Jefferson is Now an Officially Recognized ASCA Model Program

Received great news from the American School Counselor Assosiation:

Congratulations! Jefferson Elementary School's counseling program has met the criteria to become a Recognized ASCA Model Program by the American School Counselor Association. Jefferson Elementary is one of over 270 schools to achieve RAMP status since the program’s inception in 2004.

The American School Counselor Association believes that the implementation of comprehensive counseling programs in all schools across the nation is a vital step in the transformation of our education system. ASCA is committed to establishing comprehensive school counseling programs that are based on the ASCA National Model. http://www.ascanationalmodel.org/

We look forward to acknowledging your accomplishments publicly at the American School Counselor Association’s National Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. Jefferson Elementary School’s plaque will be presented at the Recognition Dinner on Monday, July 5, 2010.

February 2010 Classroom Guidance

Kindergarten: Calming down from strong feelings, Friendship Skills, Playing Fair and Dealing with distractions.

First Grade: Managing Feelings, Personal Power, Staying in control of your thoughts and actions, Friendship Skills, When do you need help and when can you solve the problem yourself?

Second Grade: Staying in control when you get angry, Dealing with being left out, handling criticism.

Third Grade: Staying in control when you get angry, Friendship Skills, When do you need help and when can you solve the problem yourself?