About My School Counselor
How many Immersion counselors are there in our school?
2
True or False: Your school counselor will always tell your parents, teacher and 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. The school counselor might also encourage you to communicate important information to people who can support you.
True or False: If you get into trouble, the school counselor is the person that will determine the consequence for your action.
False! My school counselor is not responsible for providing consequences to students. The Dean works with students who may require consequences.
ONE SAFE STRATEGY that you can use to manage your anger if another student is upsetting you.
- Tell them to stop if you feel comfortable, - Walk away, - Ignore if possible, Take some deep breaths, - Tell a trusted adult - Dean, AP, School Counselor
What does SEL stand for?
Social Emotional Learning
How many years has your school counselor been in this school?
25
ONE WAY that your school counselor provides social emotional support.
Classroom lessons, small groups, individual sessions, work with teachers or families
True or False: Comments from a friend that sound sad, hopeless and possibly unsafe should be kept a secret because it is your friend.
False. Any comments that sound like it could affect a student's personal safety should be reported to a trusted adult or school counselor immediately.
ONE STRATEGY you can use if you are feeling a big emotion or feeling.
Stop, take a deep breath, and think about the situation before acting.
*Any other appropriate responses
The ability to recognize your strengths, limitations, and things that are important to you is:
A. Self-awareness
B. Self-management
C. Responsible decision-making
A. Self-awareness
True or False: Your school counselor is married to a teacher in our school.
True. She is married to one of the PE teachers.
ONE WAY that you can request a meeting with your school counselor.
- Send a Canvas message
- Complete the Google Form
- Ask your teacher for a pass to go to Counseling Office
True or False: If you are scared to give a presentation in class, then you should avoid the presentation and go to the school counselor to get help.
False. You should talk to your school counselor some time BEFORE the presentation about some strategies on how to build your confidence.
True or False: The school counselor ONLY meets with students who are struggling with their emotions.
False: The school counselor works with ALL students to meet their needs.
The ability to listen and understand a situation from the another person's perspective (opinion).
A. Self-Awareness
B. Social Awareness
C. Responsible Decision-Making
B. Social Awareness
Name ONE thing that your school counselor loves to do in her free time.
Live concerts, Paint Nites
SCHOOL APP where you can find helpful counseling related tips for Immersion students.
Canvas - School Counseling Page
You are upset about failing a test. You should:
A. Express your frustration in the moment
B. Put your head down for the rest of class
C. Ask when the teacher is available to talk privately either during class or after class
C. Ask when the teacher is available to talk privately either during class or after class
ONE STRATEGY that a school counselor will use to repair harm and restore peace among students. HINT: ______ circle.
Community or restorative circle
Which answer is FALSE about SEL?
A. Only helps students to cope with their school responsibilities
B. Is important like Math and Reading
C. Helps students to become more aware of who they are, manage emotions, make good choices, and get along with others
A: Only helps students to prepare for their school life
What special award did your school counselor win at our school?
Teacher of the Year
ONE ROLE that your school counselor does for all students.
Listen, Help & Support, Advocate, Guide, Teach, Challenge the negative
TWO REASONS why you would request to meet with your school counselor.
- Worried about yourself, someone else or a situation, - Conflict with a friend, teacher or adult - Making a decision, - Solving a problem, - Need help with classes, - Witnessed bullying or harm to someone else, - Family concerns or changes
You are struggling to complete assignments on time and feeling overwhelmed. Identify TWO people you should talk to.
Teacher AND school counselor