Meet the Counselor
What is my school counselor's name?
Ms. Kasey
Where is Ms. Kasey's office?
On the 1st floor, by the atrium/PreK classrooms
Who does the school counselor help support at school?
Everyone! Ms. Kasey is here to help and support every student <3
True or False: Ms. Kasey only helps students with their feelings.
False! Ms. Kasey also helps students with friendship problems, stress and anxiety, being successful at school, and more.
What did Ms. Kasey do before she was a school counselor?
Teacher
True or False: I can go see Ms. Kasey in her office any time I want.
False!
True or False: the school counselor is who I see when I'm in trouble.
False! Ms. Kasey is here to support students if they make a bad choice, but she does not assign consequences or handle discipline.
This is a way Ms. Kasey might help a new student connect with other kids in their class if they don't know anyone or have friends yet.
A lunch bunch
Where did Ms. Kasey go to college to become a school counselor?
Louisiana State University (LSU)
If I want to talk to Ms. Kasey, what should I do?
Ask my teacher/another adult to send her an email
True or False: It's Ms. Kasey's job to solve all my problems whenever something goes wrong.
False! Ms. Kasey is here to help when you can't solve a problem on your own, or you need to talk about something that's bothering you.
Ms. Kasey teaches students lots of way to calm down and relax when they are having big feelings. What are these calm down strategies called?
Coping skills
How long has Ms. Kasey been a school counselor?
5 years (this will be year 6!)
True or False: I can hang out in the counselor's office all day long if I don't want to go to class.
FALSE! You only stay with Ms. Kasey until you've calmed down enough to return to learning.
What does confidentiality mean?
Confidentiality means keeping something private. When you come talk to Ms. Kasey, she doesn't share what you say with anyone**
True or False: Ms. Kasey teaches students about different colleges and career paths for the future.
True! College and career exploration is an important part of school counseling, and something we will talk about more in upper elementary classes.
What is Ms. Kasey's favorite animal?
Is there a limit on how many times I can go see Ms. Kasey?
No! Ms. Kasey is here to help you as much as you need her.
When does Ms. Kasey have to share what you said to her with others?
If you tell her you or someone else is in danger, OR if you give her permission to share with another adult at home or school.
If Ms. Kasey isn't available when you need support, who else at school can you talk to?
Our school social worker (Mrs. Baumgardt), or our school psychologist (Ms. Haile). You can also talk to your teacher or another adult you trust!