Your School Counselor
Who is your school counselor?
Mrs. Hall
Students typically see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .
Problem or conflict
Will I visit your classroom to conduct lessons?
Yes
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 Mrs. Hall been a school counselor at Mechanicsville Elementary?
5 years
Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?
No
Name 2 topics my classroom lessons may be about.
Zones of Regulation, 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 all of the ______________ in our school.
staff
True or False: Mrs. Hall is the only school counselor at MES.
True
Name 2 problems a student might have that the counselor can help with.
Problems at home, with friends, schoolwork, behavior, uncomfortable feelings like scared, lonely, angry, disappointed, sad
How will I expect you to behave when I am in your room?
respectful, safe, responsible, good listener (PAX leader)
Are school counselors in charge of discipline?
No
Room 201 (next to the art room)
True or False: Mrs. Hall was a teacher before becoming a school counselor.
True: Mrs. Hall became a Kindergarten teacher after she got out of college.
How do you get to see the school counselor?
Ask your teacher, have your parents contact Mrs. Hall, or tell Mrs. Hall you need to talk to her.
The goal of these classroom lessons are to teach students _________.
skills
Do I ever work with other school counselors?
Yes! I regularly collaborate with other school counselors in our district.
True or False: I work with students in small group, classroom and individual settings.
True
What grade levels does Mrs. Hall work with?
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Will I get to see the counselor right away?
Only if it's an emergency; most of the time she will be able to talk to you within 1-2 days.
What is one thing you remember from last year classroom lessons?
How many kids do I work with at once in my office?
Typically 1, however if there is a need to talk to two students at the same time, then I will.
Why do I love working at Croghan?
The students!!