Your School Counselor
Who is your school counselor?
Ms. Redinbaugh A-L
Mr. Simmons M-Z
Students normally see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .
Problem or conflict
Can I come to the Counseling Center to take a break if I am feeling overwhelmed or angry?
Yes, your teachers will have a Lighthouse pass you can use to come to the Counseling Center to take a break or talk with someone like your Counselor.
School counselors teach students social skills to help them make good ________________ .
choices
What is confidentiality?
Keeping conversations between people private. Not telling others what was said.
How many years has Ms. Redinbaugh been a school counselor at Nathan Hale?
8 years
Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?
No
Name 2 topics my counselor can help me with when I talk with them.
Zones of regulations, schedules, empathy, expected behaviors, healthy choices, conflicts, peer pressure, test taking strategies, Being safe, making good choices, careers, college, bullying, goal setting, etc....
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 ____________.
staff, parents/guardians, caseworkers, therapists as needed
True or False: Ms. Redinbaugh is the only school counselor at Nathan Hale.
False
Name 2 problems a student might have that the counselor can help with.
Problems- at home, with friends, schoolwork, behavior, anxious feelings, problems with their schedule
How will I expect you to behave when you are in the Counseling Center?
respectful, safe, responsible, good listener, respect the confidentiality of others who may be in the counseling center at the same time.
Are school counselors in charge of discipline?
No
Where is my office located?
The Counseling Center is located near the gym and cafeteria (next to the art room).
True or False: Ms. Redinbaugh and Mr. Simmons were teachers before becoming a school counselor.
True: Ms. Redinbaugh was an elementary school teacher. Mr. Simmons was a high school science teacher.
How do you get to see the school counselor?
Ask your teacher, have your parents contact your school counselor, or send your counselor an email requesting to talk with them.
The goal of talking with my counselor is to...
learn skills or strategies to be successful in school.
Do I ever work with the administrators or teachers?
Yes! I regularly collaborate with other school staff in our building.
True or False: I work with students in small group, classroom and individual settings.
True
What grades levels do Nathan Hale Counselors work with?
All grade levels, 6th- 8th grade
Will I get to see the counselor right away?
Maybe, but not all the time. Your counselor will schedule a time to see you if they are busy with other things at that time.
Who else has an office in the Counseling Center?
Mrs. Poskochil, the social worker
Ms. Jameson, Community 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.
Why do I love working at Nathan Hale?
The students!!