Your School Counselor
What is your school counselors name?
Mrs. Carpenter
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 in trouble when they have to see Mrs. Carpenter Caldwell
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, and journal.
What is Mrs. Carpenter's favorite animal?
Ms. Caldwell likes meerkats!
True or False: Your school counselors office is located on the 1st grade hallway?
False! Your school counselors office is located on the 4th grade hallway.
Teachers and parents may request that the counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True!
True or False: Mrs. Carpenter will come into your classroom everyday to provide lessons?
False: You will come to Mrs. Carpenter based on the Related Arts schedule. You may not see me every day but I am always here!
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes. Everyone gets angry. It is what you do with your anger that is important.
Where did Mrs. Carpenter graduate college from?
Clemson University! Bonus if you said twice!
How many years has Mrs. Carpenter been a school counselor?
This is Mrs. Carpenter's first year as a school counselor!
Yes or No. Mrs. Carpenter is allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office.
No! What you tell Mrs. Carpenter will stay confidential unless you are in danger or unless you give permission to share with others.
What are some ways to be a good friend?
Use respectful language, be a good listener, be kind, include them in activities.
True or False: The School Counselor will only meet with our whole class or an individual student?
False: Mrs. Carpenter also does small group counseling.
True or False: Mrs. Carpenter wants you to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn while you are in her classroom?
True!
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
All week!
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
If there is a death of someone you love, arguments with friends, feeling sad or lonely.
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
What is confidentiality?
What is keeping things secret unless someone is hurting you or you want to hurt yourself.
True or False: Mrs. Carpenter only wants to help a few students.
False! Mrs. Carpenter wants to help ALL students strive academically, socially, and emotionally.
What are two things Mrs. Carpenter likes to do in her free time?
Going on walks, trying new restaurants, going to the beach, and watching the Clemson Tigers play!
How can you be responsible in school?
Pay attention in class, do you classwork, ask questions when you don't understand, turn in your homework.
Why is it important to always try your best?
So you can be successful, it feels good to know that you tried your best, you will impress other people, you might surprise yourself and find out that you are really good at something?
Why is it important to keep your desk and backpack organized?
To be able to find things, so you will not waste time, so that you can be ready to learn,
Why did Mrs. Carpenter become a school counselor?
I love teaching kids, talking with kids, helping kids, encouraging kids, problem-solving with kids.