Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. presents guidance lessons to all students through a Comprehensive, Developmental Guidance and Counseling Program. The foundation of the program is to provide developmentally appropriate assistance for all students. The lessons are designed to help students acquire knowledge and skills to enhance their personal, social, and educational development.
The counseling staff presented the guidance lesson below to students on September 17, 2019.
2019-2020 Student Prevention lesson.pdf
6th GRADE
Fall Semester
Transition to Middle School: Students receive a guidance lesson designed to address age-appropriate issues and situations that are relevant to adolescents. We explore examples for specific topics and role play. Students discuss how to handle specific situations for each topic and are allowed to ask questions. The following topics are covered:
Spring Semester
Gear Up: Gear Up Night is designed for the parents of current 6th and 7th graders. It will provide valuable information on the Texas Graduation Plan, selecting classes for next year, and preparing for high school. The students will receive the same information and the registration form the following week during class.
Fall Semester
Duke Talent Identification Program: Eligible 7th graders who meet the criteria to participate in Duke TIP receive information about the program. Students qualify based on their 5th or 6th grade STAAR results. Students who choose to participate will take a college entrance exam and those who score particularly high, may be invited to participate in summer programs and other recognition ceremonies.
We Help Ourselves: WHO is an anti-victimization curriculum presented to students in grades Kindergarten through 12th. The lesson is presented to 7th graders and is designed to address age-appropriate issues and situations that are relevant to adolescents. WHO stresses three major points:
Spring Semester
Gear Up: Gear Up Night is designed for the parents of current 6th and 7th graders. It will provide valuable information on the Texas Graduation Plan, selecting classes for next year, and preparing for high school. The students will receive the same information and the registration form the following week during class.
Fall Semester
Career Cruising Instructions for Parents
Career Cruising: Career Cruising is a self-exploration and planning program. Students will complete a brief interest inventory and activity that outlines their findings.
Career Cruising helps students:
College and Career Guidance Lessons: The program is designed to introduce students to the Texas High School Graduation Plan (Foundation High School Program + Endorsement), explore career options related to each endorsement, and create a 4-Year Plan for high school that will support their college and career goals.
Click on the link below to find the following information:
https://www.cfisd.net/en/parents-students/academics/guidance-counseling/
HS Course Description Book.pdf
The 8th grade Guidance Program provides:
Spring Semester
Keeping the Options Open: 8th to 9th grade transition meeting hosted by the high schools.
Bridgeland High School
Cypress Ranch High School
If you have any questions about the guidance lessons for any grade level, please contact the Smith Middle School counseling office at (281) 213-1024.
Cate MacGregor - 6th Grade
Lisa Thomas - 7th Grade
Petra Skopal - 8th Grade
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