Where is your school counselor's office located?
In the counseling office!
The adult in the building that will listen to your problems is called the ____________ ______________.
School Counselor
Is it ok to get angry?
Yes, everyone gets angry, it is what you do with your anger that is important.
What is a career?
Something you work towards for your future. This is a job that will provide income.
Can you see the school counselor if you have trouble in school?
Yes! Ms. Duckett is available to discuss school with you when you need.
If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?
Ask your teacher to come down to counselor. Or, visit Ms. Duckett before or after school. Or during lunch
Is Ms. Duckett allowed to tell your teachers and friends what you talk about in her office?
No. What you say in the counseling office is kept as a secret, unless you say something that may result in hurting yourself or others.
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor, tell your teacher or a trusted adult you need help
True or False, is a job the same thing as a career?
False. A job is anything you do for money, a career is something that may require special training, or a college degree.
How can we be good listeners?
Eyes on the teacher, sitting up straight, paying attention
What is guidance?
A time to talk about making good choices, making good habits, etc.
Name some times you may want to talk to the school counselor.
If there is a death of someone you love, arguments with friends, feeling sad/lonely, being bullied, etc..
Name ways to be a good friend.
Respectful language, being kind, saying thank you, not talking about them behind their backs.
Why is it important to pay attention in class?
So we can learn the skills needed for high school and beyond
Name some ways to prepare daily for school.
Wake up every day with a positive mind set, get organized, ask for help when needed, use your agenda books
What is confidentialilty?
Keeping things secret unless someone is hurting you or you want to hurt yourself.
If you are dealing with a bully, should you tell a grownup or keep it a secret?
Tell an adult!
What sort of things does your counselor keep in her office
Books, fidget toys, coloring pages, etc.
What is the name of the day where individuals from different jobs come in to speak to you about what they do?
Career Day!
Why is it important to try your best?
To be the best you can be!
When the counselors get a few students together to talk about a topic that is called ___________ counseling.
Group Counseling
If a friend tells you a secret that he/she is being hurt or abused, should you keep that secret?
No, tell a grownup to get them help!
If someone says or does mean things to you repeatedly, what is this called?
Bullying
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Name anything!
Why is important to be organized?
To find what you need, be able to turn in homework, make better grades