School Counseling 1
What is your school counselors name?
Ms. Newkirk
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 usually in trouble when they meet with Ms. Newkirk
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor or another trusted adult, spend time with friends, or do something that you enjoy.
What is Ms Newkirk's favorite candy?
Reese's Peanut Butter cups.
True or False: Your school counselors office is located down the 1st grade hallway?
False! Your school counselor's office is located down the HS hallway close to the science room and HS office.
True or False: Ms Newkirk will come to your classroom every week for guidance lessons.
True.
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes. Everyone gets angry. It is what you do with your anger that is important.
Where did Ms. Newkirk graduate from college?
Columubia College - BA
Evangel University - MS
Ms. Newkirk has been a school counselor for
A. about 6 years
B. about 4 years
C. about 14 years.
A. about 6 years
True or False: School counselors fix problems for students.
False! School counselors try to help students find their own solutions for their problems.
What are 3 ways to be a good friend?
Be nice, listen, share, and include others in activities.
Name 2 Billings classroom expectations.
Do your best
Pay attention
Be respectful
Stay on Task and be Timely
True or False: Ms. Newkirk wants you to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn while you are in classroom guidance lessons.
True!
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
All week!
What is the name of Ms. Newkirk's Wildcat?
Whitaker
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 confidentiality?
Keeping conversations private (in confidence) unless someone is hurting you or someone is in danger.
True or false: Ms. Newkirk was born and raised in Missouri.
False! She is a proud native of the state of Florida.
What is the best school way to contact Ms. Newkirk?
Let your teacher know you need to talk to her or email.
How can you be responsible in school?
Pay attention in class, do your classwork, ask questions when you don't understand, turn in your homework.
Name 2 of the expectations at Billings R-IV Schools
Be Safe
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Your Best
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!
What parts of your body are involved in listening?
Eyes on the speaker, brain thinking about the words, hands and feet not a distraction, voice quiet.