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Counselor's Corner

The mission of Princeton ISD’s Counseling Program and Smith Elementary is to help students create an anchor for life by connecting them, as well as parents, schools and the community with the tools and resources for academic, social and emotional success, college and career readiness.
 

Counseling services

Comprehensive School Counseling Program

School Counseling Program

A comprehensive school counseling program supports academic, social-emotional, personal and career development, ensuring today's students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow.

School Counselor's Role

School counselors spend the majority of time working directly with students, teachers, parents and the community in responsive services, individual student planning, as well as providing social and emotional curriculum to support the challenges students face in schools today.

Full Comprehensive School Counseling Plan

Character Strong

Character Strong is Princeton ISD's character education program. We will continue to use the program called PurposeFull People, by Character Strong. This program teaches skills that will help students be successful in school and in life. Students should have safe, predictable places to learn where they feel included. Students should have healthy connections with teachers and classmates. They should also experience learning that will help them tackle challenges inside and outside of school. PurposeFull People is more than a set of lessons – it is a partnership between schools and families to create a place where students feel like they belong and learn skills that will help them be the best they can be!

PurposeFull People has three main goals for students: Be Kind, Be Strong and Be Well. 

Be Kind: Social skills like listening, friendship, solving conflicts and leadership. These skills are taught alongside Empathy, Respect & Cooperation 

Be Strong: Skills that help students focus, stay organized and set goals. These skills are taught alongside Responsibility, Courage & Perseverance 

Be Well: Skills that help students handle their emotions and deal with stress. These skills are taught alongside Gratitude, Honesty & Creativity

For more information, please visit characterstrong.com/familystrong

Each 9 Weeks we will focus on two specific character traits. They are listed below:
  • 1st 9 Weeks
  • Respect
  • Responsibility
  • 2nd 9 Weeks
  • Gratitude
  • Empathy
  • 3rd 9 Weeks
  • Perseverance
  • Honesty
  • 4th 9 Weeks
  • Cooperation
  • Courage &/or Creativity

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