Meet YOUR Counselor
What grades does your counselor work with?
Mrs. Pedroza: PK, 1st, 3rd, 5th
Ms. Silva: K, 2nd, 4th
How can you see your school counselor?
1. Ask your teacher to send us a message. 2. You can fill out a "I need to see the Counselor" form.
What if your school counselor isn't available, who do you go to?
Mrs. Pedroza, teacher, principal or any other trusted adult.
Everything you share with me, I will also share with your teacher.
False. I will only share what you give me permission to share or if you are in danger.
How many counselors to we have at Keyes Elementary?
2
Mrs. Pedroza and Ms. Silva
Are you ever in trouble with your counselor?
No, you are NOT in trouble if you come see us.
When is my school counselor available?
During the school day. However, since I have other jobs, you need to fill out a form or tell your teacher you need to see me.
If I need to talk, I can just leave class.
False! You can fill out a " May I see you" form or if it's an emergency tell your teacher. You still need to wait for us to go pick you up.
Where is the counseling office?
Room 109/110, PK Hall. By the front office.
How does a school counselor help you?
Academic: School work, getting organized, time-management, etc.
Personal: Peer-Conflict, issues at home, report inappropriate behavior, trouble with feelings, or good news
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 but sometime it helps to talk about them.
SMALL: You can typically handle this one yourself.
MEDIUM: You've tried some strategies but still are struggling.
BIG: Something unexpected or difficult happened and you have BIG FEELINGS about it!