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Where is your school counselor's office located?
Room 209
The adult at your school that will listen to all of your problems is called the ________________.
School counselor!
What are some things you can do if someone is distracting you in class?
Ignore them, sit somewhere else, ask them to stop
What does it mean to practice self control?
Raise your hand and wait to be called on, pay attention in class, use your hands for helping and not hurting, etc.
I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor!
False. I help you with your problems, but I do expect everyone to follow the class pledge.
If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?
Visit her at recess, write a note and give it to my teacher or Mrs. Robuck, tell my teacher, have my parent contact the school counselor, etc.
Yes or No. The counselor can tell your friends what you talk about in her office?
No! Your business stays with me.
What can you do if you are having strong emotions?
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! I have a busy schedule and cannot see everyone in one day, as much as I want to.
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Every school day!
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, changes in your family, etc.
Name ways to be a good friend
Use respectful language, be a bucket filler, be courteous, be helpful, listen when they have a problem, etc.
Name some safe choices that you can make while at school?
Walk in the halls, 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 few students together to talk about a similar topic like friendships, feelings, self-regulation, etc., that is called a _________.
Small counseling group
If you are dealing with a conflict, what can you do?
Talk to someone, ask for help, deal with it.
How can you show kindness to someone else?
Give them a compliment, smile, help them, give them gifts, etc.
How can you demonstrate responsibility?
Pay attention in class, do you classwork, ask questions when you don't understand, take care of your materials, 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! I love checking in with students, and hearing about your days. I also want to help you out before a problem gets too big.
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Robuck
If a friend tells you a secret that he/she is being hurt should you keep that secret?
No! Always tell an adult, we need to know so that we can best help your friend/classmate.
What is the most important thing you need to remember to do this year as a 5th grader?
Any positive answer
How can you succeed in school?
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 is someone is hurting you.