ASIJElementary

School

September 4, 2009

Elementary SchoolCounseling and Guidance

Steve Hisler

Grades 1, 3, 5

Room 15b in the Inner Circle

Ext. 527

shisler@asij.ac.jp

Naho Kikuchi

Kindergarten, 2, 4

Room 218, 2nd floor in the Cafeteria building

Ext. 529

nkikuchi@asij.ac.jp

FRIENDSHIP

Counseling and Guidance Philosophy

In an international setting where cultural sensitivity, transition issues and family

support are of particular importance, the purpose of the ASIJ K-12 counseling and guidance program is to provide services,

support, and resources for students, parents, faculty/staff and administrators

which facilitate the development of student academic, personal, and social

skills.

Counseling and Guidance Philosophy - Translated

Our belief is that students who feel good about themselves and who have the personal skills to communicate effectively achieve more and are successful both in and out of school.

Elementary Counseling and Guidance Major Components of

the Program1. Classroom Guidance with a strong

developmental/preventative focus presented to all students K-5.

2. Individual and small group counseling.3. Consultation and collaboration with

teachers, parents and administrators.

4. Parent education and support.

ASIJ SLOsStudent Learning Outcomes

ASIJ educates students to become:• Effective communicators• Literate individuals• Critical thinkers and problem solvers• Self-directed productive learners• Constructive community members

SLOs in Guidance

• Effective Communicators

– Use of “I” message

– Anger management techniques

– Recognizing and expressing their feelings

SLOs in Guidance• Literate individuals

– Learn and demonstrate active listening skills

– Recognize the importance of a healthy self-esteem and confidence

– Accept learning differences of themselves and others

SLOs in Guidance• Critical Thinkers and Problem Solvers

– Use problem solving techniques of “Stop, Think, and Pick a Plan”

– Know their own problem-solving strengths

– Develop skills of brainstorming for ideas to solve a problem

SLOs in Guidance

• Self-Directed, Productive Learners

– Know how to ask for help – Refusal skills– Decision making skills– Know how to accept

responsibility for their decisions

SLOs in Guidance• Constructive Community Members

– Demonstrate respect and tolerance for others

– Understand that similarities and differences among

people are valuable– Behave appropriately in various school settings– Demonstrate friendship skills– Be responsible when using technology

Our goals for students:1. To take responsibility for their actions.

2.To understand the concept of respect andtolerance for self and others.

3. To teach healthy ways to manage everyday life skills (communication, problem solving, refusal skills, conflict resolution, and use of technology.)