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Where is your school counselor's office located?
Across from the cafeteria, next to the elevator!
The adult at your school that will listen to all of your problems is called the ________________.
School counselor
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes! Everyone gets angry, it is what you do with your anger that is important. If you are having trouble controlling your anger, your school counselor is someone that might be able to help you.
I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor, since he only meets with bad kids.
False. Mr. Thomas is not here to discipline you. Sometimes Mr. Thomas just wants to say hi, sometimes he just wants to check in and see how you're doing and sometimes he just wants to help you with something.
False: He grew up in Ohio and North Carolina.
If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?
Come visit him during lunch, write a note and drop it off/ask a teacher to give it to him, have your teacher send in a referral for you to see him, have your teacher send you down with the "Counselor Pass", have my parent contact the school counselor. Just to name a few.
Remember, it's important to have teacher permission before you come see me!
Yes or No. Is Mr. Thomas allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in his office?
No, not unless someone is hurting you, you want to hurt someone, you want to hurt yourself, or you give him permission to share with a trusted adult.
Define self-care...
A conscious act one takes in order to promote their own physical, mental, and emotional health.
Examples of self-care include ensuring you get enough sleep every night, stepping outside for a few minutes for some fresh air, practicing proper personal hygiene, and even taking part in hobbies or activities that you enjoy!
As soon as you leave him a note or tell your teacher you need to talk to the counselor, he will come and get you immediately.
False. Sometimes it will take a little while, but if you need to talk to Mr. Thomas he will always make sure to come find you!
True or False: Mr. Thomas shares a birthday with someone in his family.
True: He shares a birthday with his Mom, Halloween!
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Every day!
Name some times when someone may want to talk to the school counselor.
Some examples are: if there is a death of someone you love, arguments with friends, feeling sad or lonely, being bullied, having a hard time in class or in school.
What are some different things the school counselor can help you with?
Personal, social and emotional areas, mental health, academic and more!
Teachers or Parents may request that the school counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True!
True or false: Mr. Thomas is a HUGE UT sports fan
What are the 5 Emerald Academy values?
High expectations, excellence, commitment, respect, and teamwork
If you are dealing with a bully, should you tell an adult or keep it a secret?
Tell an adult. They can help you figure out the best way to address the situation.
Name some ways to respect yourself, others, and property?
Raise your hand and wait to be called on, pay attention in class, helping and supporting others, use kind words, clean up after yourself, be an active school citizen.
The only time that you should have any contact with the school counselor is when you have a problem.
False. You can stop by and say hi, talk about the good things you have going on or even just ask a question (just to name a few). The counselor also comes into classes once a month to teach you about important topics.
Where did Mr. T go to college?
Appalachian State and Mizzou
What is your school counselor's name?
Mr. Thomas, but you can also call him Mr. T!
If a friend tells you a secret that they are being hurt or abused by someone or hurting themselves, should you keep that a secret?
No, tell a trusted adult. People at school who can help with this are the school counselor, teachers and other school staff.
How can you demonstrate responsibility?
Pay attention in class, do you classwork, ask questions when you don't understand, turn in your homework, take responsibility for your actions and decisions.
The school counselor works with you and everyone at school to help you be a successful scholar.
True!
True or False: Mr. T's entire family works in schools.
True: His parents are principals and his sister is a middle school teacher. His Mom was even his teacher once.