Basic Facts
General Information
Personal/Social
100

Where is Mrs. Nicholas's office located?

Upstairs by the 4th grade classes Room A234

100
Who is the adult in the building that will listen to you when you have a problem?
The school counselor Mrs. Pisciotta. (Teachers and Staff at school also can help you with a problem you may be experiencing)
100

Is it ok to feel angry?

YES! Everyone has feelings and feelings are healthy, it is what you do when you feel angry that is important.

200

If you would like to come and see Mrs. Nicholas what do you do?

Let your teacher know and your teacher will contact Mrs. Nicholas. Your parent can call and set up a time too!

200
Is Mrs. Pisciotta allowed to tell your teachers and friends what you talked about when you met with her?
No the conversation you have with Mrs. Pisciotta is private.
200

What can you do if you feel sad?

Talk to an adult like Mrs. Nicholas. She can help you discover find tools like drawing a picture, exercising, listening to music...or other things that help to make you feel good!

300

How often does Mrs. Nicholas come and visit your classroom? And name one topic we may discuss.

She comes once a month. Topics include: friendship, responsibility, problem solving, honesty, and acceptance.

300
Name a three things that you may want to talk to a school counselor about?
What is how to make good choices, help you with your feelings, help you become a better learner, help you get along with others etc.
300

How can Mrs. Nicholas help you if you having a problem with your friends?

She can help you think about the problem, help you come up with possible solutions, help you find the best solution.

400
What does the word confidentiality mean?
Keeping things private or not sharing them with others.
400

Name 3 things you that you can do with Mrs. Nicholas when you meet with her?

What is you can talk to her, sit and cool off, draw, color, play games, read stories etc.

400

How can Mrs. Nicholas help you become the best student you can be?

She can help you get organized, help teach you good study skills, help you with time management.

500
What are the exceptions to Mrs. Pisciotta keeping things confidential?
What is when you share that you are someone else is in danger or being hurt.
500

When you go and talk to Mrs. Nicholas will she tell you what to do?

No! Mrs. Nicholas will not tell you what to do, rather she will help you think about what you want, and the different choices you can make.

500

Does going to see the counselor mean that you are in trouble?

NO!!! The counseling office is a safe place for you to come when ever you have something on your mind or something you need help with!

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