What does a counselor do?
Problems, Problems, Problems
Office Stats
Other Important Stuff
About the Counselor
100
What are some topics that I may teach to you in your classroom?
7 Habits, How to get along with others, decision making, problem solving, how to stay safe, study skills, feelings,respect/responsibility, diversity, friendship
100
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 Holcomb this year?
Two, including me. And an intern
100
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!!
100
What is my name?
Mrs. Samples
200
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.
200
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.
200
Where do you put your slips that you fill out to come and talk to me?
In my box, outside my door.
200
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.
200
How many kids do I have?
2
300
What kinds of small groups does a counselor lead?
Groups for study skills, test taking skills, self esteem, family support, friendship, resiliency.
300
How do you get to talk to me individually when you have a problem?
Ask your teacher for a slip, fill it out, and put it in my box.
300
Where is my office this year?
Across from the library in the same hall as art
300
What should you do if you are ever feeling unsafe in any way at home or at school?
Tell an adult who you trust.
300
Who is the other counselor here at Holcomb?
Ms. Spickard. She has 3rd and 1st I have K, 2nd, 4th, and 2 of 3rd
400
Name one other thing a counselor does besides teaching classes and talking to students individually.
Lead small groups, talk to parents and teachers, monitor attendance, help run school wide programs like Rise and Shine, help with testing.
400
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. Think Win-Win
400
How many years have I been your counselor?
3
400
What should you do if you are upset with a friend?
Try to work it out, tell your friend how you feel. Ask someone for help if you still can not solve your problem.
400
What is my favorite sport?
Swimming
500
How often and for how long with I be in your classroom?
Every other week for 30 minutes.
500
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.
500
What do you do if I am not in my office, and you need to speak with me individually?
Fill out a slip and put in my box outside my door, if it is not an emergency. If it is an emergency, then tell your teacher. If Ms. Spickard is in the office and I am not you can also talk to her.
500
What are the 7 Habits?
Be Proactive, Begin with the End in Mind, Put First Things First, Think Win-Win, Seek First to Understand and then to be Understood, Synergize, and Sharpen the Saw
500
What is my favorite sweet treat?
Chocolate
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