Counselor 101
Who are your counselors?
Ms. Hillary and Ms. Taryn
This girl rolled her eyes at me in class.
small problem
You are fighting with a friend. What are some things you can try to resolve the issue?
Ask to talk about it, speaking 1 on 1, apologizing and changing actions, using kind words, respect their space, ask what can be done to fix it
Where are your counselors' office located?
Room 222/223
They weren't playing fair in our basketball game at recess
small problem
I'm struggling in math and the lessons feel really hard. What can I do about my problem?
Speak up when you need help, ask the teacher questions, focus the best you can in class, talk to your parent/guardians
How can you request to meet with a counselor?
Google form on the Chromebooks
I am fighting with my friend and nothing I've tried is making the situation better.
medium problem
TRUE OR FALSE: Susie called my friend a mean name. I need to go tell my friend what Susie said.
FALSE.
TRUE OR FALSE: Counselors will tell others about your conversation.
FALSE!
*Daily Double!* When would a counselor need to break your privacy?
My mom is having surgery tomorrow and I'm scared.
big problem
TRUE OR FALSE: I heard someone talk about wanting to fight Kyle after school. I should write a counselor form to let them know.
FALSE.
TELL NEAREST ADULT. Do not wait to speak up if someone is in danger.
Why might a counselor meet with you if you've been in trouble?
NOT TO PUNISH YOU!
Discuss ways to make stronger choices, work through other challenges that are making school challenging, explore ways to resolve the problem...
Provide an example of an Urgent Problem.
Daily Double: How would you report an Urgent Problem?
Any situation that threatens a student's safety.
Daily Double: Let the nearest adult know right away. They can get in touch with the counselors.
TRUE OR FALSE: The 4 square game at recess is never fair. I should ask to see the counselor and try and get the other students in trouble.
FALSE.
*Daily Double!* What makes this situation false? We are looking for two mistakes.