Guidance Lessons and Great 8 Skills
The Guidance Curriculum in Kirbyville ISD provides all students with the knowledge and skills appropriate for their developmental level through systematic delivery of the guidance curriculum in classrooms and/or small groups. In order to promote and enhance the learning program and in accordance with Texas and national standards, the guidance curriculum addresses the areas of personal/social, academic, and career development.
Kirbyville ISD counselors teach The Great 8: Skills for Daily Life. From the information and knowledge acquired through the awareness phase, students develop the skills to identify the responsibilities and behaviors appropriate to functioning effectively in each of the environments.
Here is what your child will be learning during guidance lessons this school year:
2023-2024 School Year
1st grading period
Decision Making: A child's approach to problem solving that involves learning from others and from their own previous experiences, using their values to guide their action, and accepting responsibility for their decisions.
2nd grading period
Personal Responsibility: A child's tendency to be careful and reliable in her/his actions and in contributing to group efforts.
3rd grading period
Self-Awareness: A child's realistic understanding of her/his strengths and limitations and consistent desire for self-improvement.
4th grading period
Social Awareness: A child's capacity to interact with others in a way that shows respect for their ideas and behaviors, recognizes her/his impact on them, and uses cooperation and tolerance in social situations.
2024-2025 School Year
1st grading period
Optimistic Thinking: A person's attitude of confidence, hopefulness, and positive thinking.
2nd grading period
Self-Management: A person's success in controlling his/her emotions and behaviors, especially in new and challenging situations.
3rd grading period
Goal Directed Behavior: A person's initiation of, and persistence in completing difficult tasks.
4th grading period
Relationship Skills: A person's skill at promoting and maintaining positive connections with others.