Your School Counselor
What is your school counselors name?
Mrs. Cummings
True or False: School counselors do not like to help students.
False!
True or False: I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor?
False! Students are not in trouble when they have to see Mrs. Cummings.
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor or another trusted adult, spend time with friends, do something that you enjoy, and journal.
What is Mrs. Cummings favorite color?
Mrs. Cummings' likes the color yellow
True or False: Your school counselors office is located on the first floor?
False. Your school counselors office is located in the Main Office building
Teachers and parents may request that the counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True!
True or False: Mrs. Cummings is available to speak with any student throughout the day.
True: Mrs. Cummings is here to help any student that needs her assistance.
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes. Everyone gets angry. It is what you do with your anger that is important.
Did Mrs. Cummings go to college and if so what college?
Barton College in Wilson, NC.
How many years has Mrs. Cummings worked at NCS?
This is Mrs. Cummings' 5th year as a school counselor at NCS.
Yes or No. Mrs. Cummings is allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in his office.
No! What you tell Mrs. Cummings will stay with him unless you are in danger, someone else is in danger, or you give him permission to share with others. This is known as confidentiality.
What are some ways to be a good friend?
Use respectful language, be a good listener, be kind, include them in activities.
True or False: The School Counselor will only meet with students the teacher asks him to.
False: Mrs. Cummings meets the needs of all students.
True or False: Mrs. Cummings wants you to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn while you are in class?
True!
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Mondays-Friday I'll be here to help any student.
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
If you are upset, feeling sad, or lonely.
Why is it important to attend school every day?
To make sure you don't miss anything, and to develop healthy social skills.
What is confidentiality?
Not sharing information with anyone unless someone is hurting you or you want to hurt yourself.
True or False: Mrs. Cummings only wants to help a few students.
False! Mrs. Cummings wants to help ALL students strive academically, socially, and emotionally.
What are two things Mrs. Cummings likes to do in his free time?
Spend time with his family and bake.
How can you be responsible in school?
Pay attention & participate in class.
Why is it important to always try your best?
So you can be successful, it feels good to know that you tried your best.
True or False: Being organized is an important skill to be successful in summer school and regular school?
True: It's important so you can quickly find things, and makes you the student ready to be engaged in class.
Why did Mrs. Cummings become a school counselor?
I love working with students, talking with students, and encouraging students to problem-solving within their daily learning.