School Counselor
What is your school counselors name?
Mrs. Kasparek
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! School Counselors are not involved with discipline, although may help with conflict resolution
True or False: Mrs. Kasparek is available to speak with any student throughout the day.
True: Mrs. Kasparek is here to help any student that needs assistance.
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor or another trusted adult, spend time with friends, do something that you enjoy, such as journaling or drawing.
True or False: Your school counselors office is located in the front office?
False, Mrs. Kasparek's office is located in the 1st Grade Hallway, Room 136
True or False? Teachers and parent(s)/guardian(s) may request that the counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True
True or False: Mrs. Kasparek will only meet with students the teacher asks her to.
False: Mrs. Kasparek meets the needs of all students, and students can be referred to Mrs. Kasparek through different ways.
True or False: Mrs. Kasparek will meet with only students who have not made good choices.
False! Mrs. Kasparek wants to help ALL students strive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes. Everyone gets angry. It is what you do with your anger that is important.
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.? Mrs. Kasparek is allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office.
False! What you tell Mrs. Kasparek 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: 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.
Name 3 problems Mrs. Kasparek might be able to help a student with.
Any appropriate answer.
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Mrs. Kasparek is here Monday-Friday.
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.
What does confidentiality mean in school counseling?
To keep what you tell the counselor private unless given permission to share, someone is hurting you,or you are going to hurt yourself or someone else.
True or False: Mrs. Kasparek will tell you how to study.
False! Mrs. Kasparek loves working with students, talking with students, and encouraging students to problem-solving within their daily learning. This includes finding the best ways way for you to study.
Which of the following is false:
A) Your school counselor will listen to you without judgment.
B) If your teacher asks you to visit with the school counselor, it must mean that you are in trouble.
C) Your school counselor works with teachers and parents to better help and support students.
The correct answer is B!
If you need to talk with your school counselor, what can you do?
-Ask your teacher for help meeting with the counselor
-Ask your parent to make a referral
-Fill out a self-referral form and put it in her mailbox
Name a reason why a student may not want to visit the counselor.
Explain why that reason shouldn't stop them from seeking guidance or what they could do to solve that problem.
Any appropriate answer.
True or False: When Mrs. Kasparek meets with a few students weekly to help work through a topic, that's called Group Counseling.
True
Why is it important to attend school every day?
To make sure you don't miss anything, and to develop healthy social and academic skills.
How can you request a Lunch Bunch with Mrs. Kasparek and how many friends can you bring?
You can fill out a counselor note writing "Lunch Bunch," fill out your Name, Teacher, and Grade and put it in her mailbox.