Need to Know
Where is your school counselor's office located?
In the main office.
What is NO! Mrs. Verdina likes to problem solve and help you figure out steps to solving a problem you might have!
Can you see the school counselor if you are having trouble with school work?
What is yes!! We can figure out a plan to help!
If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?
What is ask your teacher, fill out the google form in the main office. You can also have a parent/guardian email Mrs. Verdina
Is Mrs. Verdina allowed to tell your friends what you talk about in her office?
What is NO!!!
What is guidance?
What is a time to talk about making good choices, creating good habits, problem solving, etc.
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, school work is getting hard, etc..
Mrs. Verdina also loves to hear about good things going on in students lives!
Name ways to be a good friend.
What is show respect, be kind, be encouraging, listen to them!
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
What sort of things does your counselor keep in her office?
What is games, fidgets, books, problem solving skills, good listening ears, etc.
Why is it important to try your best?
What is you will build confidence in yourself, receive good grades, show your teacher what you know!
When the counselor invites a few students together to talk about a certain topic that is called ___________ counseling.
What is small group counseling?
What is a lunch bunch?
What is, a time that you can schedule with Mrs. Verdina and a friend to have lunch together.
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, take some space, etc.
Why is it important to be organized?
What is to find what you need, be able to turn in homework, make better grades?