She has provided classroom guidance activities each month, banners for the trait of the month in the lobby, thought of the month to teachers for reading and writing activities, and duplicated lesson plans, and book lists for teachers. Our teachers invested effort by integrating lesson plans for reading and writing with character education. Literature is a primary source of idea. As they emphasize TQE tools in the classroom, many opportunities are provided for reference to character education. This program selects students who are performing below their potential and who are not receiving any other school or court ordered services.
Students spend two hours once a week with their adult volunteer.
During this time, students receive help with homework, social guidance, and an opportunity to interact with an adult. These students, their parents, and adult volunteer were treated to a special dinner during the Christmas holiday season. Return to the Top Individual Counseling Cognitive, goal oriented counseling intervention is Rene Bess' typical individual counseling technique, though occasionally she says a client will warrant a more reflective approach. In a typical year, she will work individually with about 1 of every 3 students. Students who require more intensive counseling may be referred to our Mental Health Therapist who is on site one day per week.