Alta Loma High School

School Counseling ProgramIntentional Guidance Lessons Results

Intentional Guidance Target Group

11th grade students failing math and still enrolled in Module A or B (Algebra 1-1)

Selection based on 11th grade students enrolled in Module A or B at start of semester one

Goal = to increase passing rate and to provide skills for academic success

Intentional Guidance Lesson

Study Skills Group

When: One period, rotating

How often: Every other week

Number of Students:45, 5 groups of 9

Intentional Guidance Lessons

Identify personal learning style

Importance of attendance and organizational skills

Develop skill in reading transcripts, status report, and recovery options

Identify and develop S.M.A.R.T. goals

Overcoming barriers to success

ASCA National Standards

Academic Standard AStudents will acquire the attitudes,knowledge, and skills that contributeto effective learning in school andacross the life span.

Academic Standard BStudents will complete school with theacademic preparation to choose from a widerange of substantial postsecondary options,including college.

Student Competencies

A1: Improve academic self-concept

A2: Acquire skills for improving learning

B1: Improve learning

Research shows…

• Student success study skills are effective in increasing and sustaining academic achievement (Miranda, Webb, Brigman, & Peluso, 2007)

• Group counseling interventions are effective in addressing student academic concerns(Steen & Kaffenberger, 2007)

What do they KNOW?

Where to get helpin math

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Our Goal

The 11th grade study skills group intervention is designed to support: Increasing homework completion rate

Advancing to next level of math

Developing study and organizational skills

Increasing attendance

Having a graduation plan in place

Results

Achievement-Related Data: Attendance Academic reviews with graduation plan

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Achievement Data: Advancing to next level of math Pass math CAHSEE

Achievement-Related Data

Attendance: Single period

truancy decreased by 40% Quarter One to Quarter Two

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Academic reviews with parents implemented

100% of students had a completed graduation plan in place

Academic Reviews

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Achievement Data

Advancing to the next level of math

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Pass math CAHSEE

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Lessons Learned

What worked: Small group sessions

Students completing sessions showed improvement in attendance and grades

Individual academic review with parents Specific graduation plans were written

What didn’t work (Limitations): Number of students that left for alternative

settings Number of participants decreased

Next Steps:

Continue early academic review conferences with parents

Conduct study skills group at end of 9th and/or beginning of 10th grade

The counseling team would like to thank the teachers, staff, and administration for their dedication in working as a team to promote the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. The continued support of the counseling department is truly appreciated.