Meet your counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Crawford
Describe where the counselor is located
Near the elevator on this bottom third grade level!
Name one thing that a school counselor helps students with at school
Feelings, behavior, making good choices, how to do well in school, how to help students with anxiety and stress
The class should follow their social contract - Respectful, Kind, and Raise your hand to speak
What is the School Therapy Dog's name?
Ginger
Name something your counselor enjoys outside of counseling? (hobbies)
Training my dogs, hiking, baking bread, watching my daughter play volleyball
True/False: You are in trouble if you have to see the school counselor
False, you are not in trouble, although your counselor will want to help you make better choices in the future.
How often will the school counselor visit your class for lessons?
Once a month
True/False=Your counselor expects you to try your best EVERY day!
True!
What kind of dog is the school therapy dog?
Mini Goldendoodle
Does Mrs. Crawford have any children? How many?
Yes, one daughter
This means that what you say in the counselor's office is private and not shared with others.
What types of topics will the counselor cover during lessons?
How to do your best in school, how to make good choices, how to make and keep friends, conflict resolution, problem solving, bullying, reducing stress, test preparation
How does your school counselor want you to interact with your classmates?
Positive, kind, respectful and problem solving!
When is it ok to pet Ginger?
When she has her vest on, and after asking for permission, or during a classroom visit/walk=through when given permission
Why did Mrs. Crawford choose to be a school counselor?
Because I love kids, and I love helping people!!
Will your school counselor ALWAYS keep things confidential?
No. If you or someone else is getting hurt, your counselor will need to tell someone to get help.
True/False- My counselor tells me exactly what to do when I have a problem
False - Your counselor will help you become a problem solver, or you will solve the problem together!
Finish the sentence: My school counselor wants me too....
Succeed, Be kind, Be respectful, try my best, Be positive
How many hours can Ginger work every day?
About 2 hours
How many years has Mrs. Crawford been a counselor?
22 years
How do you request/ask to see the counselor?
Do counselors talk to teachers and parents about how to help students?
YES!
True/False: My school counselor expects me to be perfect
False: Your school counselor loves mistakes because they are perfect learning opportunities!
Name two rules we should follow when Ginger is around?
Never call her name when in the hallway or classroom, Always ask for permission to pet, Pet Ginger on her chest or under her ears, Soft calm and quiet when Ginger is present