PIP FOCUS AT DEER CANYON
What is PIP?
PIP is a weekly opportunity to help children kindergarten through third grade build resiliency and self esteem through classroom lessons and/or small group experiences.
How are students selected for this program?
The staff at each school recommends students whom they feel might benefit from the program. Teachers provide input through a brief screening of all students in first through third grades in the first semester. Kindergarten children are screened in the second semester. A parent or school administrator may also refer students. The final selection steps involve a phone call to parents, followed by a written permission form being sent home. Parents must give written approval before a child can participate in the program.
With parent permission, small group instruction is available for students. Groups are composed of 2-4 students who meet together 30 minutes each week for 12 weeks with a Student Services Assistant. This program is supervised by an elementary counselor.
What are the components of the PIP Program?
The PIP program at Deer Canyon is called FOCUS - Focus on Children Understanding Self-Esteem – and consists of three components: small groups, playground, and classroom presentations (five 30-minue lessons for all K-3 classrooms). The well researched Esteem Builders curriculum will be used for small groups and classroom lessons. Topics that will be covered are:
Security - students see school is a safe environment where they can learn and feel safe
Selfhood - students gain a strong sense of individuality recognizing their unique qualities
Affiliation - students see themselves in relationships to others, gaining a sense of belonging and an ability to cooperate and share
Mission - students are able to set realistic and achievable goals and follow through on plans with a sense of purpose and future
Competence - students become aware of their own strengths and acknowledge personal success
If you have questions, please contact Lois Souza, PIP Project Coordinator, 858 668-4081.