Meet the Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Extra 100 points for my last name?
Ms.Montgomery
Describe where Ms. Montgomery's office is located.
Right by the double doors in the 2nd/4th grade hallway.
On the left side of the double doors by Mrs. G's room.
How can you see the school counselor?
Tell your parents, let your teacher know you would like to see Ms.Montgomery, fill out the clipboard outside Ms.Montgomery's room.
T/F
All my feelings are ok?
True! We have so many feelings and emotions. We can learn to name them and work through them.
Congrats! You just earned 100 Points!
Wohoo!
What do you think is Ms.M's favorite show?
Adventure Time
FRIENDS
Ms. M doesn't watch tv.
FRIENDS
What will I do in the counselor's office?
Depends on what you need. I talk with students, play a game or use other tools to support students.
What grades does Ms. Montgomery work with?
Kindergarten through 5th grade.
If I need to talk, I can just leave class?
False! You must ask your teacher. We will work to find a time to meet. If it is an emergency please let the teacher know.
Who does Ms. Montgomery work with? Name 2
Students, Parents, Teachers, Principal, Outside Agencies
What is Ms.Montgomery's favorite food?
Fish
onions
chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes
chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes
Does my counselor only meet with students individually?
No, I meet with individual students, groups, and classroom lessons too.
Name one thing you may see the counselor for
Lots of different answers here.
Feelings/Emotions, Making Good Choices, Stress, worry, friendship, sadness, Test Taking Skills, Organization Skills, Anxiety....
Ms.Montgomery can fix all of your problems.
FALSE!
What is the name of our school mascot?
Longhorns
What is the morning meeting that Ms. Montgomery leads every morning?
ET time
FALSE
Am I in trouble if I go to Ms.Montgomery's office?
No, you are not in trouble if you go to my office. I am here to help you manage your emotions not to discipline you. However, we may talk about making better choices in the future.
I can talk to Ms. Montgomery about things that happen at school and at home
TRUE!
Can I come see Ms. Montgomery only when I need to talk? Or can I see her when I am overwhelmed?
BOTH! If you don't need to talk, I can set a 5 minute timer to let you decompress.
How many years has Ms.Montgomery been a school counselor?
This is my second year, but I was a 5th grade teacher 11 years.
What does confidentiality mean?
This means what you say in the counselor's office is private and will not be shared with others unless:
You are being hurt, You might hurt someone else, you may hurt yourself, or you give them permission.
Does Ms.Montgomery do the same thing as Mr. Hoyt?
No. I do not, I am not here to discipline you! We might have to have hard conversations, but you are not in trouble when you come see me.
Ms.Montgomery will tell your friends what we talked about if you come see me!
False!
Is it ok to have a bad day?
YES!!!