Where is your school counselor's office located?
In the main office.
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.
What are some ways you can practice self-control?
Raise your hand and wait to be called on, pay attention, keep hands to self, etc.
I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor!
False
If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?
Visit her during recess or lunch, write a note to the school counselor and give it to my teacher, have my parent contact the school counselor, etc.
Yes or No. Is Ms. Pajtash allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office?
No.
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor, go for a walk, keep a diary, talk to a friend, etc.?
Name some ways to respect yourself, others, and property?
Use kind words, be a bucket filler, take care of library books, clean up after yourself, etc.
As soon as you leave a note, the counselor will come and get you immediately.
False.
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
When there is a death of someone you love, arguments with friends, feeling sad or lonely, being bullied, etc.
Name ways to be a good friend
Using respectful language, being honest, be a good listener, keep their secrets, apologize, etc.
Name some safe choices that you can make while at school?
Walk on the black top, help a friend when they are hurt, stay in designated areas, push in your chair, use equipment appropriately, etc.
Teachers or Parents may request that the school counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True.
When the school counselor gets a group of students together to talk about a topic, that is called a _________ bunch.
Lunch
If you are dealing with a bully, should you tell an adult or keep it a secret?
Tell an adult.
How can you fill someone else's bucket?
Give them a compliment, smile, help them, open the door for them, help them clean up, etc.
How can you demonstrate responsibility?
Pay attention in class, do you classwork, ask questions when you don't understand, turn in your homework, etc.
The only time that you should have any contact with the school counselor is when you have a big problem!
False.
What is your school counselor's name?
Ms. Pajtash
If a friend tells you a secret that he/she is being hurt or abused, should you keep that secret?
No.
How does someone feel when you dip into their bucket?
Sad, lonely, upset, angry, mad, etc.
How can you excel in all that you do?
Try your best, practice respect, practice responsibility, be safe, etc.
You can tell your school counselor anything, and she will keep it confidential!
False. The school counselor has to report it if you tell her that someone is hurting you, you are hurting yourself, or you are hurting someone else.