All About Mrs. Dowdy
Guidance Topics
Scenarios
Test Taking Strategies
Miscellaneous
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What type of dogs do I have?

Chihuahuas!

100
What is a career?
A career is another word for a profession or job. 
100

You are having trouble with an older student on the bus. Who should you go to about this FIRST?

The bus driver
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What should you do the night before the test?

Get a good night's sleep! Getting plenty of rest is very important. 
100

Give an example of something that could happen to you from LUCK and something that could happen to you from HARD WORK. 

Luck - lottery, winning a prize, etc.

Hard work - a good job, college acceptance, etc. 

200

How many years did I go to college?

6 years - 2 degrees

200

What is the difference between bullying and a mean moment? 

Bullying happens over and over with the intention (on purpose) to hurt you either physically or emotionally. A mean moment, while still not okay, only happens one time, or may be an accident. 

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You are taking a test and the person behind you asks for help. You are pretty shy, and this person is really popular. They tell you that everyone cheats every once in a while. You think that maybe if you help them cheat, they’ll like you. What is this an example of? 

Peer pressure
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What should you do the morning of the test? 

Eat a good breakfast. 
200

What are 3 ways you can show kindness to someone? 

Compliment them, ask them to sit or play with you, hold the door, help pick up something they dropped, stand up for them...

300

Which town do I live in?

Pearisburg

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What is diversity?
Diversity means different - like different races, cultures, gender, religion... Appreciating differences makes the world a better place! 
300

You heard a student tell another student about a fight that is supposed to happen in the cafeteria. What should you do? 

Tell a trusted adult immediately.
300

What should you do if you begin to feel really nervous during the test?

Take deep breaths, give yourself a pep talk, tense and relax your muscles. 

300

What is gratitude? 

Appreciating what you have, being thankful.

400

Where did I go to college?

Radford University

400
Why do we need to look at the WHOLE situation before we make any decisions?
If we don't look at the whole situation, we might "jump to conclusions" and assume something is happening that's actually not the case. This can cause arguments and disagreements. 
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There is a new student in 3rd grade. They are pretty quiet, and you see that they are having a hard time making friends. What should you do? 
Ask them to play at recess, or sit beside you at lunch. A little bit of kindness goes a long way! 
400

If you are stuck on a question, ___________ the answers that just don't make sense. 

Eliminate/cross out
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Why is it important to set goals for yourself? 

Setting goals makes you push yourself to become a better person. We won't get better at things if we don't push ourselves to try harder. Also, writing down your goal makes you more likely to achieve it! 

500
What is my daughter's name? 

Adelyn :)

500
What are the 6 character traits? 
Respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, caring, fairness, and citizenship
500

After you come to my office to talk, who do I tell? 

NO ONE unless you tell me someone is hurting you or you want to hurt yourself. Otherwise your secrets are safe with me. 

500

What should you ALWAYS do during a test to help you avoid making careless mistakes? *hint - 3 word answer*

Show your work!!! 
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What are 3 things you can do to be the best student you can possibly be? 
Study, do your homework, stay organized, ask for help when you need it, stay focused, be prepared for class (remember all materials, etc.)
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