Student Support ServicesMerrymount Elementary School

Kerry Bertrand, Guidance Counselor

Jessica Sikora, School Psychologist

Student Support in the Building Group Counseling Short Term Individual Counseling Consultation Referral Resource Classroom Lessons

Counseling Services

Group Counseling Lunch Bunches

Weekly, ongoing support in

any one of numerous areas

such as friendship, grief, study

skills, etc.

Individual Counseling Short Term

For support around a

specific occurrence or need

such as a death, divorce,

trauma, or academic stressor.

Resource Guide Consultation

With teachers and parents

We are a resource for any

member of the school

community who is in need

of information on a variety

of topics such as learning

styles, diagnosis, and behavior

management.

Referral For teachers and parents

Support staff can be a liaison

between the school or family

and outside resources such as

counselors, doctors, and

academic supports.

Classroom Lessons

Quincy Public School has implemented a district wide curriculum of developmental guidance lessons to be taught within general education classrooms.

The lesson topics have been developed by the district, while each school is allowed flexibility as to how to present the information to their students, depending on the schools individual needs.

Kindergarten Identifying Feelings

Labeling six basic human emotions

People’s feelings can be different.

People’s feelings can change.

Impulse Control Solving Problems Social Skills

Sharing Taking Turns

1st Grade

Friendship Identifying feelings Recognizing the

feelings of others Predicting the feelings

of others Interpersonal Problem

Solving

2nd Grade Personal Safety

Getting Help Check First & Buddy System My Body is My Own

3rd Grade

Organization Following Directions Respect of Property Study Skills Responsibility

4th Grade

Bullying Recognizing Bullying

Face to Face Behind the Back

How to Handle Bullying Refusing Reporting

5th Grade Bullying Managing Emotions

Recognizing Feelings Calming Self

Appropriate Responses Dealing with Putdowns Dealing with Criticism Dealing with Being Left Out

Conflict Resolution Problem Solving

Brainstorming Solutions Predicting Consequences

Summary

The support staff here at Merrymount provides developmentally appropriate guidance curriculum to all students. Our goal is for children to achieve their personal best given proper instruction, access to services, and support which recognizes individual differences and learning styles.

Development of the whole child, socially, physically, intellectually, and emotionally is critical to lifelong success.