| This program recognizes students who are demonstrating over and above positive behaviors and is a way to reinforce acts of kindness, generosity, helpfulness and other character traits.
At both schools students who demonstrate exemplary behavior are given a star sticker and recognized in the classroom and in the Principal’s Newsletter. Whole classes are also recognized for positive behavior and choices by receiving a certificate of honor.
Individuals who receive a “Shining Star” become eligible for a raffle where they can win a “Shining Star” t-shirt and recognition on the “Shining Star” bulletin board. Shining Star assemblies are held to generate enthusiasm and awareness of the program and the types of behaviors that represent a “Shining Star Student.”
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The Counseling Programs at Clark/Wilkins are comprehensive and developmental in nature and are based on the American School Counselor Association National Model. They encompass a combination of four program components:
Guidance Curriculum, Individual Planning, Responsive Services, System Support and Program Development.
Counseling Services include individual and group counseling and can be accessed through parent request, teacher recommendation and crisis intervention. Students are also encouraged to self refer. Counseling focuses on problem solving, decision making, academic, personal and interpersonal/social concerns.
Specific groups are offered to address:
- social skills
- social pragmatics
- friendship issues
- changing families
- grief and loss
- new students
If you are interested in having your child meet with a guidance counselor as a support either individually or in a group, please let us know. We are happy to lend any support that we can to make your child’s school experience a success.
All students receive in class Guidance Lessons that teach character education and support students to be successful academically, socially and emotionally in school. The “Big 3”, Be Safe, Be Responsible and Be Respectful are an integral part of Guidance Lessons as well as Guidance Announcements each day.
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- Creating our School Community
- School and Community Safety
- Conflict Resolution and Bullying
- Dealing with Feelings
- Tolerance and Self Esteem
- Honesty and Friendship
- Making Responsible Choices and Problem Solving
- Personal Safety
- Careers and Goal Setting
- Changes and Transitions
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