• Guidance Program

    Classroom guidance is an integral part of our guidance program.  At least one time each six weeks Mrs. Enoch goes into each classroom to teach lessons focusing on the six pillars of the Character Counts! program. Some of the topics are friendship, conflict resolution, empathy, feelings, and life skills such as cooperation, effort, courage, and perseverance.

    Individual guidance is also a part of the program. Every child has some special needs at one time or another so I am available to provide that additional support.

    Small group counseling is an integral component of a comprehensive guidance and counseling program. Throughout the year, I will have groups such as self-esteem, social skills, study skills, and divorce. 

    Character Counts! is the foundation for our guidance program. We have implemented the six pillars of character and focus on a different pillar each month.  We also say the Kid for Character pledge every day during the morning assembly.

     

    The Six Pillars of Character

    Trustworthiness


    Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends and country ** BLUE: like 'True Blue"

    Respect


    Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements** GOLD: like the Golden Rule

    Responsibility


    Do what you are supposed to do • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your choices** GREEN: as in being responsible for a garden or finances; or as in being solid and reliable like an oak

    Fairness


    Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly** ORANGE: like dividing an orange into equal sections to share fairly with friends

    Caring


    Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need** RED: like a heart

    Citizenship


    Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment** PURPLE: as in the regal purple representing the state