T.T. Minor Elementary Counseling Program 2008-2009

 

  1. Student Council

 

 

Student Council serves as a democratic method or all members of our school to have a say in the operation o the school. The Student Council keeps the students, principal, and teachers informed of each others’ ideas, needs, and opinions.  The Student Council also makes sure that everyone in our school cooperates in the day-to-day responsibilities of being part of a school community, enjoys improvements and special activities, and works together on specific problems. The council gives students a chance to learn about the democratic process and leadership.

 

1. Members are selected from grades 2,3,4 and 5. Each class elects 2
                representatives at the beginning o the school year to serve or that year.

            2. Officers will be elected from the 5th grade candidates at the beginning of the
                school year to serve for that year.

            3. Students will only be allowed to serve or 2 consecutive years.

            4. Students will follow the Student Code o Conduct. Removal from the Council
                will be applied when a member does not comply with the code.

            5. Council members have good school attendance, including being on time.

            6. No Council member grade should be below “satisfactory”

            7. Grade K and 1 can be elected as Council Interns with limited voting right.

Student Council Positions and Responsibilities

President

Run Bi-weekly Council meetings

Work closely with Vice President

Propose ideas to the Student Council

Work with Student Council Advisor on ideas and/or activities throughout the school

Assist with Student Council events/activities

 

Vice President

Ill in or the President when President is absent

Assist President

Help coordinate activities

Propose ideas to the Student Council

Work with Student Council Advisor on ideas an/or activities throughout the school

 

Treasurer

Keep track o all money going in and out o Student Council account

Work with Teacher Treasurer regarding all financial transactions

Make Bi-weekly reports to the Student Council regarding finances

Work with Student Council Advisor on ideas and/or activities throughout the school

Assist with Student Council events/activities

 

Secretary

Take minutes(notes at Bi-weekly Student Council Meetings)

Type and distribute meeting minutes within 4 days of the meeting

Maintain a binder o all Student Council Meetings

Post approved minutes on webpage with 5 days o Student Council meetings

Work with Student Council advisor on ideas and/or activities throughout the school

Assist with Student Council events/activities

 

Student Council Advisors

School Principal

School Counselor

Teacher Representative

Parent Representative

 

Student Council meets twice a month on Monday Lunch hour in School Counselor’s Room

Student Council Officers election begins in September each school year

Student Council member training begins in October each school year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Playground Peace Managers

 

Peace Manager is a structured conflict resolution program where students are taught to be effective problem solvers to help resolve playground conflicts and/or hallways before adult intervention occurs. Peace Manager is comprised of fourth and fifth grade students who perform well in the classroom academically, show good citizenship, and are positive role models for other students. In addition, Peace Managers must be dependable, responsible, and keep up with all school assignments. All interested candidates should fill out an application to apply for the position and complete the trainings.

 

Peace Manager is an excellent opportunity for our students to perform service and leadership skills for our school. Peace Manager assists with supervision at morning and lunch recesses and has learned through experience to focus on the positive behavior off others.

It is part of a school leadership program developed in the school which students will help other students better and peacefully solve conflict.

 

Peace Manager will work to keep the peace on school ground by making sure all children have safe, fun activities to take part in during recess and free academic time.

 

 

 

 

Objective of Peace Manager Program

1. To improve school climate

2. To work in a leadership role in the school

3. To reduce conflict among students on the playground

4. To be able to make a positive impact on the school

 

 

Responsibilities of Peace Managers

1. Be a team player

2. Be responsible

3. Model appropriate behavior

4. Use procedure

5. Keep accurate records

 

 

For the 2008-2009 School Year, We will train 12 Peace Managers

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Individual Counseling Session

 

Individual students will be referred by classroom teachers, staff and parents for specific concerns and issues. These students will be served individually according to their needs and their parental permissions/requirements.

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Group Counseling

 

Groups with common interests and concerns will be grouped together and served as a group

 

 

E.    Student Intervention Team

 

Students with academic concerns will be referred to S.I.T. for intervention and services. The team members are School Principal, School Counselor, School Psychologist, School Nurse, Special Ed. Teacher, Family Support Worker, Reading Coach and Math Coach.