Guidance Class
Roles & Responsibilities
Where & When
Mental Health
Rules & Procedures
100

Guidance class is split with what related arts class?

Library. 

100
How many school counselors are in your school?

One, and Mrs. Maggie who is a student teacher. 

100

Describe what to do if you need to talk to Mrs. Sanford.

Ask your teacher, ask Mrs. Sanford during guidance class, ask your principal, or send an email. 

100

Name any mental health disorder. 

Up to Mrs. Sanford. 

100

True or False? We enter and exit the room silently. 

True. 

200

Do you get a grade in guidance class?

No. 

200

What kind of education do you have to have to be a school counselor? 

A Master's Degree in counseling and a teaching license. 

200

What day do you have guidance?

Different per class. 

200

True or False? You have to be 12 years old or older to be diagnosed with a mental health disorder. 

False. 

200

What do I do if I need to use the restroom during guidance class? 

Raise your hand and ask Mrs. Sanford.

300

If you have something to share during guidance class, what should you do? 

Raise your hand and wait to be called on. 

300

True or False? Mrs. Sanford has to report if anyone tells her about suicide, self-harm, or abuse. 

True. 

300
What is Mrs. Sanford's room number?

214. 

300

What should you do if a friend tells you that they are being abused?

Find the closest adult that you trust and tell them; ask to talk to Mrs. Sanford; ask to talk to Mr. Patterson or Mrs. Barnett. 

300
True or False? Mrs. Sanford does not give detentions. 

False. 

400

What materials should you bring to guidance class? 

Your chromebook and your art supplies. 

400

What does "confidentiality" mean?

To keep something private; not tell anyone. 

400

True or False? If you want to get out of math class, all you have to do is ask your teacher to go talk to Mrs. Sanford.

False. 

400

What should you do if a friend tells you they are feeling like hurting themselves? 

Tell the closest trusted adult; ask to talk to Mrs. Sanford; ask to talk to Mr. Patterson or Mrs. Barnett. 

400
True or False? Mrs. Sanford can take points from you if you are not following the rules.

True. 

500
In your own words, what types of things do you learn/talk about in guidance class. 

Up to Mrs. Sanford. 

500

Act out one of Mrs. Sanford's classroom rules. 

Up to Mrs. Sanford.

500

Name one thing that Mrs. Sanford does not keep confidential. 

If you or someone you know is being abused.

If you or someone you know is hurting themselves or thinking about hurting themselves.

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide. 

500

How many times per week do you meet with Mrs. Sanford if you are struggling with your emotions? 

It depends. Usually once a week, but sometimes it is more and sometimes it is less. 

500

Name any two of Mrs. Sanford's rules. 

1. Enter and exit the room quietly.

2. Follow directions the first time they are given.

3. Be respectful of Mrs. Sanford and other students.

4. Follow all school rules while in guidance.