What does the school SW do?
True or False:
I have to see the school SW when I get into trouble.
FALSE
Your teacher might ask you to see the school SW to work on skills for making better choices for school success, not to punish you.
True or False:
The school SW helps kids study for tests.
FALSE
The school SW may not help you study for a test but if you are having difficulty paying attention in class, we might be able to work on some strategies that will help you focus.
True or False
The school SW may talk to my teacher.
TRUE
We are all a team and I may talk to your teacher about how I can support you here at school.
True or False:
The school SW sees every kid individually.
FALSE
While I hope to get to know all of you in some way throughout this school year, I won't meet with every student individually throughout the year.
True or False:
The school SW only helps students with special needs.
FALSE
The school SW is available to help ALL students, of ALL abilities.
True or False:
The school SW can help when I feel angry.
TRUE
Self-awareness and self-management skills are important. We can work on ways for managing anger in healthy ways.
True or False:
The school SW may talk to my parents.
TRUE
We are all a team and I may talk to your parents about how I can support you here at school.
True or False:
The school SW sees some students in groups.
TRUE
Small groups are a great way to build and practice skills together. Usually, these groups go on for a couple of weeks.
True or False:
The school SW sees kids individually, in small groups, and in the classroom.
TRUE
Students can refer themselves and parents/teachers can also ask for support from the school SW so all kids get what they need to learn best at school.
True or False:
The school SW can help me with family problems.
TRUE
I can be a listening ear and we can also work on a plan to manage your feelings about what is going on, depending on what you need.
True or False:
If I tell the school SW a secret, she will keep it ALL the time.
FALSE
I will keep information PRIVATE and will involve only people who need to be involved in order to help support you and stay safe.
True or False:
The school SW chooses to see kids based on who she likes the best.
FALSE
I will see kids who need help based on student, teacher, and/or parent referral.
True or False:
The school SW can help me if I am feeling sick.
FALSE
The school SW helps students build social & emotional skills. Our awesome school nurse can help if you are feeling sick.
True or False:
The school SW can get me lots of friends.
FALSE
HOWEVER, I can help you learn social skills that will make you a better friend.
True or False:
If I tell my school SW that I or someone else I know is getting hurt, she will tell my parents or someone else who can help make sure everyone is safe.
TRUE
If a student's safety is in question, I will make sure that the right people get involved in order to keep everyone safe.
True or False:
It is OK to ask to see the school SW if I am having a problem.
TRUE
Absolutely! It is OK to let your teacher know that you would like to talk with me. They will let me know and I will find a time to meet with you.