SWE Counselor Newsletter
1st Quarter 2022-2023
School Counseling Services
Great 8 Skills for Daily Living: Decision Making
SEL TIP For Caregivers " Pause Power"
ELEMENTARY STUDENTS:
PAUSE POWER
Pause Power is a decision-making strategy that has two parts. It begins with identifying what is really important to us and the principles that we want to live our life by. Help children identify what is most important for them. It might be "telling the truth,” or "being a good friend." You can help them identify what's important, but make sure it's what is important to them, not you. Second, help children develop a habit of pausing when they are faced with an important decision and thinking about what's most important to them and then using those principles to guide their decision. This will help them avoid making impulsive decisions or being overly influenced by peer pressure. If a child's decision reflects what is important to them, they will feel better about that decision. So, when you see children struggling with a decision, remind them to use their Pause Power. With practice it will become a habit that will help them make decisions based on their values and their true selves.
Decision Making Classroom Guidance
Student "I can" Statements:
- Follow the example of a positive role model
- Accept responsibility for what I did
- Show good judgement
- Seek advice
- Learn from experience
- Follow the advice of a trusted adult
- Show the ability to decide between right and wrong
- Use available resources (people or objects) to solve a problem
Great 8 Skills at Home
No Place for Hate
Start with Hello
Take Time for a Mindful Minute
College and Career Readiness
Career Exploration
PAWS in Jobland: Use the district access code AK01773.
Students go to the website and click on Jobland. In Jobland, students can choose buildings and careers to explore.
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What are some of the careers in the building?
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Did you find any jobs that interest you?
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If so, what did you like about them? If not, what did you not like about them?
Are You Ready for College?
College for ALL Texans
Naviance
College Scholarships
College and Technical School Spotlight
University of North Texas
The Art Institute of Houston
Career Spotlight
Arts, Audio/Video, Technology, and Communication Career Cluster
US Armed Forces Spotlight
Community Resources
InsureKidsNow.gov
Mental Health America of Greater Houston
If you need to contact the counselor, here's now......
Credit by Examination
Student in Grades 1-5
A student in elementary school will be eligible to accelerate to the next grade level if the student scores at least 80 on each exam in the subject areas of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, a district administrator recommends that the student be accelerated, and the students' parent gives written approval of the grade advancement.
or students interested in Advancement/Acceleration without prior instruction, testing will be available on the dates listed below. For more information and how to register please contact your campus counselor.
Testing Window Deadline to Register
October 17-21, 2022 September 30, 2022
March 6-10, 2023 February 14, 2023
June 5-8, 2023 May 5, 2023
July 10-13, 2023 May 5, 2023