General
What is the name of your School Counselor?
Mrs. Melissa Logan
My school counselor is a mind reader.
True or False
False. If you have a problem or need to talk, you need to let me know. I am not a mind reader.
Counselors help students academically.
True or False
True. Counselors help students to be the best they can be by learning study skills, organizational skills, ways to reduce test-taking anxiety, etc.
Sometime we will play games in classroom guidance.
True or False
True.
Playing games is an excellent way to make friends, learn how to socialize with others, follow directions, and to have fun.
What is confidentiality?
Keeping conversations between people private. Not telling others what was said.
Days the School Counselor is at Black Oak School
Everday
One goal of your school counselor is for you to graduate from high school?
True or False
True. I want every student to succeed by graduating from high school and then furthering education from there. It could be a trade school, cosmetology school, a junior college, a state college, a technology school, etc.
My school counselor wants to get to know me better.
True or False?
True.
My school counselor would like to meet with everyone this year to get to know you better.
Sometimes we will watch a movie in the guidance classroom.
True or False?
True.
Watching videos is an excellent way to learn about a topic and to gather more information.
When is confidentiality between the counselor and student not confidential?
1. Student plans to hurt self.
2. Someone is hurting the student.
3. Student plans to hurt someone else.
Where is Mrs. Melissa Logan's classroom?
In the front lobby, close to Mr. Travis' office.
We will learn about careers in classroom guidance.
True or False
True.
We begin career exploration in Pre-K all the way through 8th grade here at Black Oak.
It is important to know how to make and keep friends.
True or False
True. Having friends and being a friend is an important social skill that will help you throughout life.
Sometimes we will cut, glue, color and create things in the guidance classroom
True or False?
True.
Sometime we make books, make puppets, color, etc. as an extension of our lesson topic.
If I feel someone is bullying me at school, I should tell my school counselor.
True of False
True.
If I don't tell, how will she know. Always report and then I can help you determine if it is bullying or someone not being nice.
Does Mrs. Melissa Logan teach classroom guidance lessons to all grade levels at Black Oak?
Yes, all grade levels receive classroom guidance.
My school counselor will conduct small groups throughout the school year.
True or False?
True.
You may be invited to join a small group that will meet approximately 4-6 times.
Examples of groups: anger management, study skills, time management, social skills, etc.
The school counselor talks about feelings and the importance of using I-messages.
True or False
True.
It is important to be able to name and identify your feelings.
I-message example: I feel happy when you play with me.
Name your favorite classroom guidance activity.
Any answer is acceptable.
Maybe you like to write in your journal, color, watch a movie, make a craft, play a game, build with blocks, listen to a story, play with friends, etc.
I should tell my school counselor if I see someone being bullied or if I know of someone being bullied at school.
True or False
True.
Always report! Ask the person if they need you to go with them to see me, stick a note under my door, or come tell me in person.
Your School Counselor can help you if you have a problem at home or at school?
Yes!
The school counselor talks to parents.
True or False
True.
I am available to talk with parents to ensure that you succeed in school.
You are in trouble if you are called to the counselor's office.
True or False
False.
I talk to students all day long. You are not in trouble if I want to talk to you. It is my job. I want to get to know everyone of you.
There are class rules to follow while in Mrs. Melissa's guidance class. Name two of them. (You can cheat and use the class rules that are posted!)
1. Follow directions quickly!
2. Raise your hand for permission to speak or to leave your seat. (Unless blowing your nose)
3. Listen quietly while others are speaking. (Respect)
4. No talking when lining up at the door to leave.
5. Obey ALL school rules!
Name three ways students are identified to be seen by the school counselor?
1. Self-referral
2. Teacher/Administration referral
3. Parent referral
4. Friend referral
5. Counselor initiated