What does a counselor do?
Safety/Red Ribbon
Disability Awareness
Mindfulness
Internet Safety
100
True or false:
A school counselor only helps students that are in trouble.
False
100
True or false:
Smoking e-cigs is better for you than smoking cigarettes.
False:E-cigs are just as dangerous, due to their own chemical compounds associated with it.
ex. Cigarettes were not seen as harmless when they were first introduced. As time went on, studies showed major concerns with 7000 checmicals involved causeing cancer. E-cigs are newer and have been known to cause popcorn lung . More is likely to come out in the future!
AKA .....DONT SMOKE ANYTHING!
100
What does it mean to use "person first language"
This is when you describe a person with a disability but you put the "person" first in your sentence, before the disability.
ex. The young girl (person) that had Cerebral Palsy (disability).
ex 2.) The boy (person) in my class that has Autism ( disability) is really good at Math.
100
We learned about two types of mindsets. Name both.
Growth Mindset and Fixed Mindset
100
What does it mean when I say, going on the internet is like going to a Halloween party?
When going on different websites/games etc when other people are "chatting" and you may not know them- its like they have a mask on. You do not see their face, you don't know who they are, you cannot trust that they are safe.
Always ask a trusted adult to make sure you are safe online!
200
What does it mean by a counselor wears many "hats"?
Bonus point per "hat" described (point value is how ever many points the question is worth!)
A counselor does more than one job.
Bonus points examples :
Lessons
Talk to student when they are sad/angry (about emotions) Individually or groups
Paperwork for student success
Conversations with parents, principals, teachers, outside agencies
Works with Brendan's Backpack
Finds resources for families in need
(just a few, many more hats involved)
200
What was the name of the person, for why Red Ribbon Week started?
"Kiki" Camenrena
200
True or False: Mental illness is a disability
Answer: True
200
What are the cells in our brain called that connect to form good (or bad) habits?
Neurons
200
Are all social media platforms/chat games safe no matter what?
Ex. Facebook, Instagram, Snap chat, Tik Tok, Roblox etc etc
NOOOOOOO
Always ask a trusted adult to help you secure your pages. Make information PRIVATE. Dont use your full real name, etc. If your information/pictures etc are not private anyone in the world can take them/save them etc.
300
True or false:
A school counselor only helps with emotional situations with students?
False,
A school counselor works with classroom teachers and Principals with academic supports.
300
Do you know the story behind the person for why we celebrate Red Ribbon Week?
The person was trying to protect our contry from the "bad guys" that were trying to bring drugs over to the USA. This person wanted to make sure that did not happen to keep our families and children safe. Unfortunately, the bad guys killed this person and in honor of him putting his life on the line for our countries safety- people started weraring red ribbons in honor of him. From then on, this grew nationally and student all of the country during the month of October learn about safety.
300
What is the language called where signing takes place?
Bonus points: Who uses sign language to speak.
Sign language
Bonus answer: People that are deaf (cannot hear)
300
If a person is born and struggles with math, science , learning in general...will they always struggle? Why or why not?
No, it is scientifically proved that a person has the ability to grow their brains and get smarter! They just have to put in the work. (ex. studying, setting time aside to read, listing to teachers, asking questions, not being LAZY!)
300
What does cyberbulling mean?
It is similar to bullying but instead its only ONLINE, it's scarier that bullying in person because you do not know for sure who is on the other side. Save, copy, paste, screen shot any cyberbullying to prove it has happened. All devices have IP addresses and information you send or look up can be traced back to that person.
400
True or false: The school counselor only does lessons for 3rd-5th grade.
False.
The school counselor works in all areas for K-5th graders.
400
What does it mean to be above the influence?
When a person decides to not give into peer pressure. They know that putting harmful substances into their bodies is not the path they want to be on. They stick to what they believe in.
Remember: No matter how "cool" someone appears to be, or how "cool" it sounds to do drugs. The people that do and the people that ask, will only regret those decisions in the long run. MAKE SMART CHOICES FOR YOUR FUTURE!
400
What is Braille and who is able to use this?
Braille is raised bumps on a paper, that form a specific pattern where people who are blind can read by touching the bumps!
400
What is an example of a statement if someone has a fixed mindset?
I can't do this
I give up
I'll never learn
They are smarter/better/faster/stronger than me.
400
What should you NOT share online, in a profile or gamertag etc (personal information)
Name
Age/Birthdate
Address
School
Phone number
the less information the better!
500
What is a lesson you remember most from this school year and why?
Any answer will do as long as it's something we talked about and there is a good reason for remembering it.
500
How many American have a drug addiction? This includes, alcohol and any other addictive substance.
A. 1,000,000
B.) 11,000,000
C.) 21,000,000
Answer: C
BE THE REASON THIS NUMBER DECREASES
YOU'LL BE PROUD WHEN YOU ARE OLDER FOR NEVER PUTTING POISON IN YOUR BODY
YOLO- you only live once, you have this one body, this one life- JUST SAY NO!
500
True or False: People who have a physical disability can play professional sports?
True (depending on the disability)
500
Name some examples of coping skills to ease your mind during sadness and frustration.
Writing in a journal
Listening to music
reading a book
Talking to an adult
5 finger deep breathing
coloring
plus many MANY more!
500
If someone says they are your age online, they know your cousin, or they live down the street from you etc etc what should you do
DO NOT RESPOND
TELL AN ADULT
BLOCK