Confidential means that something is private or secret. Confidentiality means keeping things that you tell me private or secret.
100
Career: Why is it important to start thinking about careers now even though you are young?
It is important because the decisions you make NOW shape your future. Figuring out what job you want to do now will help you make the right choices, and select the right classes when you get into high school.
100
You heard a student tell another student about a fight that is supposed to happen in the cafeteria. You are not sure if you should tell your teacher because you could be labeled as a tattle teller or a snitch. What is your best course of action?
TELL SOMEONE! Tell Mr. Mills, Officer Neice, Me, or your Teacher. If you don't feel comfortable telling someone in person, you can always write it down and put it on one of our desks.
100
What are two ways your teachers can recognize you for outstanding behavior/work? *HINT: Think of the bulletin boards in the lobby*
Eagles with Character and Student of the Month.
200
How many children do I have?
None! :)
200
True or false: After a student meets with me, I call their parents and tell them everything they said.
FALSE! I don't share what you told me with ANYONE unless I am required to do so by law (that is another question later...)
200
Bullying: What is the difference between teasing and bullying?
The big difference is how many times it happens. If someone teases you once or twice, it IS NOT BULLYING - they're just being mean. If someone teases you every single day and you ask them to stop and they don't, it IS BULLYING.
200
Joey picks on you every day of the week. You have tried reasoning with Joey but he does not care to hear what you have to say. What should your course of action be?
You need to tell an adult - either in the building or a parent/guardian who can contact someone at school who can help you.
200
What is Red Ribbon Week?
Red Ribbon Week is the anti-drug and alcohol awareness week that we celebrate in the last week of October.
300
How many years did I go to college to become your School Counselor?
6 years! 4 years of undergraduate college, and 2 years of graduate college.
300
True or false: If someone is hurting a student, I will keep that a secret and won't tell anyone.
FALSE. If someone is getting hurt, I have to tell someone.
300
Test taking strategies: Name 3 test taking strategies that can help you.
Highlighting or underlining key words, eliminating wrong answers, review your answers, answer easy questions first, "plug in" the answer to see if it makes sense.
300
You and a good friend just can’t seem to get along lately. You keep fighting no matter what you try. You should see Mrs. Dowdy for ___________ resolution.
CONFLICT resolution. In conflict resolution, you, your friend, and I will sit down together and calmly discuss everything that has happened, and come up with a plan to resolve the issue.
300
What is self-esteem? What might influence it?
Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself. Factors that influence it include your strengths, body image, peer relationships, media influence, academic performance, etc.
400
How many years have I been Eastern's School Counselor?
This will be my 3rd year.
400
True or false: I have a conflict with a teacher. If I tell Mrs. Dowdy, she'll tell that teacher what I said.
FALSE.
400
Peer pressure: What is it?
When people your age (your peers) try to get you to do something or influence how you act. Peer pressure can be both positive and negative.
400
You are taking a test and the person behind you asks for help. You are pretty shy, and this person is really popular. You think that maybe if you help them cheat, they’ll like you. How should you handle the situation?
You should firmly tell them no. Not only can they get in trouble for cheating, but if you help them, YOU can get in trouble too!
400
Name 3 topics we will cover in Guidance this year.
There are 3 times I have to break confidentiality (tell someone what you told me). What are those 3 times?
If someone is hurting you, if you want to hurt yourself, and if you want to hurt someone else.
500
Effective communication: What is an "I-Statement?"
An "I-Statement" is a communication tool that helps you get your point across while trying to avoid hurting other people's feelings. It is phrased in a way that doesn't blame another person. I feel _____________ when you ________________.
500
You’re feeling really stressed out because 5th grade is a lot harder than you expected. You’re having a hard time understanding the material but you’re embarrassed to raise your hand during class and ask for help. What should you do?
You should talk to your teacher privately and let them know you are having trouble. The sooner you speak up, the sooner they'll be able to help you! Don't let yourself fall behind.
500
You are having trouble with an older student on the bus. Who should you go to about this FIRST?
Always let the bus driver know first. Then, if informing them doesn't stop the behavior, let me or Mr. Mills know.