MS. SOKOYA!
True or False: One example to see Ms. Sokoya is when you're in class and ask your teacher to use the bathroom. Before going inside you see Ms. Sokoya in her room. You decide to say "Hi" and then go to her door to start a conversation.
False. Why?
Turn this statement to a self-respecting one: "I'm so stupid, literally the dumbest."
I have to work hard in school.
I'm definitely finding school to be challenging right now.
What are 2 ways you can earn and maintain good grades this year?
Completing work the best you can. Submitting work on time. Writing down notes clearly. Asking the teacher for help. Seeking help from your friend, principal, counselor, parents, or tutor.
What does "conflict" mean?
a disagreement or argument about something important
The four main types of bullying are...
PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, CYBER, & VERBAL
Provide a brief description of each
True or False: Ms. Sokoya only talks with students who have "issues."
False. Who do I talk with?
True or False: When you practice being confident and self-assure, you may have an easier time believing that you are.
True.
True or False: When you are making any decision, don't think through possible consequences or outcomes. Just make the decision ASAP.
False. Why?
Name 3 adults in school you should report to when you see or experience conflict or bullying.
School Counselor, Principal, Homeroom Teacher, or any Teacher.
Spreading a rumor/gossiping/lying about a friend or someone in or out of school is which type of bullying?
Social
Provide 3 proper ways to come see Ms. Sokoya.
1. Asking your teacher for a Counselor Referral form.
2. Seeing her before school or after school.
3. Seeing her at lunch.
Provide an appropriate definition for "peer pressure."
Being influenced by people who are your same age with how you act, how you think, what you find important in order to change you in a positive or negative way.
What determines if you get a Progress Report?
If you earn a 70% or less (D or F) in one or more of your classes.
Scenario: Bareeq tells you to move to another seat in lunch for her friend Yasma to sit there instead. What will you do?
Say "no"
Move to leave any possible conflict
Direct them to an open area
Ignore them
Name 2 examples of cyber-bullying.
Sending, spreading, or posting rumors/threats/hurtful messages to or about one or more people (email, phone, social media, etc.)
Pretending to be someone else for a hidden (negative) reason.
What are 2 possible reasons that you would choose to come see and talk with Ms. Sokoya?
Academic help (studying, grades, organization, etc.)
Friendship/social help (conflict, you and your friend are arguing and cannot resolve, making friends, talking to people)
Behavior (you got in trouble and want to change your behavior)
College/Career (wondering about a certain career or interested learning more about colleges)
Anything (family, anxiety, bullying, nervous, after school sports, etc)
True or False: Understanding what motivates me is essential in order to keep myself in the right direction with everything I do.
True
True or False: Setting short-term and long-term goals for yourself will be tremendously beneficial for you now and in the future.
True.
Your best friend is now talking and sitting with someone else in school. You even overheard them making plans for after school and the weekend. What will you do?
Wait until your friend brings it up with you, Confront your friend about how your friendship is going so far, try sitting with other friends that make you feel good about yourself.
Define the term "bullying."
repeatedly saying or doing hurtful, intentional actions to another person who has a hard time defending themselves
Provide the definition for "confidentiality." What are 3 exceptions to confidentiality in Ms. Sokoya's room?
Keeping statements being shared between two or more people as hidden, private.
1. You want to hurt someone/You are hurting someone.
2. You want to hurt yourself/You are hurting yourself.
3. Someone is hurting you.
True or False: I should not be ashamed for who I am.
Name 5 things you like about yourself in 30 seconds!
True.
1. ? 2.? 3. ? 4. ? 5.?
Sing AAG's school song!
:D
What are 2 options you can implement to resolve conflict?
Walk away, ignore them, deep breaths, count to 10, tell the person to stop (calmy), find an adult, etc.
Act one of these options out.
Name 2 ways bullying can severely effect middle school students.
Depression, isolation/loneliness, anger, low self-esteem, anxiety, etc.