Meet Your Counselor
Visiting the Counselor
What is a School Counselor
Counselor Expectations
Counseling
100

What is your school counselor's name?

Ms. Norwood

100

Describe where the counselor is located

Rm# 15

next to the library

100

Name one thing a school counselor can help you with?

Feelings, behavior, making good choices, how to do well in school, how to help students with anxiety and stress

100

During a counselor visit to your classroom, how should the class behave?

During a counselor visit to your classroom, how should the class behave?

100

What is confidentiality?

When you tell someone something personal and they keep it private (similar to a secret).

200

True or False

Ms. Norwood is the only school counselor at Monte Sano

True

200

True/False:  You are in trouble if you have to see the school counselor

False, you are not in trouble, although your counselor will want to help you make better choices in the future

200

How often will the school counselor visit your class for lessons?

bi-weekly(every other week)

200

True/False=Your counselor expects you to try your best EVERY day!

True!

200

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.

300

Does Ms. Norwood have any children?  How many

Yes, two sons

300

What does confidentiality mean?  

This means that what you say in the counselor's office is private and not shared with others.

300

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

300

How does your school counselor want you to interact with your classmates?

Positive, kind, and respectful

300

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 any  trusted adult like a parent, neighbor, teacher, or coach.

400

Why did Ms. Norwood choose to be a school counselor?

 I love helping people!!

400

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.

400

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!

400

Finish the sentence:  My school counselor wants me too....

Succeed, Be kind, Be respectful, try my best, Be positive, Be the BEST You!

400

Name 1 one way to be a good friend

Be kind, say nice words, include others, be helpful, be a good listener, etc.

500

How many years has Ms. Norwood been a counselor?

3

500

How do you request/ask to see the counselor?

Let your teacher know that you want to talk with the school counselor.  Your teacher will either call or email the counselor to let me know.  You can also fill out a "let's talk" slip or fill out the google form in google classroom.

500

Do counselors talk to teachers and parents about how to help students?

Yes!

500

True/False:  My school counselor expects me to be perfect

False:  Your school counselor loves mistakes because they are perfect learning opportunities!

500

Who can you talk to if the school counselor isn't here?

Your teacher or any adult that works here at school

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