What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Blades
I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor!
false
What do you have to do bring to school after you are absent?
a note from a parent or doctor
What grades does Mrs. Blades work with?
3rd, 4th and 5th grades
Yes or No. Is Mrs. Blades allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office?
No
As soon as you leave a note, the counselor will come and get you immediately.
False
What is an example of an excused reason for being absent?
Being sick, having a doctor/dentist appointment, going to court, having a death in the family
What days of the week does Mrs. Blades work at school?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday!
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
If there is a death of someone you love, arguments with friends, feeling sad or lonely, being bullied, etc.,?
Teachers or Parents may request that the school counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True
How many days do you have to bring in a note after you are absent?
5
What three areas does Mrs. Blades focus on to help students?
Social, academics and career
If you are dealing with a bully, should you tell an adult or keep it a secret?
Tell an adult
Mrs. Blades can see students in classroom lessons, small groups, or individual appointments?
True
What is not a good reason to be absent from school?
Shopping, going to the movies, celebrating a birthday
If you need to see Mrs. Blades, what should you do?
Leave a note in her door, have your teacher send her an email, have your parents contact her
If a friend tells you a secret that he/she is being hurt or abused, should you keep that secret?
No
You can tell Mrs. Blades anything, and she will keep it confidential!
False- Mrs. Blades has to report it if you tell her that someone is hurting you, you are hurting yourself, or you are hurting someone else.
How many latenesses/leaving early equal a full day absence?
6