Guidance
This person is your school counselor
Me! Mrs. Pedersen. We will be together for all three years at DMS
This is the website you use to check your grades
PowerSchool Grade Portal
What are some ways to be a good friend
Use respectful language, listen to others, be open to new ideas and people
Statistics indicate that the higher the level of your education, the more _____ you will make.
Money
The amount of hours of sleep should you get each night
Eight to ten hours
If you needed to locate your school counselor's office, where would you find it.
W115 - On the first floor across from Mrs. Gillis' room
What can you do if you don't understand something for homework
Ask for help! Stay with your teacher after school or come see Mrs. Pedersen in homeroom
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
You can talk to a counselor, go for a walk, keep a journal, talk to a friend, draw or color, play a game etc.
Before going to bed each night, allow yourself this much downtime away from your screen before sleep
At least 30 minutes
This is a reason why you might you go see your school counselor
Schedule question, social issue with a friend, concerns at home, academic help and more ... you are NOT in trouble!
How can you fill someone else's bucket?
Give them a compliment, smile, help them out, invite them to sit with you, stand up for them if they need help
Yes or no: Your school counselor is allowed to tell your families, teachers and friends everything you say in her office
No. Unless you are in danger, or if you are a danger to others, nothing you share with the school counselor will be talked about outside of the office
Name some ways to respect yourself, others and property at DMS
Use kind words, take care of your chromebook, clean up after yourself at lunch, keep to the right side of the hallway
A friend tells you that someone in your homeroom was talking badly about you behind your back and that you should fight them after school to settle it. What is a better way to resolve the issue.
Talk it out with them, not through other people.
What are the three FREE high school options that all DMS students have after 8th grade?
Dedham High, Blue Hills Regional Vocational Tech HS, Norfolk County Agricultural HS (Aggie)
If you're feeling sluggish in the morning, how can you perk yourself up?
Eat a healthy breakfast! The DMS Cafe offers lots of options before school to start your day of right.
These are the best time to come visit your school counselor
Homeroom, lunchtime, during specials or after school
The 3 R's of DMS are Respectful, Responsible & Resilient. Give some examples of how to practice these at school.
Paying attention in class, keeping hands to ourselves, asking for help, trying again even when things are difficult
A friend tells you that they are being hurt or abused at home. How could you help them?
Talk to a trusted adult at school and encourage your friend to come too
Massachusetts is home to how many colleges and universities?
114