Examined whether drug abuse prevention curriculum that challenges ninth grade students' (n=520) thinking about drug use through discussion and reflection on drug-related dilemmas would promote the process of individuation among adolescents by advancing students' moral reasoning and increasing their conceptual level. (ABL)

Describes a study skills program designed and implemented by high school counselors within the freshmen English curriculum at St. Mary's Academy in Portland. In addition to helping students improve study skills, the program increased counselor visibility and improved counselor-teacher interaction. (JAC)

Explains how school counselor can play major role in helping high school freshman students realize the importance of making at least tentative general career plans and describes group career counseling approach referred to as a career-preparation unit. Describes four-day unit. Appendices contain teacher-contact sheet, project overview, research…

Compared the effectiveness of cognitive restructuring (CR) and a structured group discussion (SGD) in preventing stress and improving self-concept in 209 high school freshmen. Results showed posttreatment attitudes were equal for both programs. The CR homework produced a significant decrease in students' perceived level of emotion. (JAC)

Describes a high school orientation program for freshmen, designed to familiarize students with appropriate school-related behaviors through exploration, clarification, questioning, and discussion. Results of a program evaluation indicated participants had less failure, less absences, and less conduct problems than nonparticipants. (BL)

Describes two-day special course on study skills taught by counselors in second week of school. Explains material and exercises used and provides summary of the course, which is appropriate for junior and senior high school students. Concludes that course demonstrates to students that administrators, counselors, teachers, and parents are committed…

Investigates whether a planned counseling program, consisting of a 15-minute weekly session between the individual student and the counselor, can have a significant effect on the grades and absences of the high-risk student. Results indicate a significant positive effect. (Author)

Describes Freshmen Awareness Groups, discussion groups designed to unite students, teachers and counselors in sharing ideas and feelings and becoming more aware of themselves and each other. Activities and goals for the five weekly sessions are outlined. (JAC)

Assessed the effects of a career awareness program on the career maturity of ninth-grade students. No difference was discovered on overall career maturity between experimental and control groups. Results indicate that a developmental approach is needed that can regularly be evaluated and restructured. (JAC)

Outlines the practical marketing strategies used to implement Project Career REACH, a career development program for high school freshmen. Marketing basics for guidance programs are discussed, including mission analysis, market analysis, resource analysis, strategic planning, and evaluation. (TE)

Describes a program for eighth graders at West Hempstead (New York) Middle School that prepares students for social pressures of high school by building leadership qualities. Includes an overview of the program and a description of program sessions. (NB)