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

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Many of the Michigan Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Student Benchmarks can be met through the instruction of lessons within the Michigan Model for Comprehensive School Health Education® Curriculum.  The following series of charts represents a correlation of these benchmarks and lessons.  Each benchmark, where are correlation exists, includes a link to the related Michigan Model information.  Our thanks to Eaton Intermediate School District for compiling and sharing this information.

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

Cross Referenced Selected Elementary School (K-3) Student Benchmarks

AREA I - CAREER PLANNING AND EXPLORATION ASCA CURR NCDG
Category A - Exploring Careers
Need Item
number		        
1. I know about different jobs in my community. X X X
2. I know about good work habits. 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 to do (MM Phase I) X X X
Category C -  Understanding how being male or female relates to school and work
11. I know how to work and play with boys and girls in an activity.   X X
12. I know that boys and girls can do any classroom job.   X X
Category N - Learning how to use leisure time

31.

 I know about different hobbies, sports, and activities that I can do during my spare time. (MM Phase I) (MM Drugs)   X X
32. I know what I like to do for fun (MM Phase I) (MM Drugs) (MM Phys Activity)   X X

AREA II - KNOWLEDGE OF SELF AND OTHERS

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Category B -  Understanding and accepting myself
6. I understand and can identify a wide variety of feelings (happy, sad, mad). (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 that I can make choices. (MM Phase I) X X X
14. I know how to come up with many possible choices to settle a problem. (MM Phase I) X X X
15. I know how to look at my decisions and how to change poor ones. (MM Phase I)  X X X
16. I know how to accept responsibility for my decisions. (MM Phase I) X X X
Category H -  Understanding and getting along with others
17. I know how to make and keep friends. (MM Phase I) X X X
18. I understand that all people are not alike. (MM Phase I) X X X
19. I know how to get along with both boys and girls. (MM Phase I) X X X
20. I know how to ask parents, teachers and other adults for help without tattling. (MM Phase I) X X X
Category K - Knowing how drugs and alcohol affect me and my friends
25. I know what drugs are and what they can do to people. (MM Phase I) X X X
26. I know how to say NO to people who try to get me to use drugs and alcohol. (MM Phase I) X X X
27. I know how to deal with the consequences of saying NO to my friends. (MM Phase I) X X X
28. I know who to talk to when I need help. (MM Phase I)   X X
Category P - Learning about family responsibilities
36. I know how to get along with my parents, step-parents or guardians. (MM Phase I) X X X
37. I know how to get along with my brother, sister, step-brother, or step-sister. (MM Phase I) X X X
38. I know some things that cause problems in families such as moving, divorce, death or unemployment. (MM Phase I)      
39. I know how to find help when my family has problems. (MM Phase I) X X X
40. I know how to help with family responsibilities. (MM Phase I) X X X

AREA III - EDUCATIONAL/CAREER-TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT

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Category J - Improving study and basic learning skills
21. I know how to get ready for class. X X X
22. I know how to listen. (MM Phase I Grade 2 & above) X X X
23. I know how to ask questions. X X X
24. I know how to start and finish my work well. X X X
Category M - Learning from friends and others about school
29. I know where to go to get help when I have a problem concerning my school. (MM Phase I) X X  
30. I know what will be expected of me in my school. (MM Phase I) 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 likes and dislikes. 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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