Meet YOUR Counselor
Counselor Role
Safety
True or False
100

Who is the counselor for K, 2nd and 4th gr?

Mrs. Pedroza

100

How can you see your school counselor?

1. Ask your teacher to send us a message. 2. You can fill out a "May I see you" form. 

100

What if your school counselor isn't available, who do you go to?

Teacher, principal, any other staff member.

100

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.

200

How many counselors to we have at Keyes Elementary?

2

Mrs. Pedroza and Ms. Silva

200

Does a counselor give out discipline?

No, you are NOT in trouble if you come see us.

200

When is my school counselor available?

I am here during the school day. However, I may be in a lesson, talking to a student, teacher, parent, or in a meeting. This is why it's important for you to fill out a form or tell your teacher you need to see me. 

200

If I need to talk, I can just leave class.

False! You can fill out a " May I see you" form and I will see you as soon as I can.  

If it's an emergency, let your teacher know it's an emergency and she or he can call us or send us a message.   

300

Where is the counseling office?

Room 110, PK Hall, By the front office
300

How does a school counselor help you?

Academic Needs

  • Examples:  School work, getting organized, time-management, etc.

Personal Needs 

  • Examples:  Peer-Conflict, issues at home, report inappropriate behavior, feelings that are making you not feel good, or even just to vent!
300

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

300

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!

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