Oak Hill School Counseling
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Bounds
If a friend tells you a secret that he/she is being hurt, should you keep that secret? Yes or No?
No, tell a safe adult!
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes! Everyone gets angry, it is what you do with your anger that is important.
A teachers or parents may request that the school counselor check in with a student for help.
True.The school counselor may come and see you even if you didn't ask them to.
What grades does Mrs. Bounds work with this school year?
1st, 3rd, 5th
Where is your school counselor's office located?
In the main office
Name three safe adults in school or at home.
ALL school staff, Parents, Grandparents, Police officers, etc.
What can you do if you are feeling a big emotion at school?
To go to the calming corner in your classroom, talk to your teacher or school counselor, go for a walk, draw, talk to a friend, listen to music, take a deep breath, etc.
I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor?
False. You are never in trouble when you see the school counselor. Their job is to help you.
How many years has Mrs. Bounds worked at Oak Hill Elementary School?
This is her 4th year at Oak Hill
If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?
Complete the google form on Brightspace or ask an adult.
Is a school counselor allowed to tell your teacher or friends what you talk about in her office? Yes or No?
No. They have to follow the rule of confidentiality.
What is a bucket filler?
Bucket fillers are people who act in a kind way and fill another person's bucket with positive feelings.
As soon as you send a message on Brightspace, the counselor will come and get you immediately.
False. Ms. Bounds will see it and come to you ASAP.
How many years has Mrs. Bounds been a school counselor?
This is her 10th school year!
How often does your school counselor come into your classroom for lessons?
Once a month.
What is confidentiality?
It means to keep a secret and is a rule school counselors have to follow.
How can you fill someone else's bucket?
Give them a compliment, smile, help them, give them gifts, etc.
The only time that you should have any contact with the school counselor is when you have a big problem.
False. A counselor can help with any problem, big or small.
Where is Mrs. Bounds favorite place to be in the summer?
The beach!
What is the name of the other school counselor at Oak Hill that can also help you?
Ms. Kleiderlein
When someone is hurting you, you want to hurt someone, or you want to hurt yourself.
How do we use the Buddy Bench on the playground?
If you are looking for someone to play with you then take a seat. If you see someone sitting on the Buddy Bench then ask them to join you!
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.
What is Mrs. Bounds son's name?
Braxton