What is your school counselor's name?
Extra 100 points for the counselor helper's name too.
Mrs. Kugler
Mrs. Doocy
Describe where the counseling office is located.
Room number 14B, at the same end of the hallway as the art room but on the other side of the building.
We will fix all your problems if you come to see us.
No, we can only help you figure out ways to try and solve your problems or make them better.
We only see "bad" kids.
False! Because we don't think kids are "bad" and we are here for every kid at SV.
What zone are you in if you are sad, sick, tired, bored, or moving slowly?
Blue zone!
How many children does Mrs. Kugler have?
2 children, 1 boy and 1 girl.
Other than asking to see us yourself, who else can refer you to see us?
Any of these answers are correct: teachers, Mr. Netzer and Ms. Richard, other school staff that work with you, your parents or guardians.
We will get you out of doing work if it is hard or you don't feel like doing it.
No, we can help you deal with the uncomfortable feelings when something is hard and brainstorm what you need to get it done.
If you need to talk, you can just leave class.
False! You must ask your teacher for a counselor pass. If it is an emergency please let your teacher know.
What zone is usually the most helpful for learning?
We do our best learning in the green zone. We can still learn in the other zones, it can just be harder.
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How can you meet with the school counselor?
Either of these answers are correct: ask your important adults that you live with to contact Mrs. Kugler or ask your teacher for a counselor pass.
Do we only meet with students individually?
No, we do classroom lessons and small groups too.
Mrs. Kugler and Mrs. Doocy can make your feelings go away!
FALSE! Our feelings never go away, they are always there. We can only work on changing them or doing things to help them feel less uncomfortable.
Can you be in more than one zone at the same time?
Yes! You can feel many different things at once, like happy and nervous about trying something new.
How long have Mrs. Doocy and her family lived in Windsor?
5 years
If it is not an emergency, when is the best time to come see us?
When it is not time for learning (e.g., recess, free time, W.I.N).
Do we handle discipline at school?
No, while we are going to hold you accountable to following rules and expectations and you might come see us to talk about how to make choices that are safer and more helpful, coming to see us is not a punishment and we do not call your adults to discuss consequences.
You can only talk to us about things that happen at school.
False! You can talk to us about things going on outside of school too.
What is one thing you can do to feel better when you are in the red zone?
Ask to take a break, take deep breaths, count, stretch, think of a happy memory, etc.
How many years has Mrs. Kugler been a school counselor, not counting this year?
3 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 share you or someone you know is being hurt, you share you want to hurt yourself or someone else on purpose, or you give permission.
Name two things you may see the counselor and counselor helper for.
Understanding your feelings, dealing with your feelings, solving problems with friends or others, dealing with changes in your life, getting your school work done, making safe and helpful choices, setting and meeting goals, etc.
Mrs. Kugler and Mrs. Doocy will NEVER tell anyone what you say to them unless you tell them they can.
False! We have to get help from other adults if you tell us your or someone you know is being hurt or that you want to hurt yourself or someone else on purpose.
How might you know when someone is in the blue zone?
Their face and body language (e.g., frowning, crying, looking down, hunching over. Their behavior (e.g., sitting alone, being quiet or silent).