What does Mrs. McNeal do?
I HAVE to see Mrs. McNeal, the School Counselor, if I get in trouble.
False. Mrs. McNeal will see me if I need to problem solve something, if I need a break, if I want to talk about school/something personal/something to celebrate, and more.
Mrs. McNeal, the School Counselor, helps students study for tests.
False. Mrs. McNeal helps students with test anxiety but she does not help students study for it.
Mrs. McNeal, the School Counselor, MAY talk to my teacher.
True. Mrs. McNeal may talk to my teacher but she won't share anything personal unless given permission or is needed to know for my education or personal well-being.
Mrs. McNeal, the School Counselor, chooses to see students based on who she likes the best.
False. Every student has an opportunity to see her. There aren't any favorites. And if there were favorites, she'll never tell!!! Ha ha!
Mrs. McNeal's office is in one of the portables.
False. Mrs. McNeal's office is in the main office area, near Mrs. Stoddard's (our principal) office.
Mrs. McNeal, the school counselor, ONLY helps students with special needs.
False. Mrs. McNeal helps students, families, teachers, staff, basically anyone who wants help.
Mrs. McNeal, the School Counselor, can help me when I feel angry.
True. Mrs. McNeal can help with all kinds of feelings including angry, nervousness, sadness, happiness, and more.
Mrs. McNeal, the School Counselor, MAY talk to my parents.
True. Mrs. McNeal may talk to my parents but will not share anything personal unless I give her permission, or if I'm in a dangerous situation, if there's an emergency, if there are concerns about me that will help me a better students or person.
It is okay to see Mrs. McNeal if I'm having a problem.
True. Mrs. McNeal loves to help students solve problems.
Mrs. McNeal drives a motorcycle to school.
False. She drives her SUV to school every day.
Mrs. McNeal, the School Counselor, sees students in groups and individually.
True. Mrs. McNeal offer Falcons Clubs (small groups) and individual sessions.
Mrs. McNeal, the School Counselor, can help me with family problems.
True. Mrs. McNeal can help with divorce and separation situations, adoption or foster care situations, family member issues, and more.
If I tell Mrs. McNeal, the School Counselor, a secret or something private, she will keep it ALL the time.
False. It's the law for Mrs. McNeal to get help and share the secret if I am in danger or if I plan to hurt myself or others of if it's unsafe.
Mrs. McNeal, the School Counselor, can help me find coping skills (strategies/tools) that work for me.
True. Mrs. McNeal can suggest coping skills such as taking breaks, take deep breaths, think happy positive thoughts, and more.
Mrs. McNeal is the advisor (in charge of) the 5th Grade Student Ambassadors.
True. At the end of 4th grade year, Mrs. McNeal will be looking for the next Student Ambassador Team to start at the beginning of their 5th grade year.
Mrs. McNeal, the School Counselor, helps me when I am feeling sick.
False. Nurse Andrea and her Assistant, Ms. Capi will help me when I feel sick.
Mrs. McNeal, the School Counselor, can help me make new friends.
True. Mrs. McNeal can meet with me individually, invite me to a Friendship Falcons Club, and even teach a friendship lesson to my class.
If I tell Mrs. McNeal, the School Counselor, that someone is getting hurt or I am getting hurt, she MAY tell my parents.
True. As long as it is safe for Mrs. McNeal to tell my parents, she will.
Mrs. McNeal, the School Counselor, will ONLY see me if I have a problem.
False. Mrs. McNeal loves to hear positive stories and celebrations!!!
Mrs. McNeal is allergic to tomatoes.
True. She's also allergic to oranges and apples.