Your School Counselor
Who is your School Counselor?
Mrs. McCloud
Why do kids see a School Counselor?
Because of .... A Problem at home, school, in the neighborhood, etc..
Will I visit your classroom?
Yes! I will visit every class twice a month. If something were to happen that causes me to not make it to class, I will work with your teacher to come in another time to make it up.
School Counselors help kids to solve their ________.
problems. I can't solve your problems for you, but you won't have to face them alone.
What is my favorite sports team?
How many years have I been your School Counselor?
6
Name two problems that a child might have that will want them to see a School Counselor.
Death of someone that they are close to, family break-up like a divorce, upset with a friend, bullying, they are lonely, having trouble with their behavior, stressed out, etc..
Name two things that we might work on when I visit your classroom.
Bullying, Friendship skills, Test Taking Strategies, Being Safe, Making good choices, Feelings, Character Traits, Careers, etc.
School Counselors do more than just work with children. Name two things that you think that a school counselor does in addition to working with kids.
Talk to Parents, Problem Solve with Teachers, Principals and other staff members, Work on Committees, Connect with Community Members, etc..
What's my favorite color?
Pink
How many children do I have?
1 child
How do you get to see a school counselor?
* Ask permission from your teacher to see me. * Write me a note telling me that you want to see me and why. Please include your first and last name and your teacher's name. * Ask your parent to contact me to let me know that you want to talk to me.
How will I expect you to behave when I am in your room?
I will expect you to be safe, respectful, and responsible. Whole body listening.
Name a way I meet with students besides in classroom counseling lessons.
Individually, in groups, etc.
Name three tools that I use as a School Counselor.
Computer, kinetic sand, books, games, fidgets, art materials, etc.
What kind of a pet(s) do I have?
2 dogs: Franklin (an English Bulldog) & Kimber (a Pomeranian)
What should I do with the note if I want to see you?
Put it in my locked wooden mailbox or underneath my door.
The goal of these Classroom lessons are to help students to make good __ __ __ __ __ __ __.
choices
Do I ever work with other School Counselors?
Yes! I collaborate with all the School Counselors in the District. I also work with school counselors from our surrounding communities.
Who can name two things that I love doing when I am not at school?
Running, Reading, Watching Movies and Fun TV Shows, Shopping, Spending time with my Family and Friends, Eating!
Why did I become a School Counselor?
I love working with kids, talking with kids, helping kids, encouraging kids, problem solving with kids, etc..
Will I get to see you right away if I write a note?
That depends. If you are having a real emergency, I will get to you as soon as possible. If you just want to have lunch with me, it might take a while since we have 300 students in our building.
Name 3 things you learned last your in counseling lessons.
Feelings, careers, friendship, bullying, Character Traits, etc
How many kids do I work with at once?
It varies. A whole class like we are doing now. A small group of students, and one student at a time
Guess one thing I did this summer
Slept in, went to Seattle twice, played with my daughter, swam, ran (a lot), and was lazy.