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Where is your school counselor's office located?
Across from the main office on the way to the cafeteria... at the end of the little hallway
The adult at WES that will listen to the problems you are having, help you solve/cope with those problems, and a safe person who will listen to you is called the ________________.
School counselor/Ms. Ramirez
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes! Everyone gets angry, it is what you do with your anger that is important
Give an example of being prepared.
Having materials ready for class, in your seat and following directions, (answers vary)
When I see the school counselor, I am in trouble.
If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?
Complete a self referral form (found outside of Ms.R's office) and put it in Ms. R's mailbox.
What does confidentiality mean?
Everything you tell the school counselor will stay between you and her, she won't tell anyone UNLESS you are harming yourself, someone is harming you, another Woodside student is being harmed, or you give her permission to share.
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Take deep breaths, ask your teacher to go to the calming corner, count to 10, remind yourself that it is ok to feel sad, ask to see the school counselor, etc.
What is a way you can be respectful in the cafeteria?
In assigned table, raising your hand if you need something, using lower voice levels, answers vary
As soon as you leave a note, the counselor will come and get you immediately.
False, Ms. R will do her best to see you within the week that you fill out the form and place it in her mailbox.
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Every weekday!
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
The death of someone you love, arguments with friends, feeling sad or lonely, if you have a problem that you need help solving, need help making friends, etc.
Name ways to be a good friend
Be a bucket filler, be truthful, use "I" statements when you have a conflict, don't gossip about them, if you don't know how to help your friend, ask an adult how to help them (like Ms. R!)
Smiling at others in the hallway, sitting with someone who needs a friend, showing good sportsmanship, and saying goodbye to others are all an example of which PRIDE behavior?
Inspire
Teachers or parents/guardians may request that the school counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True
Your friend made a joke about you that you didn't think was funny. How can you resolve this problem in a respectful way with your friend?
Speak to them one on one and use an "I" statement: "It made me feel ________ when you did/said________. Next time I would like if you would________." / responses vary
If you have told someone to stop bothering you and they continue to, what should you do?
Tell an adult
How can you fill someone else's bucket?
Give them a compliment, smile, help them, respect their boundaries, etc.
Consistently following directions, using materials properly, and being a trustworthy and honest person are all examples of which PRIDE behavior?
Dependable
The only time that you should have any contact with the school counselor is when you have a big problem!
False. Ms. R LOVES hearing happy news that you have to share! You can also see Ms. R if something has been on your mind a while and will not go away or if you have a problem you aren't sure how to solve.
What is your school counselor's name?
Ms. Ramirez
If a friend tells you a secret that he/she is being harmed by someone else, should you keep that secret?
No, tell a trusted adult in school.
They turn their body away from you, their eyebrows are furrowed, their fists are clenched, their leg is shaking, their body is stiff, etc.
Paying attention to your surroundings, like flushing the toilet and washing your hands when in the bathroom, eating your lunch in a timely manner in the cafeteria, or giving your full attention in an assemble are all examples of which PRIDE behavior?
Engage
You can tell your school counselor anything, and she will keep it confidential (she won't tell anyone).
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.