Your School Counselor
Why do kids see a School Counselor?
Classroom Lessons
What does a School Counselor do?
Anything
Else
100

Who is your School Counselor?

Ms. Kolsrud

100
Why do kids see a School Counselor?
Because of .... A Problem at home, school, in the neighborhood, etc..
100

Will I see your class?

Yes! This is called classroom guidance. I get to meet with you every week!

100
School Counselors help kids to solve their ________.
problems
100

Mrs. Davis is the schools...

Behavior interventionist

200

How many years have I been your School Counselor? 

2

200
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..
200

Name two things that we might work on when you come to my classroom. 

Bullying, Friendship skills, Test Taking Strategies, Being Safe, Making good choices, Careers, etc.

200
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, Run Programs, etc..
200

Who is the principal of our school?

Mrs. Danielson

300

How many siblings do I have?

I have an older sister and a younger brother.

300
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.
300

How will I expect you to behave when I am in your room?

I will expect you to follow the Jaguar Way

300

How many kids do I work with at once?

It varies. A whole class A small group mostly held at lunch Individually -- one child at a time

300

Ms. Fors is our schools...

Social Worker

400

What kind of a pet do I have?

I have two cats! Their names are Earl and Lou! 

400
What should I do with the note if I want to see you?
Put it in my mailbox or underneath my door.
400
Classroom lessons are supposed to help students to make good __ __ __ __ __ __ __.
choices
400

Do I ever work with other School Counselors?

Yes! I am on the board for the Iowa School Counselor Association! We have a state conference in November and a national conference in July!

400

Who can name two things that I love doing when I am not at school?

Reading, Watching TV Shows,
Golfing, Spending time with my Family and Friends, Crafting

500

What will be my last name after I get married?

Hilton!

500
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 almost 500 students in our building.
500
Name three tools that I use as a School Counselor.
Computer, puppets, books, games, guitar, art materials, etc.
500

Name a program that you think I run.

Student Council, Safeties, Character Education, Awards Assemblies, Help with PBIS, Red Ribbon Week, Peace Initiative, etc..

500

What is the Jaguar Way?

Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe

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