Overview
Ferndale Area Elementary School has developed and implemented a developmental guidance program. Our developmental guidance program is a comprehensive, balanced, and sequential plan that is based on the results of a building-wide needs assessment regarding the students in the Ferndale Area Elementary School. A needs assessment reviews the social, personal, academic, and career needs of students in our school. Programming is then directed to meet the needs in each grade level as well as the National Standards for School Counseling Programs. Teachers, counselor, and the principal then develop class activities and counseling initiatives. Home visits are conducted to assist in meeting the needs of children and families in the Ferndale Area School District. Our guidance department also collaborates with local agencies to work with students who need intensive interventions through programs or counseling outside of the school setting.
Anti-Bullying Program: “JACKETS”
Judgment and Responsibility:
The capacity to make good choices. Taking personal responsibility to uphold what is pure, right and true when making decisions.
Attitude and Respect:
Developing a positive awareness of thoughts/words and their impact on others. Honoring and esteeming another person and their feelings.
Cooperation:
Demonstrating a willingness to work together towards a common goal. Being caring in the context of being careful helps everyone.
Knowledge and Keeping Good Habits:
Becoming acquainted with facts, truths or rules through study and investigation. Using an effective decision making process to maintain good habits.
Empathy and Caring:
Being able to consider other’s feelings and life circumstances. Demonstrating regard and kind concern towards others, self and the environment.
Talents and Citizenship:
Doing your share to make our school and community a better place to live. Recognizing your talents and interests and sharing them with others.
Self control and Relationships:
Bringing my thoughts, words, actions and attitudes into constant obedience in order to benefit the choices I make towards myself, others and my relationships.