Meet YOUR Counselor
Who is the counselor for K, 2nd and 4th gr?
Ms. Heilich
How can you see your school counselor?
Ask your teacher when it will be a good time to come talk to us!
What if your school counselor isn't available, who do you go to?
Teacher, principal, any other staff member.
It is okay to come down with a friend.
True! We LOVE supportive friends that get you to the right people. Once we know what's going on, at that point we may ask your friend to go back to class so they're not missing too much class time.
Which counselor works with small groups?
Mrs. Cohen
Does a counselor give out discipline?
No, you are NOT in trouble if you come see us.
When is my school counselor available?
During School Hours: Monday-Friday 8:40 AM-3:35 PM
If I need to talk, I can just leave class.
False! Be sure to ask your teacher! If it's an emergency, let them know it's an emergency when you are asking for permission to leave.
Where is the counseling office?
On the 2nd floor
How does a school counselor help you?
Academic Needs
Personal Needs
What is Confidentiality?
It means that your counselor will not tell other people what you say unless:
- You are being hurt
- You might hurt someone else
- You might hurt yourself
You can only see a counselor if you have a BIG problem.
False! Most of us have small, medium and big problems.
SMALL: You can handle this one yourself.
MEDIUM: You've tried some strategies and still struggling.
BIG: Something unexpected or difficult happened and you have BIG FEELINGS about it!