Your School Counselor
What is your school counselors name?
Mrs. Popham
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. Popham.
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. Popham's favorite dessert?
Mrs. Popham really likes chocolate cupcakes!
True or False: Your school counselors office is located on the first floor?
False! Your school cousnelors office is located on the second floor, right next to Mrs. Maag's room.
Teachers and parents may request that the counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True!
True or False: Mrs. Popham will come into your classroom everyday to provide Second Step lessons?
False: Mrs. Popham will come into your classroom almost every other week to provide Second Step lessons to you!
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes. Everyone gets angry. It is what you do with your anger that is important.
Capella University.
How many years has Mrs. Popham been a school counselor?
This is Mrs. Popham's first year as a school counselor. She graduated this past June with her masters degree.
Yes or No. Mrs. Popham is allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office.
No! What you tell Mrs. Popham 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: Mrs. Popham also does small group counseling.
True!
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays!
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.
False! Mrs. Popham wants to help ALL students strive academically, socially, and emotionally.
What are two things Mrs. Popham likes to do in her free time?
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 Mrs. Popham become a school counselor?
I love working with kids, talking with kids, helping kids, encouraging kids, problem solving with kids.