What are some topics that I may teach to you in your classroom? Name 2.
Bullying, study skills, getting along with others (conflict resolution), careers, personal safety, differences, peer pressure, goal setting
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What kind of problems can you talk to a counselor about?
Friendship problems, family problems, bullying, study skills, stress, feelings, when you are scared of feeling unsafe at home or at school.
100
How many counselors do we have at Deer Park Elementary this year?
One
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What does having good attendance mean?
It means to be here and be on time, unless you are very sick (fever or throwing up), or someone has passed away in your family. Vacations are not excused absences!!
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What is my name?
Ms. Johnson
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Why would you come to see a counselor individually?
Having difficulty at home, school, with family, with friends, someone is bullying you or making you feel unsafe. Someone has died in your family.
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What is an emergency?
An emergency is when you are being threatened or hurt at home or in school by someone, you lost a family member, something has happened to make you extremely upset (besides a friendship problem), or you are scared for your safety.
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What are three things that you will find in my office?
Puppets, peace signs, computer, games, box of items I found at the beach, dollhouse, posters, art supplies, TV, telephone, etc..
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What can you do to make sure you make good grades this year? Name two things.
Pay attention in class, complete all your school work and homework, follow directions, listen, study for tests, be organized.
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How many kids do I have?
One
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Name one other thing a school counselor does besides teaching classes and talking to students individually.
Lead small lunch groups, talk to parents, help with Student Council and Safeties, consult with teachers, monitor attendance, run school wide programs, and assist wherever else Mrs. Jenkins needs me to.
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What is another way you can solve a friendship problem besides talking to the counselor?
You can talk it out with a friend, ask another adult for help like your teacher, apologize if you need to, share, take turns, compromise, negotiate a plan, move away from someone who is bothering you, use firm words, ignore, or be friendly.
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How many years have I been the School Counselor at Deer Park Elementary?
This is my tenth year.
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How do I like students to solve their conflicts?
Peacefully
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What kind of a pet do I have? Does anyone know her name?
2 cats
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What are some of the school wide programs that the counselors run here at Deer Park Elementary?
Student Council, Safeties, Awards Assemblies, Red Ribbon Week, Etc.
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What is confidentiality?
Confidentiality means that everything we talk about is private, that means it stays between you and I. The only times I may have to break confidentiality is if you have hurt someone, or are threatening to, if someone is hurting you, or if you are hurting yourself. I will let you know if I have to call your parents first.
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What do you do if I am not in my office, and you need to speak with me individually?
Send me a note. If it is an emergency, then tell your teacher. If you still can't find me, Mr. Slayton, RN is my back up person. You may also go to the office.
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What are some things that you can do if another student is bugging you?
Decide to Ignore, Exit or Move Away, Be Friendly, Use Firm Words, Get Adult Help.