Meet Your Counselor
Visiting the Counselor
What is a School Counselor?
Counselor Expectations
Counseling
100

What is your school counselor's name?

Ms. C

100

Describe where the counselor is located

Front office and back to the right

100

Name one thing that a school counselor helps students with at school

Feelings, making good choices, how to do well in school, how to help students with anxiety and stress

100

During a counselor visit to your classroom, how should the class behave?

The class should be respectful and kind to all no matter what the topic, we speak with empathy. 

100

Who can you talk to if the school counselor isn't here?

Mr. McMinn or any of your teachers. 

200

Name something your counselor enjoys outside of counseling? (hobbies)

Reading, Hanging out with Friends, Camping, Hiking, Watching TV

200

True/False:  You are in trouble if you have to see the school counselor

No! I am here to help you, to talk to you, and to get to know you. If you have done something to get into trouble, you will talk to someone else about that. 

200

Can I change my schedule if I don't like the people in my class?

No! Try and meet and connect with the people that are in your current class.

200

True/False:Your counselor expects you to try your best EVERY day!

True!

200

Name one thing your school counselor cannot keep confidential?

If someone is hurting you, you are going to hurt someone else, or you are hurting yourself.

300

What did Ms. C teach before becoming a counselor?

6th Grade Social Studies

300

What does confidentiality mean?  

This means that what you say in the counselor's office is private and not shared with others.

300

What types of topics will the counselor cover during lessons?

How to do your best in school, how to make good choices, how to make and keep friends, conflict resolution, problem solving, bullying, reducing stress, test preparation, coping skills

300

How does your school counselor want you to interact with your classmates?

Positive, kind, respectful

300

True or False: Can the School Counselor can fix your problems?

False- The School Counselor can help you think about different ways to solve or cope with your problems. YOU are the only one that can choose to work on a problem.

400

Why did Ms. C choose to be a school counselor?

My favorite part of teaching was the one on one conversations with all my students. This allows me to do that all of the time!

400

Will your school counselor ALWAYS keep things confidential?

No.  If you or someone else is getting hurt, your counselor will need to tell someone to get help.

400

True/False- My counselor tells me exactly what to do when I have a problem

False - Your counselor will help you become a problem solver, or you will solve the problem together!

400

Finish the sentence:  My school counselor wants me to....

Succeed, be kind, be respectful, try my best, be positive, be the BEST you! 

400

School Counselors are the only people you should talk to about your problems?

False - If you are having a problem, you should talk to an adult who will listen. That might be a parent, neighbor, teacher, coach etc

500

How many years has Ms. C been a counselor?

This is my first year!

500

How do you request/ask to see the counselor?

When you get your Chromebooks you will have a link to fill out that lets me know you need to see me. Until then, let your teacher know that you would like to visit the school counselor.  Your teacher will either call or email the counselor to let me know.

500

Do counselors talk to teachers and parents about how to help students?

YES! However, I will never share something confidential that you tell me as long as it doesn't involve hurting yourself of someone else. 

500

True/False:  My school counselor expects me to be perfect

False:  Your school counselor loves mistakes because they are perfect learning opportunities!

500

Name 1 one way to be a good friend

Be kind, say nice words, include others, be helpful, be a good listener, etc.