Primary Interaction Program
What is PIP?
PIP is a weekly opportunity to help children kindergarten through third grade to help build resiliency and self esteem.
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. The
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 program used is 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 students
can learn and feel safe
Selfhood - students gain a strong sense of individuality where they
recognize their unique qualifies
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