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Standards for School Counseling Programs in Virginia Public Schools

Grades 6-8
Other Virginia School Counseling sets
Grades K-3
Grades 4-5
Grades 9-12

1
Understand the relationship of personal abilities, goals, skills, interests, and motivation to academic achievement,MA1
2
Understand the relationship of dependability, productivity, and initiative to academic success, MA2
3
Understand the importance of high school course and/or program selection in relation to future academic and career options,MA3
4
Understand high school graduation requirements, MA4
5
Understand individual assessment results in relation to educational progress,MA5
6
Demonstrate the skills needed to develop a high school educationa l plan based on ability, interest, and achievement, andMA6
7
Demonstrate responsibility for actions to ensure a successful transition from middle school to high school.MA7

1
Identify the relationship of course content, educational achievement, and career choices, MC1
2
Identify personal preferences, skills, and interests that influence career choices and success,MC2
3
Understand the effect of career choices on quality of life, MC3
4
Understand that behaviors such as punctuality, courtesy, proper dress and language, and hard work are essential to success in the job market,MC4
5
Demonstrate understanding of the education and training needed to achieve career goals,MC5
6
Demonstrate employability skills such as individual initiative, teamwork, problem solving, organization, and communication, MC6
7
Use research skills to locate, evaluate, and interpret career and educational information, andMC7
8
Demonstrate awareness of educational, vocational, and technical training opportunities available in high school.MC8

1
Recognize the effect of peer pressure on decision making,MP1
2
Understand the consequences of decisions and choices,MP2
3
Understand the emotional and physical dangers of substance use and abuse,MP3
4
Use appropriate decision making and problem solving skills, MP4
5
Demonstrate appropriate skills for interactions with adults and developing and maintaining positive peer relationships, MP5
6
Use appropriate communication and conflict resolution skills with peers and adults, andMP6
7
Understand how character traits, interests, abilities, and achievement relate to attaining personal, educational, and career goals.MP7

What grade levels do these standards cover?: Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?: Standards for School Counseling Programs in Virginia Public Schools

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