Counselor's Corner

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

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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:

Introduction to 6th grade counselor and counseling office
Reporting vs. Tattling
Teasing
Friendships
Social Media
Assertiveness
Rumors

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.

6 to 7 Grade Gear Up Night Presentation (2/10/20)
7th Gr Athletic Letter
6th Grade Presentations During World Cultures Class - February 18 & 19
6th Grade Registration - March
STAAR Math - May 12
STAAR Reading - May 13

7th GRADE

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.

Duke Talent Search

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:

HAVE A PLAN FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Know, understand and practice the rules you and your family have decided on for safety.
HAVE A PLAN OF ACTION: Decide ahead of time what to say or do when confronted with a potentially dangerous situation.
ASK FOR HELP: Adolescents may find themselves in a potentially dangerous situation for which they are unprepared. Having a trusted and supportive adult to turn to for assistance is crucial.

Spring Semester

7 to 8 Grade Gear Up Night Presentation (2/10/20)
8th Gr Athletic Letter
7th Grade Presentation During History Class - February 20 & 21
7th Grade Registration - March
STAAR Writing - April 7
STAAR Math - May 12
STAAR Reading - May 13

8th GRADE

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:

Build self-awareness by learning about their interests, skills, preferences and aspirations
Explore options by learning different career possibilities and education pathways
Plan – choose courses needed in middle and high school to achieve their post–high school goals.

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.

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