and make successful academic transitions.
B.4.2.1 Demonstrate the ability to seek information and support from faculty, staff, family, and peers.
B.2 Apply knowledge in establishing and achieving academic goals.
B.4.2.1 demonstrate the ability to establish challenging academic goals in elementary school.
ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARD C
Students will understand how their academic experiences prepare them to be successful in the world of work, in their interpersonal relationships, and in the community.
By the end of grade four students will:
C.1 Understand how to relate school to life experiences.
C.4.1.1 Understand the relationship between learning and work.
C.4.1.2 Compare the relationship between parent(s) education and career choice, while examining other education and career examples that are similar or different.
PERSONAL/SOCIAL CONTENT STANDARD D
Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to understand themselves and appreciate the diverse backgrounds and experiences of others.
By the end of grade four students will:
D.1 Acquire and demonstrate self-awareness and self-acceptance as they relate to understanding oneself.
D.4.1.1 Demonstrate positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person
D.4.1.2 Identify and express feelings appropriately
D.4.1.3 Practice self-control
D.4.1.4 Identify and acknowledge personal strengths and assets
D.2 Acquire and demonstrate acceptable interpersonal skills as they relate to understanding oneself and others.
D.4.2.1 Discuss and explain the differences between appropriate and inappropriate behavior
D.4.2.2 Identify basic human rights and responsibilities
D.4.2.3 Respect alternative points of view
D.4.2.4 Respect and accept individual differences
D.4.2.5 Describe and demonstrate socially acceptable group behavior
PERSONAL/SOCIAL CONTENT STANDARD E
Students will demonstrate decisions-making, problem-solving and goal-setting skills.
By the end of grade four students will:
E.1 Apply self-knowledge in the decision-making or goal-setting process.
E.4.1.1 Identify and compare potential consequences of a decision
E.4.1.2 Create an effective plan of action that could result in a successful outcome
E.4.1.3 Identify and differentiate alternative solutions to a problem or decision
E.4.1.4 Demonstrate when, where and how to seek help with solving problems and making decisions.
E.4.1.5 Identify and explain the ways peer pressure can influence a decision.
PERSONAL /SOCIAL CONTENT STANDARD F
Students will understand and use safety and wellness skills.
F.1 Acquire and demonstrate self-management and responsibility for health-promoting behaviors
F.4.1.1 Demonstrate use of personal information i.e. telephone number, home address, emergency contact
F.4.1.2 Practice respect for the rights and privacy of self and others
F.4.1.3 List and describe the skills related to personal safety and protective behaviors
F.4.1.4 Identify and use resource people in the school and community
F.4.1.5 Explain the relationship between rules, laws, safety and the protection of rights of the individual
F.4.1.6 Use effective problem-solving and decision-making skills to make safe and healthy choices
CAREER CONTENT STANDARD G
Students will acquire the self-knowledge necessary to make informed career decisions
By the end of grade four students will:
G.1 Develop the ability to make informed career decisions based on self-knowledge
G.4.1.1 Give examples of positive personal characteristics (e.g., honesty, dependability, responsibility, integrity, and loyalty)
G.4.1.2 Discuss and explain behaviors and decisions that reflect interests, likes and dislikes
G.2 Develop positive interpersonal skills necessary to be effective in the world of work
G.4.2.1 Practice positive social skills while interacting with others in a way that is respectful, honest, helpful and appreciative
G.4.2.2 Demonstrate the ability to resolve conflicts peacefully and to negotiate acceptable solutions with an adult’s assistance if necessary
G.3 Integrate personal growth and change into career development
G.4.3.1 Explain how good nutrition, adequate rest and physical activity affect energy levels and productivity in school and at work
G.4.3.2 Demonstrate the ability to seek assistance (e.g. with problems at school or work) from the appropriate resources, including people
CAREER CONTENT STANDARD H
Students will understand he relationship between educational achievement and career development
By the end of grade four students will:
H.1 Attain educational achievement and performance levels needed to reach personal and career goals
H.4.1.1 learn to work together in a classroom setting
H.4.1.2 Acquire age-appropriate employable skills, such as, organizing and problem-solving
CAREER CONTENT STANDARD I
Students will employ career management strategies to achieve future success and satisfaction
I.3 Recognize how principles of equal opportunity, equity, respect, inclusiveness, and fairness affect career planning and management
I.4.3.1 Demonstrate appreciation for one’s own cultural background and for the cultural background of others
I.4.3.2 Identify similarities and differences among people that are valuable at work and in society
Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to successful learning in school and across the lifespan.
By the end of grade four students will:
A.1. Demonstrate an understanding of and responsibility for self as a learner.
A4.1.1 Demonstrate competence and confidence as a learner.
A4.1.2 Set realistic expectations for work and achievement.
A4.1.3 Recognize and accept mistakes as essential to the learning process.
A4.1.4 Identify and model personal attitude and behaviors that lead to successful learning.
A.2. Acquire the skills for improving effectiveness as a learner.
A4.2.1 Use communication skills to know when and how to ask for help when needed.
A4.2.2 Demonstrate how effort and persistence positively affect learning.
A.3 Demonstrate responsibility for achieving school success.
A4.3.1 Demonstrate taking responsibility for actions in school.
A4.3.2 Demonstrate the ability to work independently and/or work cooperatively with other students.
A.4.3.3 Share knowledge.
ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARD B
Students will develop the academic skills and attitudes necessary to make effective transitions from elementary to middle school, from middle school to high school, and from high school to a wide range of postsecondary options.
By the end of grade four students will:
B.1 Apply the skills necessary to improve learning and make successful academic transitions.
B.4.2.1 Demonstrate the ability to seek information and support from faculty, staff, family, and peers.
B.2 Apply knowledge in establishing and achieving academic goals.
B.4.2.1 demonstrate the ability to establish challenging academic goals in elementary school.
ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARD C
Students will understand how their academic experiences prepare them to be successful in the world of work, in their interpersonal relationships, and in the community.
By the end of grade four students will:
C.1 Understand how to relate school to life experiences.
C.4.1.1 Understand the relationship between learning and work.
C.4.1.2 Compare the relationship between parent(s) education and career choice, while examining other education and career examples that are similar or different.
PERSONAL/SOCIAL CONTENT STANDARD D
Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to understand themselves and appreciate the diverse backgrounds and experiences of others.
By the end of grade four students will:
D.1 Acquire and demonstrate self-awareness and self-acceptance as they relate to understanding oneself.
D.4.1.1 Demonstrate positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person
D.4.1.2 Identify and express feelings appropriately
D.4.1.3 Practice self-control
D.4.1.4 Identify and acknowledge personal strengths and assets
D.2 Acquire and demonstrate acceptable interpersonal skills as they relate to understanding oneself and others.
D.4.2.1 Discuss and explain the differences between appropriate and inappropriate behavior
D.4.2.2 Identify basic human rights and responsibilities
D.4.2.3 Respect alternative points of view
D.4.2.4 Respect and accept individual differences
D.4.2.5 Describe and demonstrate socially acceptable group behavior
PERSONAL/SOCIAL CONTENT STANDARD E
Students will demonstrate decisions-making, problem-solving and goal-setting skills.
By the end of grade four students will:
E.1 Apply self-knowledge in the decision-making or goal-setting process.
E.4.1.1 Identify and compare potential consequences of a decision
E.4.1.2 Create an effective plan of action that could result in a successful outcome
E.4.1.3 Identify and differentiate alternative solutions to a problem or decision
E.4.1.4 Demonstrate when, where and how to seek help with solving problems and making decisions.
E.4.1.5 Identify and explain the ways peer pressure can influence a decision.
PERSONAL /SOCIAL CONTENT STANDARD F
Students will understand and use safety and wellness skills.
F.1 Acquire and demonstrate self-management and responsibility for health-promoting behaviors
F.4.1.1 Demonstrate use of personal information i.e. telephone number, home address, emergency contact
F.4.1.2 Practice respect for the rights and privacy of self and others
F.4.1.3 List and describe the skills related to personal safety and protective behaviors
F.4.1.4 Identify and use resource people in the school and community
F.4.1.5 Explain the relationship between rules, laws, safety and the protection of rights of the individual
F.4.1.6 Use effective problem-solving and decision-making skills to make safe and healthy choices
CAREER CONTENT STANDARD G
Students will acquire the self-knowledge necessary to make informed career decisions
By the end of grade four students will:
G.1 Develop the ability to make informed career decisions based on self-knowledge
G.4.1.1 Give examples of positive personal characteristics (e.g., honesty, dependability, responsibility, integrity, and loyalty)
G.4.1.2 Discuss and explain behaviors and decisions that reflect interests, likes and dislikes
G.2 Develop positive interpersonal skills necessary to be effective in the world of work
G.4.2.1 Practice positive social skills while interacting with others in a way that is respectful, honest, helpful and appreciative
G.4.2.2 Demonstrate the ability to resolve conflicts peacefully and to negotiate acceptable solutions with an adult’s assistance if necessary
G.3 Integrate personal growth and change into career development
G.4.3.1 Explain how good nutrition, adequate rest and physical activity affect energy levels and productivity in school and at work
G.4.3.2 Demonstrate the ability to seek assistance (e.g. with problems at school or work) from the appropriate resources, including people
CAREER CONTENT STANDARD H
Students will understand he relationship between educational achievement and career development
By the end of grade four students will:
H.1 Attain educational achievement and performance levels needed to reach personal and career goals
H.4.1.1 learn to work together in a classroom setting
H.4.1.2 Acquire age-appropriate employable skills, such as, organizing and problem-solving
CAREER CONTENT STANDARD I
Students will employ career management strategies to achieve future success and satisfaction
I.3 Recognize how principles of equal opportunity, equity, respect, inclusiveness, and fairness affect career planning and management
I.4.3.1 Demonstrate appreciation for one’s own cultural background and for the cultural background of others
I.4.3.2 Identify similarities and differences among people that are valuable at work and in society