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Where is your school counselor's office located?
In the front 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 does it mean to practice self control?
Raise your hand and wait to be called on, pay attention in class, voice level 0 and walking in the hallway, voice level 1 or 2 in the classroom, not playing in the bathroom, no yelling and running in the cafeteria
I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor!
False. I try to help you stay out of trouble.
If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?
Ask teacher for a pass, write a note and leave it in Mrs. Yaites mailbox, ask parent to contact Mrs. Yaites
Is Mrs. Yaites allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office?
No. I only share information if you give consent OR if you want to hurt yourself, someone else, or if someone is hurting you.
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor or teacher, go for a walk, keep a diary or journal, talk to a friend
Name some ways to respect yourself, others, and property?
Use kind words, take care of library books and other supplies, clean up after yourself, think good thoughts about yourself, treat others the way you want to be treated
As soon as you leave a note, the counselor will come and get you immediately.
False. If it is an emergency, I will see you right away.
When will lunch bunch start?
The first week of September.
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, problems at home, being bullied, difficulty making friends
Teachers or Parents may request that the school counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True. Your parents and teachers can ask that I speak with you.
How can I eat lunch in Mrs. Yaites' office?
Sign up on her door
If you are dealing with a bully, should you tell an adult or keep it a secret?
Tell an adult
How can you show kindness to other students?
Give them a compliment, smile, help them, say kind words, include them in games or group work
How can you demonstrate responsibility?
Pay attention in class, do your classwork and homework, ask questions when you don't understand, follow the rules, clean up your trash
The only time that you should have any contact with the school counselor is when you have a big problem!
False. I also want to hear from you when things are going well, when you reach a goal, when you get good news.
What is your school counselor's name?
What is Mrs. Yaites?
If a friend tells you a secret that he/she is being hurt or abused, should you keep that secret?
No
How can you show respect to your teachers?
Listen when they're talking, don't interrupt class, follow the classroom respect agreements, participate in class
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.