Counseling Seminar Program
Counseling Seminar is part of a yearlong Wellbeing Block at HKIS. In their Wellbeing Block, students will develop their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through Physical Education, Counseling Seminar, and Spiritual Exploration courses.
Grade 9 Seminar Required in Grade 9 Home Learning: Light Course Description This course is designed to ease the academic and emotional transition from middle to high school. Grade 9 Seminar prepares students for the expectations and challenges of high school life. The importance of developing independence, self-motivated learning and emotional awareness will be highlighted, including identifying personal values, character strengths, and both personal and academic goals. Students will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a community counselor during seminar time. Learning Outcomes Students will: u
Develop skills to build their emotional intelligence.
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Understand the academic expectations for high school, i.e. self-motivated learning, being responsible for and owning their learning.
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Understand the importance of developing strong study and time management skills.
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Explore strategies that will assist them in becoming successful and healthy high school students.
This class is designed to follow a large group guidance structure. Students receive a grade of Successful Completion contingent on attendance, reflections, structured learning activities and discussions.
Grade 10 Seminar Required in Grade 10 Home Learning: Light Course Description Students will explore all aspects of well-being: Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, and Health. The course is designed to stimulate self-reflection and discussion around personal beliefs, values and growth. Students will also apply what they’ve learned about themselves to explore potential futures that fit their strengths, interests, and personality. Learning Outcomes Students will:
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Understand the tenets of positive psychology.
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Students will learn about the mental health continuum and resources to help themselves or others, and reflect on their own experiences.
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Explore and apply the pillars of well-being (positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, accomplishment, and health).
