Meet Your Counselor
What is my name?
Sra. Ortiz
What grades does Sra. Ortiz work with?
Tk, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Where is Sra. Ortiz's office located?
Room 35, corner of the blacktop
All of my feelings are okay.
True! We all experience different emotions/feelings, but we can learn to name them and work through them.
How many dogs does Sra.Ortiz have?
How can you request to see the school counselor?
-Tell your teacher
-Tell your parent
Does Sra. Ortiz ONLY meet with students individually?
No, I also meet with students in small groups and classroom lessons.
If I need to talk, I can just leave class.
False! Please ask your teacher before coming to see me.
Which animal friend visits your class with Sra. Ortiz to teach you ways to handle "problemas pequenos"?
Kelso!
Name one reason you may want to see Sra. Ortiz
If you are having sad/angry thoughts, problems with friends, schoolwork, or at home, feeling misunderstood/voice not being heard, or just wanting someone to talk to.
When is your school counselor available to meet?
I will always try my best to be available, but sometimes I may be teaching a lesson, in a meeting, off campus, or working with other students. I will try my best to see as soon as I can.
You can only see Sra. Ortiz if you have a BIG problem.
False! We can work through small and big problems together. I will also celebrate with you when you have positive things happen.
How many FULL years has Sra. Ortiz been a school counselor?
Many!
Are you in trouble if you have to visit the counselor's office?
NEVER!!!
What do you do if Sra. Ortiz is not available?
Let teacher know who will let Sra. Ortiz know.
School counselors are the ONLY people you should talk to about your problems.
False. If you are having a problem, you should talk to an adult who will listen. That might be your parent, teacher, coach, etc.
What is Sra. Ortiz's favorite thing about her job?
THE STUDENTS!
Can Sra. Ortiz fix all of your problems?
No. I can help you work through your problems, but YOU are the only one who can choose how you want to work through them.
What is confidentiality?
What you say in my office stays in my office, unless:
-Someone is hurting you
-You want to hurt someone
-You want to hurt yourself
-You give me permission to share
Sra. Ortiz can help me if I am nervous about a test
True! We can talk through a plan to help you be successful in any subject :)