Meet the Counselor
What town do Mrs. Jennings live in?
Irmo
Describe where Mrs. Jennings office is located.
Room number 214 near main office, across from Ms. Redd office/Assistant Principal.
How can you see the school counselor?
Make a request with your teacher, let your teacher know you would like to see Mrs. Jennings. You must have a "PASS" from your teacher.
All my feelings are OK to talk to the counselor about.
True!
We have so many feelings and emotions. We can learn to name them and work through them.
What is a good place to study?
A quiet comfy place that you can focus such as at a desk, kitchen table, etc.
How many children does Mrs. Jennings have and what is the gender?
1 boy and 1 girl
What can you do in the counselor's office?
Talk with Counselor about problems, feelings, bullying, grades, study skills, someone is hurting you, you are hurting someone, you are hurting yourself, anger issues, and more. Depends on what is going on with you.
Who does Mrs. Jennings work with? Name 3
Students, Parents, Teachers, Principal, Assistant Principal, School Resource Officer and Outside Agencies
If I need to talk, I can just leave class and go see School Counselor?
False!
You must ask your teacher. Teacher will check with counselor and give you a pass if counselor is available. If it is an emergency, please let the teacher know.
What is the school Colors?
Blue and Gold/yellow
Where did Mrs. Jennings grow up?
Columbia, S.C.
Does my counselor only meet with students individually?
No,
not only individually but in groups and classroom lessons too.
Name one thing you may see the counselor for
Different Answers:
Problems, Feelings/Emotions, Making Good Choices, Stress, worry, friendship, sadness, Test Taking Skills, Organization Skills, Anxiety. Help with focusing, someone is bullying you and being unkind, etc.....
PRESENT- means having all your materials ready to learn.
FALSE!
PRESENT- means being here at school and ready to learn. Attendance is important because if you don't come to school, you may miss out on learning something new.
What does the Habit of Learning "PARTICIPATE" Means?
Being actively involved with the discussion, asking questions, and answering them can help you and your classmates learn.
Why did Mrs. Jennings choose to be a school counselor?
I enjoy helping others with different feelings, emotions and solving problems.
When can you see Mrs. Jennings?
Any day, Have your teacher check with counselor to see if she is available. Counselor will always try to be available but sometimes she might be busy in a classroom, in a meeting, or working with other students. YOU MUST CHECK WITH YOUR TEACHER FIRST TO GET A PASS TO SEE COUNSELOR.
Are you in trouble if you go to Mrs. Jennings office?
No,
you are not in trouble if you go to counselor office. The School Counselor is here to help you manage your emotions not to discipline you. However, we may talk about making better choices in avoid being discipline.
I can talk to Mrs. Jennings about things that happen at school and at home
TRUE!
Which one of the Habits of Learning means to attend school and be on time.
PRESENT
How many years have Mrs. Jennings been counseling?
17 Years
What does confidentiality mean?
Your information is private. This means what you say to Counselor will not be shared with others unless:
You are being hurt, You might hurt someone else, you may hurt yourself, or you give Counselor permission.
Can Mrs. Jennings fix all of your problems?
No, I can help you work through your problems but YOU are the only one that can choose to work on your problem/situation.
You can only see Mrs. Jennings if it's a BIG Problem.
FALSE!
We can work through big and small issues. And what may seem small to some, may be big to others and vice versa.
What are the 5 Habits of Learning?
Present
Prepared
Participate
Perform
Professional