Michigan Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling 
STUDENT BENCHMARKS K-12
  Correlated with Michigan Model for Comprehensive School Health Education® Curriculum

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LEGEND ASCA = National Standards for School Counseling Programs
CURR = Michigan Curriculum Framework
NCDG = National Career Development Guidelines

Cross Referenced Selected Elementary School (4-6) Student Benchmarks

AREA I - CAREER PLANNING AND EXPLORATION ASCA CURR NCDG
Category A - Exploring Careers
Need Item
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1. I know how to find out more about jobs and careers. X X X
2. I know the importance of good work habits for school and future jobs. X X X
3. I know some reasons why people work. X X X
  4. I know people need to work together (MM Phase I) X X X
 5. I know some things I like and can do well. (MM Phase I)  (MM Drugs) X X X
Category C -  Understanding how being male or female relates to school and work
11. I know how to handle "kidding" from other students if I am interested in activities usually chosen by the opposite sex. (MM Phase I Teasing/ Bullying) X   X
12. I know that I may choose any job that I like and I can do well. X X X
Category N - Learning how to use leisure time

36.

 I know about different hobbies, sports, and activities that I can do and enjoy doing during my spare time. (MM Phase I)  (MM Drugs)  (MM Phys Activity) X X X

AREA II - KNOWLEDGE OF SELF AND OTHERS

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Category B -  Understanding and accepting myself
6. I understand how to deal with feelings such as happiness, sadness, and anger. (MM Phase I) X X X
7. I know how to express those thoughts and feelings that are important to me. (MM Phase I) X X X
8. I know how to handle my problems or where to get help. (MM Phase I) X X X
9. I understand my strengths and talents. (MM Phase I) X X X
10. I understand and like myself. (MM Phase I) X X X
Category F -  Making Decisions
13. I know what things are important to me. (MM Phase I) X X X
14. I know how to come up with many possible solutions to  a problem. (MM Phase I) X X X
15. I know how to set goals and make plans. (MM Phase I) X X X
16. I know how to make good decisions and act on them. (MM Phase I) X X X
17. I know how to look at my decisions and how to change poor ones. (MM Phase I) X X X
18. I know how to accept responsibility for my decisions. (MM Phase I) X X X
Category H -  Understanding and getting along with others
19. I know how to be a good friend. (MM Phase I) X   X
20. I understand my friends and classmates. (MM Phase I) X X X
21. I know how to get along with both boys and girls. (MM Phase I) X X X
22. I understand people who are different from me. (MM Phase I) X X X
23. I know how to ask parents, teachers and other adults for help without tattling. (MM Phase I) X X  
Category K - Knowing how drugs and alcohol affect me and my friends
30. I know what alcohol and drugs to do a person's body and mind. X X X
31. I know how to say NO to people who try to get me to use drugs and alcohol. X X X
32. I know where to get help for myself or a friend who has a problem with drugs and alcohol. (MM Drugs) X X X
Category P - Learning about family responsibilities
40. I know how to get along with my parents, step-parents or guardians. (MM Phase I) X X X
41. I know how to get along with my brother, sister, step-brother, or step-sister. (MM Phase I) X X X
42. I know some things that cause problems in families such as moving, divorce, death or unemployment. (MM Phase I) X X   
43. I know how to find help when my family has problems. (MM Phase I) X X  
44. I know how to help with family responsibilities. (MM Phase I Gr 4 limited) X X X

AREA III - EDUCATIONAL/CAREER-TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT

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Category J - Improving study and basic learning skills
24. I know how to organize my time. X X X
25. I know how to listen and ask questions in class. X X X
26. I know how to organize my class and homework materials. X X X
27. I can take good notes. X X X
28. I know how to start and finish my assignments well. X X X
29. I know how to do my best on tests. X X X
Category M - Learning from friends and others about school
33. I understand the challenges I may have in middle/junior high school. X X X
34. I know where to go for help when I have a problem concerning middle/junior high school. X X X
35. I know what will be expected of me in middle/junior high school. X X X
Category O -  Planning for School
33. I know what is expected of me in the next grade. X X X
34. I know how to make choices at school that fit my interests and abilities. X X X
35. I know that all classes (math, science, reading, etc.) are important in jobs and daily living. X X X

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