Your School Counselor
Who is your School Counselor?
Mrs. Allen
Why do kids see a School Counselor?
Because they may need help with: friends, recess, classroom, home/family, a teacher, lunchtime, feelings, etc.
Will I visit your classroom?
Yes! This is called classroom guidance. I will visit every class at least 10 times this year.
School Counselors help kids to solve their ________.
problems
If you need to talk to someone right away and Mrs. Allen is not available, who else can I speak to?
Teacher, Principal (Mrs. Casper), Assistant Principal (Mrs. Yates), another trusted adult in the building.
How many years have I been your School Counselor? Multiply this number by two and you will know how many years I have been a School Counselor.
1 x 2 = 2
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, anxiety/stress, etc.
Name two things that we might work on when I visit your classroom.
Character Building, Bullying, Friendship Skills, Problem-solving Strategies, Being Safe, Making good choices, 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, Run Programs, Organize School-wide Events, etc..
Someone in our building that I work with a lot is our School Psychologist. Who knows her name?
Dr. Smith
How many children do I have?
2 children
How do you get to see a school counselor?
* Ask permission from your teacher to see me. *
Send me a note using my special form/write me a note on my special paper 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 classroom?
I will expect you to be respectful, responsible, safe, ready to learn, and very peaceful.
Name a program that you think I run.
Character Education, Awards Assemblies, Help with PBIS, Red Ribbon Week, Unity Day, College Week, Career Day, Great Kindness Challenge, Dads Take Your Child to School Day, etc.
Name three tools that I use as a School Counselor.
Computer, books, games, art materials, etc.
Which college did I attend?
Bowie State University
What should I do with the note if I want to see you?
Put it in my mailbox or underneath my door.
Classroom lessons are supposed to help students to make good __ __ __ __ __ __ __.
choices
Do I ever work with other School Counselors?
Yes! I attend quarterly meetings with MCPS Elementary School Counselors. I work with the middle school counselors to get you ready for middle school.
Who can name two things that I love doing when I am not at school?
Watching Movies and Fun TV Shows, Playing Games on my Phone, Spending time with my Family and Friends, Working and Playing with Nia and Zoe
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 almost 500 students in our building.
Name the 5 character traits that are included in my counseling lessons.
Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, and Caring.
How many kids do I work with at once?
It varies. A whole class (27 students), A small group mostly held at lunch (6 students), and Individually (one child at a time).
What is confidentiality?
What is keeping things secret unless someone is hurting you or you want to hurt yourself, or a time when drugs are involved?