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 when you are angry that is important.

100

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

What is yes!!  We can figure out a plan together to help you!

200

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

Ask your teacher or the adult in charge of you to fill out the google form in the main office.  You can also have a parent/guardian email Mrs. Verdina.

200

Is Mrs. Verdina allowed to tell your 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 your school counselor/parent/teacher, go for a walk, 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, arguments with friends, feeling sad/lonely or stressed, school work is getting hard, etc..

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

300

Name a few ways you can be a good friend.

What is show respect, be kind, be encouraging, listen to them!

300

Name some ways to study for a test.

What is flashcards, study with a friend, re read 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 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, etc.

400

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!

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, take some space, etc.

500

Why is it important to be organized?

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

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