Your School Counselor
What is your school counselors name?
Mrs. McKnight
True or False: I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor?
False! Students are not in trouble when they have to see Mrs. McKnight.
True or False: School counselors do not like to help students.
False!
True or False: School counselors teach students social skills to help them make good choices.
True
True or False: Mrs. McKnight wants you to be respectful, responsible, and safe when you are in her office.
True!
True or False: Mrs. McKnight is the only school counselor at Sherwood Elementary.
True
True or False: Teachers and parents may request that the counselor invite a student in for an individual or group counseling sessions.
True!
True or False: My school counselor will fix all of my problems.
False! But we will work together to help you cope with whatever you have going on.
Name one thing school counselors do to help students.
Talk to students individually, small groups, talk with teachers, talk with parents or other staff.
Read to students or play games.
What is confidentiality?
Keeping conversations between people private. Not telling others what was said.
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Everyday!
Name at least 2 reasons you may want to talk to the school counselor.
Problems- at home, with friends, schoolwork, behavior, anxious or sad feelings, and so many more
If there is a death of someone you love, arguments with friends, feeling sad or lonely.
True or False: A School counselor is the same as a therapist.
False! A school counselor has resources to help students with their challenges, but if more one-on-one time is needed, a school counselor will refer a student to other resources.
True or False: The School Counselor will only meet with our whole class or an individual student?
False. Mrs. McKnight will also be running small groups.
What room number is Mrs. McKnight's office?
Room 120.
Who was the school counselor last year?
Mrs. McKnight
How can I go see the school counselor?
Ask your teacher to help you write a referral. All teachers have the referral form!
True or False: Any student can walk out of their class and come to my office at anytime.
False!
You need to ask a teacher before coming to my office so they can make sure I am available.
Does the counselor 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
True or False: Mrs. McKnight is an Falcons Fan.
False.
GO Saints!!!
Will I get to see the counselor right away?
No. Not always.
Mrs. Boneck will make time to meet with you no matter what the problem is, but it might not always be right away.
How long will our talks last?
Anywhere from 5 to 40 minutes-- can be longer if that is what you need.
Does the counselor only work with students who are in trouble?
No. She works with all students at Sherwood.
True or False: Mrs. McKnight will tell my parents everything we talk about in her office.
FALSE! Mrs.McKnight will not share any information we talk about unless you are harming yourself or others.