Your School Counselor
What is your school counselors name?
Ms. Caldwell
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 Ms. Caldwell
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.
True or False: Your school counselors office is located on the 1st grade hallway?
False! Your school counselors office is located on the 4th grade hallway.
Teachers and parents may request that the counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True!
True or False: You will see Ms. Caldwell every week for Guidance?
False: You will come to Ms. Caldwell based on the Related Arts schedule. You will come to me for 6 days then Media for 6 days.
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes. Everyone gets angry. It is what you do with your anger that is important.
Where did Ms. Caldwell graduate college from?
University of South Carolina AND Winthrop University
How many years has Ms. Caldwell been a school counselor?
This is Ms. Caldwell's 3rd year as a school counselor. She HAS been a 3rd grade teacher before.
Yes or No. Ms. Caldwell is allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office.
No! What you tell Ms. Caldwell will stay confidential unless you are in danger or unless you give permission to share with others.
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 our whole class or an individual student?
False: Ms. Caldwell also does small group counseling.
True or False: Ms. Caldwell wants you to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn while you are in her classroom?
True!
Can I go visit my school counselor whenever I want?
No. I will come to you.
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
If there is a death of someone you love, arguments with friends, feeling sad or lonely.
Why is it important to attend school everyday?
To get better grades, develop social skills and friendships, avoid getting into trouble, having a better chance of graduating from high school
What is confidentialilty?
What is keeping things secret unless someone is hurting you or you want to hurt yourself.
True or False: Ms. Caldwell only wants to help a few students.
False! Ms. Caldwell wants to help ALL students strive academically, socially, and emotionally.
What are two things Ms. Caldwell likes to do in her free time?
Read books, spend time with her friends/family, and go shopping!
How can you be responsible in school?
Pay attention in class, do you classwork, ask questions when you don't understand, turn in your homework.
Why is it important to always try your best?
So you can be successful, it feels good to know that you tried your best, you will impress other people, you might surprise yourself and find out that you are really good at something?
Why is it important to keep your desk and backpack organized?
To be able to find things, so you will not waste time, so that you can be ready to learn,
Why did Ms. Caldwell become a school counselor?
I love teaching kids, talking with kids, helping kids, encouraging kids, problem-solving with kids.