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What is your school counselors name?

Ms. Hernandez


100

True or False: School counselors do not like to help students.

False!

100

True or False: I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor.

False! Students are not usually in trouble when they meet with Ms. Hernandez

100

What can you do if you are feeling sad?

Talk to the school counselor or another trusted adult, spend time with friends, or do something that you enjoy.

100

What is Ms. Hernandez's favorite treat? 

Ice Cream!

200

True or False: Your school counselor's office is located next to Mr. Billins office

False! Your school counselor's office is located in room 121. You can get in from the hallway or from inside the Media Center

200
True or False:  School counselors always tell teachers and parents what they talk about with students.
False!  --Unless the student shares that someone is getting hurt or in danger of getting hurt.
200

True or False: Ms. Hernandez will come to your classroom lessons. 

True.  

200

Is it okay to get angry?

Yes. Everyone gets angry. It is what you do with your anger that is important.

200

Where did Ms. Hernandez graduate from college? 

University of Florida

Florida Atlantic University

300

Ms. Hernandez has been a school counselor for 

A.  about 5 years

B.  about 15 years 

C.  about 20 years

D. about 30 years

C. about 20 years

300

True or False:  School counselors fix problems for students.

False!  School counselors try to help students find their own solutions for their problems.

300

What are 3 ways to be a good friend?

Be nice, listen, share, and include others in activities.

300

What does "S.W.I.M." stand for?

Safety First; 

Work it Out; 

Impress with Respect; 

Make it Count

300

True or False: Ms. Hernandez wants you to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn while you are in school.

True!

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When is the counselor at school?

Every day!

400

What is the name of the program you will do in Media about safety?

Lauren's Kids

400

Why is it important to attend school everyday?

To get better grades, develop social skills and friendships, avoid getting into trouble, having a better chance of graduating from high school

400

What is confidentiality?

Keeping conversations private (in confidence) unless someone is hurting you or someone is in danger.

400

True or false:  Ms. Hernandez was born and raised in Florida.

True! She went to Nova Eisenhower Elementary, Nova Middle and Nova High right here in Broward.

500

What is the best school lunch at Dania?

pizza

500

How can you be responsible in school?

Pay attention in class, do your classwork, ask questions when you don't understand, turn in your homework.

500

Name 2 of the expectations at lunch

Stay seated

Clean up your area- including the floor

Use inside voices

Use the bathroom before coming to lunch

Line up on the blue line

500

Why is it important to keep your desk and backpack organized?

To be able to find things you need when you need them and avoid losing them, so that you can be ready to learn! 

500

What parts of your body are involved in listening? 

Eyes on the speaker, ears hearing the words, brain thinking about the words, hands and feet not a distraction, voice quiet.