Meet YOUR Counselors
Who are the school counselors?
Ms. Douglas
Ms. Stasak
Are you ever in trouble with your school counselor?
Nope! You are not in trouble if you come see me.
When is your counselor available?
During the school day, but we may not always be in the office. If we are not there make sure to leave a note.
Everything you share with us, we will also share with your teacher.
False!
We will only share what you give permission to share or if you are in danger.
Who is your counselors favorite team?
The Baltimore Ravens
How can you see your school counselor
Stop by the office to see if we are available. If we are not, leave a message. (remember to ask for permission if leaving your class)
Ask your teacher or parent to send us an email
What if your school counselor isn't available, who do you go to?
Teacher, school pyschologist, principal, or any other trusted adult
All of my feelings are ok.
True! All your feelings are Ok, we're all learning how to express our feelings in healthy ways.
Where is the school counselor's office?
In the intermediate hallway, in between the 5th and 4th grade pods. Next to student engagement.
What can your school counselor help you with?
Academic Needs
Social Emotional/Personal Needs
Planning for the Future:
If I need to report something, what can I do? (At school and at home)
During school, you can tell your teacher, go to the main office, or the school counselor's office.
Outside of school hours, you can tell your parents and they can contact school staff.
It is okay to come down with a friend.
True! We LOVE supportive friends that get you to the right people. Once we know what's going on, at that point, I may ask your supportive friend to go back to class.
How long has your counselor been a counselor?
Ms. Douglas- year 15
Ms. Stasak- year 8
Who are some of the people your counselor works with? (5 groups of people, must get 3 of the 5)
What is Confidentiality?
It means that your counselor will not tell other people what you say unless:
You are being hurt
You might hurt someone else
You might hurt yourself
You give permission
You can only see a counselor if you have a BIG problem.
False! we can handle little problems too! Most of us have small, medium and big problems and it helps to talk about them. It's better that we address it before it becomes a BIG problem. :)
SMALL: You can typically handle this one yourself, or with the help of a friend.
MEDIUM: You've tried some strategies but still are struggling.
BIG: Something unexpected or difficult happened and you have BIG FEELINGS about it!