School Counseling 1
What is your school counselors name?
Mrs. Gates
True or False: School counselors do not like to help students.
False!
True or False: I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor?
False! Students are not always in trouble when they have to see Mrs. Gates.
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the counselor or another trusted adult, spend time with friends, do something that you enjoy, and journal.
What grade did Mrs. Gates decide to become a counselor?
A. 1st grade
B. 3rd grade
C. In college
The correct answer is B!
True or False: Your school counselors office is located in the Elementary office?
False, The counseling office is in the middle school
True or False? Teachers and parents may request that the counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True !
True or False: Mrs. Gates is available to speak with any student throughout the day.
True: Mrs. Gates is here to help any student that needs assistance (though it may not be at that exact moment.)
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes. Everyone gets angry. It is what you do with your anger that is important.
Ture or False- Mrs. Gates lectures you about boring things.
False! Mrs. Gates teaches you about important topics in fun ways!
True or Fales? Your school counselor only helps students who are dealing with major problems like a death in the family or parents divorcing.
False. The school counselor is there for all students to help them navigate through not just small, medium, and big sized problems, but also loves to celebrate the good things happening in students’ lives too!
True or False.? Mr. Gates is allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office.
False! What you tell Mr. Gates will stay with her unless you are in danger, someone else is in danger, or you give her permission to share with others. This is known as confidentiality.
Ture or False: When you talk to your school counselor, they will keep your information private and confidential unless -you are being hurt, -you want to hurt yourself, -you want to hurt someone else, or -you give permission to share.
True: This is called CONFIDENTIALTY.
True or False: Mrs. Gates will only meet with students the teacher asks her to.
False: Teachers, your grownup and you can all request to meet with Mrs. Gates!
Name 3 problems Mrs. Gates might be able to help a student with.
Any appropriate answer.
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Your counselor is here everyday!
True or False? Your school counselor will always tell your parents, teacher and/or school principal what you talk about with them.
False. Your school counselor will only share information with others if -you are being hurt, -someone else is getting hurt, -you want to hurt yourself…or you give permission to share. The school counselor might also encourage you to communicate important information to people who can support you.
Why is it important to attend school every day?
To make sure you don't miss anything, and to develop healthy social skills.
How many pets does Mrs. Gates have?
5! 3 dogs and 2 cats!
True or False: Mrs. Gates will meet with only "bad" kids.
False! Mrs. Gates wants to help ALL students be their best!
If you need to talk with your school counselor, what can you do?
-Ask your teacher or grownup to let Mrs. Gates know
Name a reason why a student may not want to visit the counselor.
Any appropriate answer.
Why is it important to always try your best?
Any appropriate answer!
True or False: Being organized is an important skill to be successful in school?
True: It's important so you can quickly find things, and makes you the student ready to be engaged in class.
True or False: Mrs. Gates only sees students in the Elementary.
False! Mrs. Gates sees students PK-12th grade to help with mental health issues.