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 (6-9) 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 explore careers in which I may be interested. X X X
2. I understand my interests and abilities and how they help me make a career choice. X X X
3. I understand how to prepare for careers in which I may be interested. X X X
  4. I understand the importance of making plans for the future such as jobs, career-technical education, employment and training programs, college, and military. X X X
Category C -  Understanding how being male or female relates to school and work
13. I know how to handle "kidding" from other students if I am interested in choosing a class usually taken or a job usually filled by the opposite sex. (MM Phase I Gr 6) (7-8 Violence Prev) X     X
14. I know how to handle adult disapproval if I have an interest in choosing a class usually taken or a job usually filled by the opposite sex. X    X
15. I know that all classes and jobs are acceptable for females and males. X X X
Category N - Learning how to use leisure time
48. I know about different hobbies, sports, and activities in which I could get involved. (MM Phys Activity)      X X
49. I know how to find out which leisure activities are best for me.  (MM Phys Activity) X X X

50.

 I know about leisure activities I can do when I am older.   X X

AREA II - KNOWLEDGE OF SELF AND OTHERS

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Category B -  Understanding and accepting myself
5. I understand what is important to me (my values).  X X X
6. I have confidence in myself. X X X
7. I can state my own ideas. (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Violence Prev)  (Drug) X X X
8. I understand how my thoughts and feelings affect my behavior.(MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Violence Prev)  (Drug) X X X
9. I know how to handle my problems or where to get help. (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Violence Prev)  (Drug) X X X
10. I know what to do when I feel down. (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Violence Prev)  (Drug) X X X
11. I understand the physical, social and emotional changes of growing up. X X X
12. I accept and like myself, both physically and mentally. X X X
Category F -  Making Decisions
21. I know how to identify the real problem when I'm worried or upset. (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Violence Prev)  (Drug) X X X
22. I know how to come up with possible choices to solve a problem. (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Violence Prev)  (Drug) X X X
23. I know what is important to me so I can set goals. (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Violence Prev)  (Drug) X X X
24. I know how to make good decisions. (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Violence Prev)  (Drug) X X X
25. I know how to evaluate  my decisions and change poor ones. (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Violence Prev)  (Drug) X X X
26. I know how to accept responsibility for my decisions. (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Violence Prev)  (Drug) X X X
Category H -  Understanding and getting along with others
27. I understand my friends and classmates. (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Violence Prev) X X X
28. I know effective ways of communicating feelings and thoughts. (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Violence Prev) X X X
29. I know how to be a good friend. (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Violence Prev) X X X
30. I know how to get along with both boys and girls. (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Violence Prev) X X X
31. I respect other people even though they may be different. (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Violence Prev) X X X
32. I can talk to someone when I need to. (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Violence Prev) X X X
Category K - Knowing how drugs and alcohol affect me and my friends
39. I know what alcohol and drugs to do my body and mind. (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Drug) X X X
40. I know what the school, police and courts do to students who do drugs and alcohol.  (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Drug) X X X
41. I know how to help a friend who has a problem with drugs and alcohol.  (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Drug) X X  
42. I know where to get help for myself or a friend who has a problem with drugs and alcohol.  (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Drug) X X  
43. I know how to say NO when friends or other  people try to get me to use drugs and alcohol.  (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Drug) X X X
44. I know how the use of drugs and alcohol may affect my relationship with others.  (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Drug) X X  
Category P - Learning about family responsibilities
58. I know how to get along with my parents, step-parents or guardians. (MM Phase I Gr 6)  (Violence Prev) X X X
59. I know how to get along with my brother, sister, step-brother, or step-sister. X X X
60. I know how to help with family responsibilities. X X  
61. I know some things that cause problems in families such as moving, divorce, death or unemployment. X X  
62. I know how to find help when my family has problems. (Violence Prev)  (Drug) X X  

AREA III - EDUCATIONAL/CAREER-TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT

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Category E - Preparation for finding jobs.
16. I know how to apply for a job. X X X
17. I know what employers expect of workers. X X X
18. I know how to look for a part-time and summer job.     X
19. I know what jobs are available locally.   X X
20. I know job interview skills. X X X
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
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 high school
45. I understand the challenges students have in high school. X X X
46. I know where to go to get help when I have a problem concerning high school. X X X
47. I know what will be expected of me in high school. X    
Category O - Planning for school and beyond
51. I understand high school credits and graduation requirements. X X X
52. I know how to select high school courses that help meet my needs, interests and career goals. X X X
53. I know how academic skills such as math, reading, and science relate to my career goals. X X X
54. I know how to select middle school extra curricular activities that will meet my interests and future goals. X X X
55. I understand how completing high school will better prepare me for the job market. X X X
56. I understand how completing high school will better prepare me to continue my education (vocational technical, military, and college). X X X

57.

 I know the classes offered by my area career/technical school. X X X

continue on to Grades 9-12

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