Your School Counselor
Who is your school counselor?
Miss CJ
Students typically see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .
Problem or conflict
Will I come to your classroom for guidance class?
Yes! (every other week)
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 Miss CJ been a school counselor at SJS?
3 years
Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?
No
Name 2 topics we may talk about this year.
Being a good friend, zones of regulations, empathy, expected behaviors, healthy choices, conflicts, peer pressure, test taking strategies, Being safe, making good choices, 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, Miss CJ also works with all of the ______________ in our school.
staff/teachers
True or False: Miss CJ is the only school counselor at SJS.
True
Name 2 problems a student might have that the counselor can help with.
Problems- at home, with friends, schoolwork, behavior, anxious feelings
How will I expect you to behave when I am in your room?
respectful, safe, responsible, good listener
Does Miss CJ ever help with recess duty?
Where is Miss CJ's office located?
Top of the stairs by church (and bathroom)
True or False: Miss CJ was a social worker before becoming a school counselor.
True!
How do you get to see the school counselor?
Ask your teacher or Mrs. Van Norman, have your parents contact Miss CJ, or tell Miss CJ you need to talk to her.
The goal of these classroom lessons are to teach students _________.
skills (how to be the best version of themselves!)
True or False. Miss CJ helps families find other help in the community if needed.
True!
True or False: Miss CJ only works with the students whose names she picks out of a hat each day.
False! Miss CJ meets with anyone who needs to either individually or in a small group, what ever the need may be.
What grades levels does Miss CJ work with?
Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Will I get to see the counselor right away?
Maybe, but not all the time.
What is one thing you remember from last year classroom lessons?
Anything from Friendzy, being a good friend, conflict problem solving, etc
Why does Miss CJ always say "hi" to me in the hallway or ask me how I am doing?
Because you matter!
Why does Miss CJ love working at SJS?
The students!!