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?
Mrs. Reyes
100
Why do kids see a School Counselor?
Because of .... A Problem at home, school, in the neighborhood, etc..
100
When will I see your class?
I will see your class once every week on Friday
100
School Counselors help kids to solve their ________.
problems
100
The young woman who helps me with backpacks on Thursday is _______________
Ms. Victoria Harrison. She is an outreach specialist for Rutherford County Schools.
200
How many years have I been your School Counselor?
3 years
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 I visit your 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
Someone in our building that I work with a lot is our School Psychologist. Who knows her name?
Mrs. Norville
300
How many children do I have? Grandchildren?
2 children and 1 grandson
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 you are in my class?
I will expect you to be respectful, responsible, and safe
300
Name a program that you think I run.
Student Council, Safeties, Character Education, Awards Assemblies, Help with PBIS, Red Ribbon Week, Peace Initiative, etc..
300
Name three tools that I use as a School Counselor.
Computer, puppets, books, games, guitar, art materials, etc.
400
What kind of a pet do I have?
A dog. She is half lab and half pit. Her name is Roxie.
400
What should I do with the note if I want to see you?
Put it in on 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 work with the Baltimore County Association of Counseling Development. I go to meetings with School Counselors. I help School Counselors who are struggling or just new.
400
Who can name something that I love doing when I am not at school?
Tennis, traveling, shopping
500
Why did I become a School Counselor?
I love working with kids, talking with kids, helping kids, encouraging kids, problem solving with kids, etc..
500
Will I get to see you right away if I write a note?
That depends. Sometimes I am in classroom doing lessons, and you might have to wait. Leave me a note on my door and then return to class.
500
What is your counselor's full name?
Karen Reyes
500
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
500
Who can guess where I went on vacation this summer?
Florida, Boise
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