Your School Counselor
Why see a school counselor?
Typical Counseling
What does a school counselor do?
General
100

Who is your school counselor?

Ms. Norwood

100

Students normally see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .

Problem or conflict

100

How often will you come see me for counseling?

only when needed!

100

School counselors teach students social skills to help them make good ________________ .

choices

100

What is confidentiality?

Keeping conversations between people private.  Not telling others what was said.

200

How long has Ms. Norwood been a school counselor at Monte Sano?

A year in October

200

Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?

Never!

200

How often will the School Counselor come to your class?

only when needed and/or every scheduled classroom instruction time.


200

Name 2 things school counselors do to help students.

Talk to students individually, small groups, talk with teachers, talk with parents or other staff

200

Besides the students, I also work with all of the ______________ in our school.

staff

300

True or False:  Ms. Norwood the only school counselor at Monte Sano Elementary.

True

300

Name 2 problems a student might have that the counselor can help with.

Problems- at home, with friends, schoolwork, behavior, anxious feelings, and so many more

300

How will I expect you to behave when you come to visit me?

Be respectful, be responsible, be safe, and be kind. 

300

Are school counselors in charge of discipline?

No

300

Where is my office located?

Next to the library
400

True or False: Ms. Norwood was a teacher before becoming a school counselor. 

False! She worked at a Middle School. 

400

How do you get to see the school counselor?

Ask your teacher to help you write a referral. All teachers have the referral form! You can write a referral and put in my mailbox. 

400

The goal of our sessions together is to_____.

Work through whatever brought you to my office. 

400

Do I ever work with other school counselors?

Yes!  I regularly collaborate with other school counselors in our district.

400

True or False:  I work with students in small group, classroom and individual settings. 

True


500

What is one thing Ms. Norwood likes to do for fun?

Read, watch TikTok, spend time with her boys, hangout with friends and family, watch Netflix.

500

Will I get to see the counselor right away?

Sometimes, but not all the time. Ms. Norwood will make time to meet with you no matter what the problem is.


500

How long will our sessions last?

Typically 30 to 40 minutes, but they can be longer if that is what you need. 

500

How many kids do I work with at once in my office?

Typically 1, however if there is a need to talk to more than one student at the same time, then I will. 

500

If you tell your counselor something private the counselor will.........

Keep it private

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