Your School Counselor
Who is your School Counselor?
Ms. Carr and Mrs. Hanlon
Students sometimes see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .
Problem or conflict
Will I visit your classroom to do classroom lessons?
Yes, every other week.
School counselors teach students social skills to help them make good ________________ .
choices
What is confidentiality?
Keeping conversations between people private. Not telling others what was said. BUT there are a few situations where I need to ask help from other adults such as parents, teachers, principal, etc.
How many years has Ms. Carr been at Yellow Springs Elementary?
This is Ms. Carr's 3rd Year.
Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?
No, we talk about the problem and how to fix it.
Name some topics I might do a classroom lesson on?
Behaviors, feelings, growth mindset, being a good friend, healthy choices, conflicts, peer pressure, middle school, being safe, making good choices, careers, college, bullying, goal setting, etc....
Name some things school counselors do to help students.
Talk to students individually, classroom lessons, small groups, talk with teachers, talk with parents or other staff
Besides the students, I also work with all of the ______________ in our school.
staff, parents and adults
True or False: Ms. Carr is the only school counselor at YSES
Name 2 problems a student might have that the counselor can help with.
Problems- at home, with friends, schoolwork, behavior, anxious feelings
How will I expect you to behave when I am in your room?
respectful, responsible, safe, following your classroom expectations
Are school counselors in charge of discipline or giving consequences?
No
Where is My Room Located?
Room B115
True or False: Ms. Carr only meets with student that make bad choices.
False: Ms. Carr can meet with all students for different reasons, good and bad. :)
How do you get to see the school counselor?
Fill Out a Slip to make an appointment with Ms. Carr.
The goal of these classroom lessons are to teach students _________.
skills
Do I ever work with other school counselors?
Yes! I meet with other elementary school counselors throughout the school year.
True or False: I work with students in small group, classroom and individual settings.
True
What grades levels does Ms. Carr work with?
Prek - 5th Grade
Will I get to see the counselor right away?
Maybe, but not all the time.
What is one thing you remember from any classroom lessons Mrs. Hanlon has done?
Kindness, expectations, how to stand up to bullying, solving problems or conflicts, staying organized, having a growth mindset, etc.
How many kids do I work with at once in my office?
Depends on the situation.
What is Ms. Carr's main job at school?
To help students facing difficult matters or situations and to keep them safe.