At Oak Ridge Intermediate, our counselors provide a comprehensive guidance program. The counselors present classroom activities designed to meet the developmental needs of students, covering three areas of curriculum: personal and social development, academic development, and career development. Our counselors work individually and in groups with students, consult with teachers and parents, and participate in building activities which contribute to the effective operation of the school.

Academics

• Working with teachers to maximize a student's ability to learn in a classroom. Focusing on positive language.
• Help build background knowledge to help students continue to be successful.

Career

• Exploring topics
• Possible Missouri Assessment
• Find Strengths/Weaknesses

Social Emotional

• Students will come to the guidance room for check in/check outs.
• Students may need a space for calming

• Students will meet for 20-25 min. In special topic groups to discuss problem areas. This may occur once a week if a student is considered high risk.

• Lessons will be implemented throughout the year.

Guidance Topics:

• Positive Language vs Negative Language
• Bullying at school
• Online Bullying/Internet Safety
• Organizational Skills
• Self Awareness
• Self Esteem
• How emotions Feel
• Conflict Resolution
• Accepting Differences
• Career Development

 

Goals for the year:

• Build relationships with all students
• Work with teachers/staff to make plans for students to be successful in all classrooms.
• Classroom push in lessons

 

Have questions? How to reach us!

Danielle Hibdon Ext.  5283

Email [email protected]

 

 

Angie Bright-Capstick Ext. 5281

Email [email protected]