Your School Counselor
Who is your school counselor?
Mrs. Gallagher
Students normally see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .
Problem or conflict
Most of y'all are Philadelphia Eagle and Sixers fans. What teams are Mr. Sylvain a fan of?
New York Giants and New York Knicks
School counselors teach students social skills to help them ________________.
Make healthy decisions and prepare for the future.
What is confidentiality?
Keeping conversations between people private. Not telling others what was said unless......
Where does Mrs. Gallagher live?
Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?
No
What state is Mrs. Gallagher from?
Pennsylvania
Name 2 things school counselors do to help students.
Talk to students individually, classroom lessons, small groups, talk with teachers, talk with parents or other staff
Besides the students, I also work with _________ and __________.
Teachers/staff and parents
How many years of college did Mrs. Gallagher complete?
8 years of college and currently finishing another degree!
Name 2 problems a student might have that the counselor can help with.
Problems- at home, with friends/other students, schoolwork, behavior, anxious feelings
How many years has Mrs.Gallagher been a school counselor at Sisters Academy?
5
Are school counselors in charge of discipline?
No
Where is my office located?
Through the cafeteria and next to the Nurse's office.
What is Mrs. Gallagher's son's name? What month was he born?
Rhys; October
Before I go to see Mrs. Gallagher, I need to ask________________.
My teacher for permission.
What are Mrs. Gallagher's favorite snacks?
Dried Mango
Coconut rolls
Chocolate
When does Mrs. Gallagher need to contact your parents or gaurdians?
In cases of bullying; failing classes; harm to yourself or others; POSITIVE NEWS!
True or False: I work with students in small group, classroom and individual settings.
True
What is Mrs. Gallagher's favorite holiday?
Thanksgiving
If not by myself, when is a time when Mrs. Gallagher would see me and another student in her office?
If i'm having a problem with another student and we need Mrs. Gallagher to help us solve it.
What is Mr. Sylvain's favorite anime?
One Piece
When we get to 8th grade, what is something that Mrs. Gallagher helps with?
Picking and getting into high schools.
What are the 4 exceptions to confidentiality?
Someone is hurting you.
You want to hurt someone.
You want to hurt yourself.
You give me permission to share.