Need to Know
Informational
Personal/Social
Academics
100

Where is your school counselor's office located?

In the main office.

100
Does Mrs. Verdina have a magic wand to fix your problems?

What is NO!  Mrs. Verdina likes to problem solve and help you figure out steps to solving a problem you might have!

100
Is it ok to get angry?
What is yes, everyone gets angry, it is what you do with your anger that is important.
100

Can you see the school counselor if you are having trouble with school work?

What is yes!!

200

If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?

What is ask your teacher, fill out a slip in the main office to Mrs. Verdina!  You can also have a parent/guardian email Mrs. Verdina

200

Is Mrs. Verdina allowed to tell your teachers and friends what you talk about in her office?

What is NO!!! 

200
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
What is talk to the school counselor, go for a walk, keep a diary, talk to a friend, etc.
200
How can we be good listeners?
What is eyes on the teacher, sitting up straight, paying attention?
300

What is guidance?

What is a time to talk about making good choices, creating good habits, problem solving, etc.

300

Name some times you may want to talk to the school counselor.

What is if there is a death of someone you love, arguments with friends, feeling sad/lonely, being bullied, etc..

Mrs. Verdina also loves to hear about good things going on in students lives!

300
Name ways to be a good friend.
What is respectful language, be a friend to them, etc.
300
Name some ways to study for a test.
What is flashcards, getting someone to quiz you, rereading the material?
400

What is confidentiality?

What is talking with a trusted adult and sharing ideas, feelings, etc.  Mrs. Verdina doesn't have to tell anyone about those what is shared in her office unless:

- a student shares that they are being hurt

- a student is hurting themselves

- a student wants to hurt someone else

400
If you are dealing with a bully, should you tell a grownup or keep it a secret?
What is tell an adult!
400

What sort of things does your counselor keep in her office?

What is games, fidgets, books, problem solving skills, good listening ears, etc.

400
Why is it important to try your best?
What is to be the best you can be?
500

When the counselor invites a few students together to talk about a certain topic that is called ___________ counseling.

What is small group counseling?

500

What is a lunch bunch?

What is, a time that you can schedule with Mrs. Verdina and a friend to have lunch together.  

500

If you are having an issue with a friend or friends, what is one thing you can do?

What is tell them how you feel, talk to a trusted adult, etc.

500

Why is it important to be organized?

What is to find what you need, be able to turn in homework, make better grades?

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