All About Your School Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Who is Mrs. McMahan
True or False: School Counselors do not like to help students.
False
What do I do with myself if I don't have any homework?
Review what you did in class that day- especially math.
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor or another trusted adult, spend time with friends, do something that you enjoy, and journal.
Who is responsible for my grades?
I am!
True or False: Your school counselor's office is located at the end of the main hallway. By the bus lot exit.
True
True or False: Teachers and parents may request that the counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True
Why is it important for me to ask questions during class?
So my teacher can check in on my learning and give me extra help.
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes. Everyone gets angry. It is what you do with your anger that is important.
What is the golden rule?
Treat others how you want to be treated!
How many years has Ms. McMahan been at WVM
What is 9 months
True or False: Ms. McMahan is allowed to tell your teachers and friends what you talk about in her office.
False. Only if someone is in danger.
Why is it important to keep your desk and backpack organized?
To be able to find things, so you will not waste time, so that you can be ready to learn.
What are some ways to be a good friend?
Use respectful language, be a good listener, be kind, include them in activities.
What are the 3 conditions of bullying?
Bullying has to be repeated, on purpose, and there has to an unfair advantage (imbalance of power)
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Everyday
True Or False: All of my feelings are ok.
True.
It's your behavior about those feelings that may or not be okay.
Why is it important to attend school everyday?
To get better grades, develop social skills and friendships, avoid getting into trouble, having a better chance of graduating from high school
What is confidentiality?
Keeping things private or secret unless someone is hurting you, you want to hurt yourself, or you want to hurt someone else.
What is empathy?
Trying to feel how someone else feels, putting yourself in someone else’s shoes.
What are two things Ms. McMahan likes to do in her free time?
What is spend time with her dogs and needlepoint
True or False: I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor?
False
Why is it important to always try your best?
So you can be successful, it feels good to know that you tried your best, you will impress other people, you might surprise yourself and find out that you are really good at something?
What is empathy?
Trying to feel how someone else feels, putting yourself in someone else’s shoes.
How do I make an appointment to see my school counselor?
Have your teacher call me to see if I am available.
Email Me!