Miscellaneous
Where is your school counselor's office located?
Room 189
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. Every feeling is ok, but every behavior is NOT ok!
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.
Visiting the school counselor means I am in big trouble and have done something wrong!
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, ask my teacher to see her, have my parent contact the school counselor, etc.
Yes or no. Is Mrs. Horner allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office?
No!
Unless you are in danger or I ask your permission first!
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
You can talk to the school counselor or the social worker, go for a walk, keep a diary, talk to a friend, etc.
Name some ways to respect yourself, others, and property.
Use kind words, keep your desk and locker picked up, take care of library books, clean up after yourself, etc.
As soon as you ask to see the counselor, you will see them immediately?
FALSE
I will do my best but I may not always be available or in the building!
What days of the cycle is the School Counselor at hughes?
Days 1, 2, 4 & 5
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
There is a death of someone you love, arguments with friends, feeling sad or lonely, being bullied, etc.
Name some ways to be a good friend
Use respectful language, be kind, us the golden rule, be a friend to them, listen, etc.,
Name some safe choices that you can make while at school.
Walk on the sidewalk on the way to buses, 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!
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Horner
Should you tell an adult or keep it a secret if you are dealing with a bully?
Tell an adult!
Bonus points if you can name at least 3 adults in this building who you can report it to!
How can you help others feel good?
Give them a compliment, smile, help them, include them, be kind to them, etc.
How can you demonstrate responsibility?
Pay attention in class, do your 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!!! I will come into classrooms for guidance lessons; we will talk about career goals; we can have discussions about school, etc.
How long has your school counselor been at New Hartford Central School District?
This is her first year
If a friend tells you a secret that he/she is being hurt, should you keep that secret?
No!
What is the golden rule and why is it important?
You should treat others the way you want to be treated yourself. For example, the golden rule means that if you want people to treat you with respect, then you should treat them with respect too.
How can you excel in all that you do?
Try your best, practice, be responsible, be safe, don't expect to be the best at something the first time you try it, you have to put in the work to excel at something
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.