Your School Counselor
Who is your school counselor?
Ms. Peters
Students normally see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .
Problem or conflict
How many times will Ms. _____ visit your classroom this year for classroom lessons?
Goal: At least 3-4 times
School counselors teach students social skills to help them ________________.
Make good decisions and prepare for the future.
What is confidentiality?
Keeping conversations between people private. Not telling others what was said unless......
How long has Ms._____ been a school counselor?
This is my 6th year as a school counselor.
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 the_________ and __________ at Bloom Academy.
staff and parents
True or False: This is Ms. _____ first year at Academy of Accelerated Learning.
True
Name 2 problems a student might have that the counselor can help with.
Problems- at home, with friends, schoolwork, behavior, anxiety.
What is the expectation when I visit your classroom?
Give and receive respect.
Is the school counselor in charge of discipline?
No
Where is my office located?
On the 2nd Floor
Ms. _______ has 2 boys. True or False
False: 1 boy
How do you set up a time to meet with Ms. ____?
Complete check-in counseling form, let the teacher know or Fill out the google form (Request to see Ms. ____).
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 have a counseling team at Bloom academy.
No!
But I am a part of the Culture and Community Team.
True or False: I work with students in small group, classroom and individual settings.
True
What are two of my favorites_______?
Nacho cheese doritos, Sprite, NFL-Texans, Hot Tamales (red candy), White cheddar popcorn.
Will I get to see the counselor right away? Always or Sometimes?
Sometimes. I may not be available right away. 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.
I also do groups such as lunch bunch (Culture & Community Room.
What are the 3 exceptions to confidentiality?
Someone is hurting you.
You want to hurt someone.
You want to hurt yourself.