All About Mrs. Dowdy
Guidance Topics
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100
What type of dogs do I have? 
Chihuahuas! Their names are Piper and Ella. 
100
Define "career." 
A career is another word for job or occupation. 
100

You are having trouble with an older student on the bus. Who should you go to about this FIRST?

The bus driver. If talking to the bus driver doesn't help the situation, then you should tell a teacher, me, or Mr. Mills. 

100
What should you do the night before the test?
Go to bed early and get a good night's sleep.
100

What is one way you can stop drama from happening, or getting worse? 

Only share personal info if it's about yourself, if you didn't see it with your own eyes don't believe it, if you didn't hear it with your own ears don't believe it, etc. 

200
How many college degrees do I have?
2 - both from Radford University. 
200
What is the difference between bullying and a mean moment? 
Bullying happens over and over with the intention (on purpose) to hurt you either physically or emotionally. A mean moment, while still not okay, only happens one time, or may be an accident. 
200

You are taking a test and the person behind you asks for help. You are pretty shy, and this person is really popular. They tell you that everyone cheats every once in a while. You think that maybe if you help them cheat, they’ll like you. What is this an example of? 

Peer pressure.
200
What should you do the morning of the test? 
Eat a good breakfast!
200
What are 3 ways you can show kindness to someone? 
Compliment them, ask them to sit or play with you, hold the door, help pick up something they dropped, stand up for them...
300
How many years did I go to college?
6 years - 4 for my Bachelors and 2 for my Masters
300
What is empathy?
Being able to "put yourself in someone else's shoes" and understand how someone else is feeling
300

You heard a student tell another student about a fight that is supposed to happen in the cafeteria. What should you do? 

Tell an adult immediately. If you don't feel comfortable telling an adult in person, you can always write a note and leave it on my desk. 
300
What should you do if you begin to feel really nervous during the test? 
Take deep breaths, give yourself a pep talk, tense and relax your muscles. 
300
What is gratitude? 
Appreciating what you have, being thankful.
400
Which town do I live in? 
Pearisburg
400
What is discrimination?
Treating someone differently or unfairly based on their appearance or other factor such as religion
400

You and a good friend just can’t seem to get along lately. You keep fighting no matter what you try. You should see Mrs. Dowdy for ___________ resolution.



Conflict resolution. 
400
If you are stuck on a question, ___________ the answers that just don't make sense. 
Eliminate/cross out. 
400
Why is it important to set goals for yourself? 
Setting goals makes you push yourself to become a better person. We won't get better at things if we don't push ourselves to try harder. Also, writing down your goal makes you more likely to achieve it! 
500

What is my daughter's name?

Adelyn :)

500
What is confidentiality?

Confidential means that something is private or secret. Confidentiality means keeping things that you tell me private or secret.

500
After you come to my office to talk, who do I tell? 
NO ONE unless you tell me someone is hurting you or you want to hurt yourself. Otherwise your secrets are safe with me. 
500
What should you ALWAYS do during a test to help you avoid making careless mistakes? 
Highlight key information and show your work!! 
500

"The ability to be relied on as honest or truthful."

"Being accountable for my own actions and choices (and their consequences) without blaming others. Doing what is expected of me."

Which character traits do these definitions belong to? 


Trustworthiness and responsibility. 
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