About the School Counselor
What is the school counselor's name?
Mrs. Dunn!
The school counselor can help you think about college and careers.
TRUE
Should you wash your hoodies/jackets?
YES!
You do not need to use deodorant daily.
FALSE.. use deodorant every day
Where is the counselor's office?
Room 401 (by the band hall)
The school counselor can help you when you are stressed out.
TRUE
Are armpits the only body part that gets sweaty?
No! You can sweat anywhere, that's why it's important to shower daily!
You should brush your teeth every day.
TRUE
Name 3 things the school counselor can help you with.
Ex: making friends, anxiety, problems with friends/family, organization, etc.
The school counselor will give you answers to your homework.
FALSE.. but the counselor can help you find ways to study
Can good hygiene help you stay healthy?
YES! Good hygiene can help you avoid getting sick and help you stay healthy.
Only boys get sweaty and smelly.
FALSE
How can you contact the school counselor?
in person, through google classroom, or tell your teacher or parent
The school counselor will tell your parents everything you say.
FALSE. Remember confidentiality? I will only talk to your parents if it is a safety issue. (harming yourself, others, or someone else is harming you)
Give 2 examples of BAD hygiene habits.
Ex: not showers, not brushing teeth, not using deodorant,etc
It is okay to use body spray instead of showering daily.
FALSE. But, body spray is a great option for those days when we forget or wake up too late.
What does confidentiality mean?
Private conversations unless you are hurting yourself, someone else, or someone else is hurting you.
The school counselor will be in your classroom once a week.
False... about once a month
Give 2 examples of good hygiene habits
answers will vary but may include: using deodorant, showering, washing hands. washing hair, etc.
Girls and boys should be responsible for their own hygiene.
TRUE! You are old enough to start taking responsibility for your own hygiene and we are here to help you with that if you ever need supplies.