Students at TES will learn many important lessons this school year during counseling lessons. Some of the important concepts that students will learn about are listed below.
September
During the month of September, students will learn about what RESPECT means and how to treat others the way they want to be treated. We will focus on identifying feelings as well as ways to appropriately handle them.
November/December
In November and December, students will get to learn all about the character trait of responsibility and citizenship. Students will find out what it means to be responsible and what traits demonstrate a responsible student. We will also teach the meaning of citizenship and how that applies to being a good friend/classmate to others.
October
October is Bully Awareness month and students will learn about what the word bully means, what to do if bullying occurs and how to be a good friend to others. During October, TES will also celebrate National Red Ribbon Week and learn how to live a safe and healthy life.
January
February
In January, TES students are learning about the importance of diversity and fairness. Through counselor lessons, students will learn what diversity means and how to be respective of others' differences. We will also discuss how the character trait of fairness is important when getting along with others. This month we will also focus on courage and mistakes. Students will understand that mistakes are "ok". Through our lesson, they will understand that it takes courage to try new things and learn from mistakes
March
This month, the focus will be on the character traits of trustworthiness and honesty. Students will also learn about the importance of goal-setting. They will understand how to set a goal, create steps to achieving the goal and how to use perseverance to accomplish the goal.
In February, TES students will be learning about the importance of caring and kindness. During this month, student will learn about what caring and kindness mean and how to display those traits to others.
April
Even in elementary school, it’s important for students to explore the concept of careers. In April, students will learn more about jobs, important skills needed for jobs, and how their qualities/skills will lead to future careers.
May
We will end the year reviewing all the character traits discussed with students each month. Students will complete an end of the year project.