Where is your school counselor's office located?
On the 4th grade hallway.
The adult at your school that will listen to all of your problems.
The School Counselor
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes, everyone gets angry, it is what you do with your anger that is important.
What is an expectation?
A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.
I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor!
False
When the school counselor gets a group of students together to talk about a topic, that is called a _________ group.
Small
Yes or No. Is Mrs. Hodrick allowed to tell your teachers and friends what you talk about in her office.
No. She can only tell if you say that you are going to hurt yourself, hurt someone else, or that someone is hurting you.
Last year we talked about our feelings being in zones. What was one of the feelings in the red zone?
Angry, Mad, Aggressive, terrified
What does the S stand for in one of the SHINE areas?
Stay on Task.
Sit up Straight.
Stay in your line.
Stay in assigned area.
Stay on the Sunny Side.
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As soon as you leave a note, the counselor will come and get you immediately.
False
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Hodrick
Name something that you may want to come and talk to the school counselor about.
My grades
My feelings
Family/Friend Problems
Bullying
All problems are not the same size. What did we call a really BIG problem that was an EMERRGENCY?
A Tornado
What does the N stand for in one of the SHINE areas?
Noise level 0 or 1.
Never give up.
Teachers or Parents may request that the school counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True.
How long has Mrs. Hodrick been a school counselor?
11 years.
If you are dealing with a bully, should you tell an adult or keep it a secret?
Tell an adult.
Who was the president that was well known for his Honesty?
George Washington
Name one place around the school that you have seen a SHINE poster.
Classroom
Hallway
Bathroom
Gym
Cafeteria
Bus
Playground
The only time that you should have any contact with the school counselor is when you have a big problem!
False.
What are some topics that we will be discussing this year?
Responsibility, Empathy, Coping, Trust, Character, Body Safety, Trusted Adults, Respect, Middle School, Courage
If a friend tells you a secret that he/she is being hurt or abused, should you keep that secret?
NO.
What did we create/decorate for your third grade teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week?
A sun.
Where would you see a SHINE poster that that H stands for "Hands should be cleaned"?
Bathroom
You can tell your school counselor anything, and she will keep it confidential!
False. The school counselor has to report it if you tell her that someone is hurting you, you are hurting yourself, or you are hurting someone else.