The Rockwood Guidance Curriculum is student-centered, developmental, and sequential in nature.  The Classroom Guidance component of the program allows counselors to interact with all students in our Geggie community. Guidance lessons are presented on a monthly basis at all grade levels. A sampling of specific grade level expectations includes:

Kindergarten:

• Identification of basic thoughts and feelings
• Identification of character traits
• Identification of skills necessary to work well with others

First Grade:

• Develop positive work habits to successfully meet school requirements
• Demonstrate the skills needed to be a friend
• Identify workers in the school and in families

Second Grade:

• Identify choices or solutions to problems
• Practice individual positive work habits
• Describe similarities and differences among students

Third Grade:

• Identify the consequences of choice and conflict by using a problem-solving model
• Identify the meaning of bullying / harassment and cite specific examples
• Learn basic organizational skills for work completion

Fourth Grade:

• Incorporate test-taking skills and study skills to enhance academic performance
• Apply effective problem-solving and decision-making skills to make safe and healthy choices
• Identify interpersonal skills necessary to build quality relationships

Fifth Grade:

• Demonstrate respect for peers and adults
• Demonstrate the ability to complete assignments accurately within a given time frame
• Develop an understanding of educational tasks and skills necessary to make a smooth transition to middle school