General
What is the name of your School Counselor?
Ms. Horne
My school counselor is a mind reader.
True or False
False. If you have a problem or need to talk, you need to let me know. I am not a mind reader.
School Counselors help students academically.
True or False
True. Counselors help students to be the best they can be by learning study skills, organizational skills, ways to reduce test-taking anxiety, etc.
Sometimes we will play games in classroom guidance.
True or False
True.
Playing games is an excellent way to make friends, learn how to socialize with others, follow directions, and to have fun.
What is confidentiality?
Keeping conversations between people private. Not telling others what was said.
T or F: Ms. Horne is only the School Counselor at Harris Road Middle School
FALSE! There are 4 counselors at HRMS total!
6th: Ms. Horne, 7th: Mrs. Egbert, 8th: Mrs. Scherzer, Half the week: Mrs. Roberts
One goal of your school counselor is for you to graduate from high school?
True or False
True. I want every student to succeed by graduating from high school and then furthering education from there. It could be a trade school, cosmetology school, a junior college, a state college, a technology school, etc.
My school counselor wants to get to know me better.
True or False?
True.
My school counselor would like to meet with everyone this year to get to know you better.
Sometimes we will watch a video with Ms. Horne
True or False?
True.
Watching videos is an excellent way to learn about a topic and to gather more information.
When is confidentiality between the counselor and student NOT confidential?
1. Student plans to hurt self.
2. Someone is hurting the student.
3. Student plans to hurt someone else.
4. Student gives permission for counselor to talk to someone else about what was said.
Where is Ms. Horne's office (in school)?
In the front lobby, close to/across from main office.
We will learn about careers in classroom guidance.
True or False
True.
We will have a career exploration lesson later in the school year.
It is important to know how to make and keep friends.
True or False
True. Having friends and being a friend is an important social skill that will help you throughout life.
Ms. Horne cannot meet with me during remote/distance learning.
True or False?
False!
I am still meeting with students, doing lessons, talking with parents, and contacting teachers about students even while we are not IN the school building. I can show you how to get in touch with me.
Where is the referral form to request to see your counselor?
The school website, under school support staff.
Scroll down to 6th grade request form.
Does Ms. Horne teach classroom guidance lessons to all grade levels at HRMS?
No, Ms. Horne only teaches Sixth grade's classroom guidance.
What are some services your school counselor provides at your school?
Individual counseling, group counseling, academic/ career planning, classroom lessons, crisis response, etc.
The school counselor talks about feelings and the importance of using I-messages.
True or False
True.
It is important to be able to name and identify your feelings.
I-message example: I feel happy when you play with me.
Name one thing you are curious about classroom guidance lessons.
Any answer is acceptable.
I should tell an adult if I see someone being bullied or if I know of someone being bullied at school.
True or False
True.
Always report! Be an UPstander not an BYstander!
Your School Counselor can help you if you have a problem at home or at school?
Yes!
The school counselor talks to parents.
True or False
True.
I am available to talk with parents to ensure that you succeed in school.
You are in trouble if you are called to the counselor's office.
True or False
False.
I talk to students all day long. You are not in trouble if I want to talk to you. It is my job. I want to get to know everyone of you. Sometimes I meet with students to help RESOLVE a problem TOGETHER.
There are rules to follow while in Ms. Horne is with you teaching lessons. Name two of them. (hint: they may or may NOT be the same or similar to your homeroom rules!)
many answers are acceptable!
Name 2 ways students might be taken to or go to the counselor...
1. Self-referral/fill out a form/ask teacher
2. Teacher/Administration referral
3. Parent referral
4. Friend referral
5. Counselor initiated