Meet Your Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Ms. Davis
Describe where your counselor's office is located
In the main office, to the right of Mrs. Constant's desk. :)
Name one thing that a school counselor helps students with at school.
Feelings, making positive choices, goal setting, how to do well in school, how to help students with anxiety and stress, careers and coping strategies.
Name different ways you might work with Ms. Davis at SCS.
Whole class lessons, small groups, individual counseling, Peacemakers, Girls on the Run and you also might spend time with me at lunch!
Who can you talk to if the school counselor isn't here?
Any trusted adult.
Name something your counselor enjoys outside of counseling? (hobbies)
Spending time with family and friends, gardening, walking my dog, kayaking, cooking, watching football, coloring and volunteering to help animals.
True/False: You are in trouble if you go to see the school counselor
No! I am here to help you, to talk to you, and to get to know you. If you have done something to get into trouble, we may talk about making better choices.
Does the school counselor help with friend problems?
Yes! We can talk about what is happening and I will help you come up with strategies that will hopefully help.
True of False - School Counselors need to go to college.
True! I actually went to 18 years of school.
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. Davis do before becoming an elementary school counselor?
I helped college students find jobs in their major.
What does confidentiality mean?
This means that what you say in the counselor's office is private and not shared with others unless you give me permission.
What types of topics will the counselor cover during lessons?
How to do your best in school, how to make good choices, how to make and keep friends, conflict resolution, problem solving, bullying, reducing stress, test preparation, coping skills, careers and growth mindset
How many years has Ms. Davis been a school counselor?
27 years :)
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.
Where did Ms. Davis go to college or graduate school?
College of Charleston or Virginia Commonwealth University
Will your school counselor ALWAYS keep things confidential?
No. If you or someone else is getting hurt, your counselor will need to tell Mr. J or others 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, be the BEST you!
True or False-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 parent, neighbor, teacher, coach etc.
How many years has Ms. Davis been at SCS?
This is my 11th year!
How do you make an appointment to see the counselor?
There are slips of paper outside of my office that you can fill out and put in my mailbox in the office. You can also let your teacher know that you would like to see me. Your teacher will email me to let me know. You can also ask someone in your family to contact me.
Do counselors talk to teachers and parents about how to help students?
YES! However, I will never share something confidential unless you want me to share with them.
True/False: My school counselor expects me to be perfect
False: Your school counselor thinks mistakes are perfect learning opportunities!
Name 1 one way to be a good friend.
Be kind, say nice words, include others, be helpful, be a good listener, etc.