Academic Development: Students will acquire the academic preparation essential to choose from a variety of educational, training, and employment options upon completion of secondary school.
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Understand the expectations of the educational environment.EA1
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Understand the importance of individual effort, hard work, and persistence.EA2
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Understand the relationship of academic achievement to current and future success in school.EA3
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Understand that mistakes are essential to the learning process.EA4
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Demonstrate individual initiative and a positive interest in learning.EA5
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Use appropriate communication skills to ask for help when needed.EA6
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Work independently to achieve academic success.EA7
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Work cooperatively in small and large groups towards a common goal.EA8
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Use study skills and test-taking strategies.EA9
Career Development: Students will investigate the world of work in order to make informed career decisions.
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Understand the concepts of job and career.EC1
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Understand that behaviors such as punctuality, courtesy, proper dress, and proper language are essential to current and future success.EC2
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Understand the relationship of individual effort, hard work and persistence to achievement.EC3
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Understand the importance of teamwork in working towards a common goal.EC4
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Demonstrate the decision making process. EC5
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Demonstrate goal setting.EC6
Personal/Social Development: Students will acquire an understanding of, and respect for, self and others, and the skills to be responsible citizens.
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Exhibit the principles of character, including honesty, trustworthiness, respect for the rights and property of others, respect for rules and laws, taking responsibility for one’s own actions, fairness, caring, and citizenship.EP1
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Understand how to make and keep friends and work cooperatively with others.EP2
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Understand that Americans are one people of many diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and national origins who are united as Americans by common customs and traditions.EP3
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Demonstrate good manners and respectful behavior towards others.EP4
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Demonstrate self-discipline and self-reliance.EP5
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Identify resource people in the school and community and understand how to seek their help.EP6
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Understand the importance of short- and long-term goals. EP7
Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3
- Where can I read the official document?
- Standards for School Counseling Programs in Virginia Public Schools
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