Meet Your Counselor
Where is my office located?
Tyler hall (by the front doors)
You realize you forgot something you need for class. What's the best first step?
A. Say nothing and hope it works out
B. Blame someone at home
C. Let your teacher know and ask what you should do
D. Ask a friend to cover for you
C. Let your teacher know and ask what you should do
What is better for solving an argument: texting or talking face-to-face? Explain why.
Talking face to face
When you talk in person, you can explain what you meant, ask questions, and clear things up.
With texting, you can't see facial expressions or hear someone's tone, which can lead to misunderstandings.
True or false: Being a good friend means you have to agree with your friends all the time.
False - Being able to disagree respectfully is a sign of a healthy friendship. You shouldn't have to change your opinion just to keep someone as a friend.
In the Lion King, what does the phrase "Hakuna Matata" mean?
No worries
Which NBA team is known for its purple and gold colors?
LA Lakers
You need to have a big problem to talk to the counselor.
False!
You don't understand something your teacher explained, but everyone around you seems to get it. What should you do?
A. Pretend you understand
B. Wait and see if you eventually figure it out
C. Ask for help
D. Copy what someone else is doing
C. Ask for help
Which usually makes a small friendship problem BIGGER?
A. Asking what happened
B. Giving yourself time to calm down
C. Listening to the other person's perspective
D. Getting more people involved before talking to the person
D. Getting more people involved before talking to the person
A problem that started between 2 people can get WAY bigger when more become involved.
True or false: You have to feel confident before you can act confident.
False - sometimes doing something despite feeling nervous is how confidence develops.
What actress plays Glinda in Wicked?
Ariana Grande
What fruit is dried to make raisins?
Grapes
What's the counselor's job when you come in with a problem?
A. Tell you exactly what to do
B. Fix the problem for you
C. Help you think through what's happening and figure out what might help
D. Decide who's right and who's wrong
C. Help you think through what's happening and figure out what might help
My job is to listen to you, help you look at your options, teach you strategies and help you decide what your next step could be.
True or false: multitasking usually helps you finish schoolwork faster because you're accomplishing several things at once.
False.
You're brain is actually switching back and forth between tasks. Every time you switch from homework to a text to a video and back, you have to refocus.
True or false: You can have a healthy friendship with someone and still need to set boundaries with them.
True
Boundaries make healthy relationships
True or false: Two people can experience the exact same situation and both give different but truthful accounts of what happened.
True - people notice, interpret and remember things differently.
What address does Dory keep repeating in Finding Nemo?
P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney
How many adult teeth does a typical adult human have?
32
What is Mrs. Covino's dog's name?
Roman
You look at everything you have to do this week and immediately feel overwhelmed. What's your best first step?
Tackle one thing at a time, make a checklist, prioritize, etc.
What are boundaries?
Limits you set for yourself that let other people know what you are and are not comfortable with.
A boundary is about what you need or what you will do - not controlling what another person has to do.
True or false: ignoring a problem with a friend is sometimes a healthy way to handle it.
True! - Not every small annoyance needs to become a confrontation. Sometimes letting minor issues go is appropriate.
What is the real name of the superhero Spider-Man?
Peter Parker
Which singer released the album The Tortured Poets Department?
Taylor Swift
What state did Mrs. Covino move here from?
New York
Which habit will probably help you MOST throughout 6th grade?
A. Trying to never make mistakes
B. Being willing to adjust when something isn't working
C. Comparing yourself to classmates
D. Doing everything the same way, even if it isn't working
B. Being willing to adjust when something isn't working
Being successful doesn't mean getting everything right the first time. It's being able to notice, "okay, this isn't working for me- what can I do differently?"
This is a skill you're going to use way beyond 6th grade!
Why is it important to be able to say no to a friend?
Healthy friendships respect boundaries and don't require you to do something you're uncomfortable with.
True or false: if someone's intention wasn't to hurt your feelings, you shouldn't be upset by what they did.
False - intent and impact are different. Someone may not mean to hurt you, but their actions or words can still have an impact.
In Harry Potter, what house is Draco Malfoy in?
Slytherin
How many zeros are in one million?
6