What does the school counselor do?
True or False:
I have to see the school counselor when I get in trouble.
False. School counselors do not do any discipline (much less punishment). However, school counselors may help students process how they are feeling and help them create a game plan to make choices that will empower them instead of hinder them.
True or False:
Your school counselor only helps students who are dealing with major problems like a death in the family or parents divorcing.
False. Ms. Brown helps with big and small problems.
True or False:
The school counselor may talk to my teacher.
True. There are times when information you provide might be helpful for your teacher to know but I will ask you if I can share the information with your teacher.
True or False:
The school counselor sees every kid individually.
False. Unfortunately, I will not be able to see every student one on one but I will be in the classroom, on the playground and will meet students in groups.
What is Ms. Brown's favorite color?
Brown.....just kidding it's blue.
True or False:
The school counselor only helps students with special needs.
False. I meet with ALL students in grades K-5, you might see me in your classroom, at assemblies or even on the playground
True or False:
The school counselor will solve your problems for you.
False. Your school counselor will not solve your problems for you, but will listen to you, help you brainstorm different solutions, and teach you different coping skills to better deal with tough times.
True or False:
The school counselor may talk to my parents.
True. If you give me permission to talk with your family about what you have shared I will.
True or False:
The school counselor sees some students in groups.
True. I will see students in groups.
What is one thing that Ms. Brown loves to do?
Listen
Ride her bike
Play beach volleyball
Watch and play sports
True or False:
The school counselor sees kids in groups and individually.
True. I might see a student one on one or with other students in a group.
True or False:
The school counselor can help me with family problems.
True. Ms. Brown can help with problems here at school and things that are happening at home as well.
True or False:
If I tell the school counselor a secret, she will keep it ALL the time.
False. Your school counselor will share information with others if you or someone else is getting hurt…or you give permission to share. The school counselor might also encourage you to communicate important information to people who can support you.
True or False:
The school counselor will be coming to my classroom this year.
Where is Ms. Brown's office?
G106
True or False:
The school counselor can help me if I am feeling sick.
False- When you feel sick it is a good idea to go to Ms. Stephanie in the Health Office
True or False:
The school counselor can help me make new friends.
True. Ms. Brown can help you with your current friends and if you would like to make new friends.
True or False:
If I tell my school counselor that someone is getting hurt or I am getting hurt, she will need to tell someone.
True, This is to keep you safe. If you or someone you know is being hurt, Ms. Brown will need to talk to your family or the principal to keep you safe.
True or False:
It is okay to ask to see the school counselor if I am having a problem.
True. You can always get a "I want to see the counselor" slip from your teacher to fill out to see me.
Where is Ms. Brown from?