Curriculum

Last year the K-5 school counselors revisited the guidance curriculum for the three schools, PPS, MBS, and UMS. We made changes that aligned the curriculum with the Vermont Standards and improved the sequence of the curriculum between the schools.
In the third grade this year we will discuss friendships, appreciating others, bullying, expressing gratitude and annoyance, personal safety, how to resolve a conflict, and discovering our passions and interests for our career unit.
The fourth grade curriculum includes; how to be responsible with our feelings, ways to protect ourselves and others from bullying, decision making, solving problems, personal safety, and careers.
The fifth grade curriculum includes identifying and managing strong feelings, positive ways to end bullying, wellness, goal setting, personnal safety, and careers.The last five sessions of fifth grade guidance are devoted to the DARE program.
I will be including information in my blog for family members on various guidance topics taught in class.