Your School Counselor
Who is your school counselor?
Mr. Corbett
Students normally see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .
Problem or conflict
How many times will Mr. Corbett visit your classroom this year for classroom lessons?
About 3-4 times WHATEVER POLICY IS
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......
How long has Mr. Corbett been a school counselor at [school]??
Answer
Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?
No
Name 2 topics my classroom lessons may be about.
Self-love, self-esteem, mindfulness, kindness, conflict, peer pressure, boundaries, bullying, peer relationships, testing anxiety
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 __________ at Legacy.
staff and parents
True or False: Mr. Corbett is the only school counselor at [school] this year.
True or false???
Name 2 problems a student might have that the counselor can help with.
Problems- at home, with friends, schoolwork, behavior, anxiety.
What is the biggest classroom expectation when I visit your classroom?
Give and receive respect.
Are school counselors in charge of discipline?
No
Where is my office located?
By the main office in the hallway where walkers/car rider students enter the building in the morning.
Mr. Corbett has 2 sisters. True or False
False: 2 brothers
How do I set up a time to meet with Mr. Corbett?
[school policy]
The goal of this classroom lesson is to _________.
Meet the School Counselor.
give information on what the School Counselor does.
tell me how the school counselor can help me.
Do I ever work with other school counselors?
Yes! I regularly collaborate with other school counselors in our district.
True or False: I work with students in small group, classroom and individual settings.
True
What are two things I love to do?
Watch sports and exercise.
Will I get to see the counselor right away?
Sometimes, but not all the time. I will set up a time to meet with you.
This activity is part of what kind of classroom lesson?
Counselor Intro
Meet the Counselor
How many kids do I work with at once in my office?
Typically 1, however if there is a need to talk to two or more students at the same time, then I will.
What are the 3 exceptions to confidentiality?
Someone is hurting you.
You want to hurt someone.
You want to hurt yourself.