Meet Your Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Ms. ODonnell
Describe where the counselor is located
My office
is just past the gym towards the art room
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, how to be the best you can be!
During a counselor visit to your classroom, how should the class behave?
Like Chargers - safe, respectful, persistent and kind
This year, will nurse Troy be giving out snacks whenever you want?
No, each classroom will have their own scheduled snack time.
True or False
Ms ODonnell is the only school counselor at JVS
True
True/False: You are in trouble if you have to see the school counselor
False, you are not in trouble, although your counselor may want to help you make better choices in the future
How often will the school counselor visit your class for lessons?
weekly
True/False=Your counselor expects you to try your best EVERY day!
True!
Name all 5 of your specialist teachers.
Ms. Richmond, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Chase, Ms. McMann, Ms. ODonnell
What mode of transportation does Ms ODonnell prefer to use to get to school?
ride bike
What does confidentiality mean?
This means that what you say in the counselor's office is private and not shared with others.
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, identifying feelings, reducing stress, coping skills
How does your school counselor want you to interact with your classmates?
Positive, kind, safe and respectful
True/False: JVS has school wide behavioral expectations for all grades K-8
True!
Why did Ms ODonnell choose to be a school counselor?
I love helping people!!
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.
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 too....
Succeed, Be kind, Be respectful, try my best, Be positive, Be the BEST You!
What are the 4 School wide behavioral expectations?
Be Respectful, Be Safe, Be Persistent, Be Kind
Name two of Ms ODonnell's favorite activities?
swimming, gardening, tennis, biking, reading, skiing, hiking, time with friends/family.
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 say something to me in the hallway or cafeteria, or send me an email, or ask your parents to contact me.
Do counselors talk to teachers and parents about how to help students?
Yes!
True/False: My school counselor expects me to be perfect
False: Your school counselor loves mistakes because they are perfect learning opportunities!
Why is it important to include other people/not exclude students intentionally?
At JVS we strive to treat other people as we want to be treated. If you put yourself in their shoes, how would you like it?