Your School Counselor
Who is your school counselor?
Mrs. Alexander
Students normally see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .
A problem or a conflict (with another student, at home, in school)
In what order should/will you be seated?
Where your teacher put you
School counselors teach coping strategies to students to help them learn to manage their ________________ .
emotions or feelings
What is confidentiality?
Keeping conversations between people private. Not telling others what was said. What you say is confidential UNLESS:
If you give me permission to share with a trusted adult. You tell me you want to hurt yourself, want to hurt someone else, or someone is hurting you. Then I have to tell to keep you safe.
Where did Mrs. Alexander go to college?
Mississippi State University
Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?
Never!
What voice level is expected from you when you walk into class?
Zero
Which students does a school counselor support?
All students!
Besides the students, I also work with all of the ______________ in our school.
Teachers, principals, assistant principals,
True or False
School Counselors can fix you
False. School counselors can help you with your problems but not fix it all the time.
True
How will I expect you to behave when you come to visit me?
*Hint starts with Be... (there are 4)
Be respectful, be responsible, show rigor, and build relationships
School counselors help students make good ______.
choices
Where is the school counselor's office?
Next to Kindergarten class and copy room
what is my favorite sports team?
Mississippi State and Atlanta Braves
How do you get to see the school counselor?
Ask your teacher to send in a referral form.
You can also refer yourself to see the counselor.
If it is an emergency, you can come to see me in my room or leave a note under my door.
True or False
You need to raise your hand if you feel the need to go to the calm-down corner
True
Do I ever meet with kids individually?
Yes
True or False: I work with students in small groups, classrooms, and on one in one setting.
True.
What is one thing Mrs. Alexander likes to do for fun?
Go to Taylor Swift concerts, MS state football games, spend time with my husband and dog, fish, go to Braves games
Will I get to see the counselor right away?
Sometimes, but not all the time. Mr. Storey will make time to meet with you, but it might take a day or two. School Counselors have lots of duties and there are over 500 students in this school.
Name 1 example of being safe in the classroom that was mentioned earlier
Keep hands & feet to self
Stay in your designated area
Stay in your personal space
Do school counselors discipline/punish students?
No! School counselors are not here to discipline/punish you. That is our principal's (Dr. Weiss) and assistant principal's (Mr. Hall’s) duty.
I am here to promote positive behaviors and create a safe environment for all of my students.
can you come to Mrs. Alexander if your family has needs such as lack of food, clothes, or school supplies.
Yes. Mrs. Alexander will keep what you say private: we will not share your information with your teachers or friends.