Meet Your Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Ms. Gordon
Describe where the counselor is located
Across from the library, or next to the main office
Name one thing that a school counselor helps students with at school
Feelings, making good choices, how to do well in school, how to help students with anxiety and stress, and so much more.
During a counselor visit to your classroom, how should the class behave?
The class should be respectful and kind to all no matter what.
Who can you talk to if the school counselor isn't here?
Your teacher or any adult that works here at school. We also have a another school counselor for MS, and a school therapist.
Name something your counselor enjoys outside of counseling? (hobbies)
Spending with family, Coaching, and Watching TV and movies,
True/False: You are in trouble if you have to see the school counselor
False, I am here to help you with your emotions and problems, not to discipline you.
Can I stay home if I have a problem with a classmate or don't like the people in my class?
No! Try and solve the problem or get help from me or another adult at school.
True/False: Your counselor expects you to try your best EVERY day!
True!
Name one thing your school counselor cannot keep confidential?
If someone is hurting you, you are going to hurt someone else, or you are hurting yourself.
What did Ms. Gordon do before becoming a counselor?
Worked as a health teacher
What does confidentiality mean?
This means that what you say in the counselor's office is private and not shared with others.
What types of things will the counselor teach in the classrooms?
1) How to do your best in school.
2) How to make good choices.
3) How to make and keep friends.
4) How to solve problems.
5) How to manage BIG and small emotions.
How does your school counselor want you to act with your classmates?
Positive, kind, respectful
True or False: Can the School Counselor fix your problems?
False- The School Counselor can help you think about different ways to solve or cope with your problems. YOU are the only one that can choose to work on a problem.
Why did Ms. Gordon choose to be a school counselor?
I enjoy helping others and I want everyone to know emotions are ok!
Will your school counselor ALWAYS keep things confidential?
No. If you or someone else is getting hurt, your counselor will need to tell someone to get help.
True/False- My counselor tells me exactly what to do when I have a problem
False - Your counselor will help you become a problem solver, or you will solve the problem together!
Finish the sentence: My school counselor wants me to....
Succeed, be kind, be respectful, try my best, be positive, and be the BEST you!
School Counselors are the only people you should talk to about your problems?
False - If you are having a problem, you should talk to an adult who will listen. That might be a trusted adult like a parent, neighbor, teacher, or coach.
How many years has Ms. Gordon been a counselor?
7 years
How do you request/ask to see the counselor?
Let your teacher know that you would like to visit the school counselor. Your teacher will either call or email the counselor to let me know. .
Do counselors talk to teachers and parents about how to help students?
YES! However, I will never share something confidential that you tell me as long as it doesn't involve hurting yourself of someone else. If you WANT me to tell your teacher or parent, you can ask me to do that.
True/False: My school counselor expects me to be perfect
False: Your school counselor loves mistakes because they are perfect learning opportunities! I make my own and each time I have learned from them.
Name 1 one way to be a good friend
Be kind, say nice words, include others, be helpful, be a good listener, etc.