What is your school counselors name?
Ms. Hernandez
True or False: School counselors do not like to help students.
False!
True or False: I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor.
False! Students are not usually in trouble when they meet with Ms. Hernandez
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor or another trusted adult, spend time with friends, or do something that you enjoy.
What is Ms. Hernandez's favorite treat?
Ice Cream!
True or False: Your school counselor's office is located next to Mr. Billins office
False! Your school counselor's office is located in room 121. You can get in from the hallway or from inside the Media Center
True or False: Ms. Hernandez will come to your classroom lessons.
True.
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes. Everyone gets angry. It is what you do with your anger that is important.
Where did Ms. Hernandez graduate from college?
University of Florida
Florida Atlantic University
Ms. Hernandez has been a school counselor for
A. about 5 years
B. about 15 years
C. about 20 years
D. about 30 years
C. about 20 years
True or False: School counselors fix problems for students.
False! School counselors try to help students find their own solutions for their problems.
What are 3 ways to be a good friend?
Be nice, listen, share, and include others in activities.
What does "S.W.I.M." stand for?
Safety First;
Work it Out;
Impress with Respect;
Make it Count
True or False: Ms. Hernandez wants you to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn while you are in school.
True!
When is the counselor at school?
Every day!
What is the name of the program you will do in Media about safety?
Lauren's Kids
Why is it important to attend school everyday?
To get better grades, develop social skills and friendships, avoid getting into trouble, having a better chance of graduating from high school
What is confidentiality?
Keeping conversations private (in confidence) unless someone is hurting you or someone is in danger.
True or false: Ms. Hernandez was born and raised in Florida.
True! She went to Nova Eisenhower Elementary, Nova Middle and Nova High right here in Broward.
What is the best school lunch at Dania?
pizza
How can you be responsible in school?
Pay attention in class, do your classwork, ask questions when you don't understand, turn in your homework.
Name 2 of the expectations at lunch
Stay seated
Clean up your area- including the floor
Use inside voices
Use the bathroom before coming to lunch
Line up on the blue line
Why is it important to keep your desk and backpack organized?
To be able to find things you need when you need them and avoid losing them, so that you can be ready to learn!
What parts of your body are involved in listening?
Eyes on the speaker, ears hearing the words, brain thinking about the words, hands and feet not a distraction, voice quiet.