General
Informational
Personal/Social
Academics
All About Your Counselor
100

Where is the school counselor's office

Room 201E: Right across from the media center

100

The person in the school that will listen to your problems is called the _____________ ____________.

School Counselor

100

Is it okay to get angry?

Yes!  It is what you do when you are angry that can be good or bad.

100

Can you see the school counselor if you are having a hard time in school?

Yes!  The school counselor can help you with problems in school; academic, social and emotional 

100

How many children do I have?

I have two sons aged 17 and 13

200

What is classroom guidance?

When the school counselor teaches your whole class about important topics such as conflict resolution, bullying, careers or student skills.

200

Will the school counselor tell your parents, teachers or friends what you have told her?

NO!  The school counselor keeps all of your information confidential (private) except if:

You are in danger of being hurt

Someone else is in danger of being hurt

You give the school counselor permission to share

200

Name 3 acceptable things you can do if you are feeling a negative emotion such as anger, sadness, frustration or worry.

Talk to a friend

Talk to a trusted adult

Take deep breaths

Exercise

Squeeze something soft

Read

Listen to music

200

How can we be good listeners in class?

Be whole body listeners:

Look with your eyes

Think with your brain

Listen with your ears

Keep your hands and body still

Turn your voice off

200

What is my favorite color?

Yellow

300

When a counselor gets a few students together to talk about a specific topic that is called _________ counseling.

Group Counseling

300

What are some reasons you might want or need to talk to the school counselor?

Friendship issues

Family problems

Strategies to deal with anger

Loss of a loved one or pet

Someone has hurt your or someone else

You need someone to listen to you

To share a joy or success

300

Name 3 ways to be a good friend

Be a good listener

Be helpful

Include the person in activities

Invite the person to play 

Be a good sport

Show respect

300

Name 2 ways to study for a test

Study a little bit each day

Study with a  friend

Make flashcards

Ask a family member to quiz you

300

What do I enjoy doing with students?

Having lunch groups, teaching students new things and learning things about you

400
Name 3 things a school counselor does.

Listen

Teach

Help

And much more!!!!
400

What is bullying?

Hurting someone physically, emotionally or socially over and over again and on purpose.

400

Name 3 people you can talk to if you have a problem with a friend or classmate

Teacher

School Counselor

Administrator

Parent 

Grandparent

Aunt/Uncle

Sibling

400

Why is it important to be organized?

Saves time

Reduces stress

Saves space

Saves money and resources

Keeps your focus on learning

400

How long have I been a school counselor

22 years

500

How do I inform the counselor that I need to speak to her?

Tell the counselor in person

Tell your teacher

Fill out a counselor request form

500

If a friend tells you he/she is being hurt, abused or bullied should you keep it a secret?

No!  You should tell a trusting adult right away - counselor, teacher, administrator or parent

500

What is the Golden Rule?

Treat others the way you want to be treated

500

Why is it important to have a positive attitude toward school and learning?

A positive attitude leads to positive outcomes

If you think you can, you can

Growth mindset

If you think positively you feel positive.  If you think negatively, you feel negative.

500

What do I like to do when I am not at school

Exercise, listen to music, go to the pool and visit with friends and family

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