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Elementary Guidance Plan

MISSION STATEMENT

The Fire Island School District believes in a collaborative approach to instruction that is designed to meet the individual needs of the students.  Our mission is to create a safe, supportive, student-centered environment.  We are committed to helping all children achieve academic excellence through creative challenges within our unique island setting.

Our goal is to prepare the students to be dynamic citizens of our ever-changing society.

SCHOOL WIDE INITIATIVES

  • Code of Conduct
  • Cultural Arts
  • PTA Family Programs
  • Lunch Box Parents
  • PTA Family Fun Nights
  • Shared Decision Making Team
  • Character Education
  • Bullying
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Sportsmanship
  • Diversity
  • Mission Be – Mindfulness Education
  • After School Enrichment
  • Curriculum Based Field Trips
  • Thanksgiving Feast
  • Parents as Reading Partners (PARP)

INDIVIDUAL /GROUP COUNSELING

Groups/individual counseling is subject to change based on the specific needs of students.

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Social Skills
  • Stress Management
  • Divorce/Separation
  • Anger Management
  • Mandated & Non-Mandated Counseling
  • Mediation
  • Communication
  • Self Esteem


PARENT & ORIENTATION PROGRAMS

  • Back to School Night
  • Parent / Teacher Conferences
  • Middle School Visits
  • Parent Workshops


COMMUNITY OUTREACH

  • Consultation with Outside Agencies
  • Fire Prevention with Local Fire Departments
  • District Newsletter


PARENT RESOURCES

  • Referral to Outside Agencies