My School Counselor
My School Counselor is ___________.
Mrs. Van Horn
Where is the Counseling Office?
The first room across from the Main Office
Confidentiality means
What is said in the office, stays in the office.
A good friend is someone who is often mean to you. True or False?
False.
My Counselor can help me understand my feelings about hard, stressful, or scary things in my life. True or False?
True.
How often do you have guidance lessons?
Every other 6 day rotation.
How do I let my counselor know I need to meet with her?
Let your teacher know
As soon as I leave the office, Mrs. Van Horn calls my parents and tells them everything I said. True or False?
False
Johnny will not stop teasing me and I am crying about it everyday after school. Who should I talk to? A) Mrs. Van Horn B) My teacher C) My parents D) All of the above
D- All of the above. Any of these people can help you but we can't help until we know about it, so don't be afraid to talk.
I am having a problem with my teacher. If I tell Mrs. Van Horn, she will: A) Tell my teacher. B) Tell my parents. C) Keep it confidential.
C- She will not share unless you give her permission to do so.
What does a School Counselor do?
Teaches class lessons about building good character and meets with students individually or in groups to help them with friendships, academics, etc.
I should go see the counselor if someone cut me in line. True or False?
False. This is a little problem.
What are the three reasons Mrs. Van Horn would have to tell someone else what we talked about?
If you are planning to hurt yourself or someone else, or someone is hurting you.
My friends and I keep getting into arguments at recess and when I get back to class, that is all that I can think about. What should I do?
Let your teacher know that you'd like to talk to Mrs. Van Horn. She will try to give some ideas to help solve the problem.
Anger, frustration, sadness, fear, jealousy, guilt, and pride are all examples of ___________. Mrs. Van Horn can help me to deal with these.
Feelings
What does Mrs. Van Horn like to do best in her spare time? A) Go bowling B) Do arts and crafts C) Play video games
B-Arts and Crafts
School Counselors only work with kids who are in trouble. True or False?
False. School Counselors are here to work with ALL students to help them be the best version of themselves.
There is a boy in my class that keeps pushing me on the playground. Mrs. Van Horn will keep that a secret. True or False?
False. Someone is being hurt and it will be reported and addressed.
Sometimes Mrs. Van Horn meets with a few students in a ____________ that are having the same friendship difficulties.
Group
School Counselors are good listeners. True or False?
True
What are Mrs. Van Horn's two favorite colors? (look around her room)
Coral and Teal
If I get called down to Mrs. Van Horn's office I am in trouble. True or False?
False. There are just some things we need to talk about. You were likely called in as a problem solving helper!
I am having an argument with my friend. Mrs. Van Horn is going to call that friend in and make me talk to her. True or False?
False. No students are ever forced to do anything, but it may be advised in order to help the situation.
Name 4 positive qualities that a good friend may possess.
Honest, Caring, Kind, Loyal, Friendly, Polite, Funny, Nice, Shares, Trustworthy, Respectful, Responsible, Cheerful
If I meet with Mrs. Van Horn, that means that something is wrong with me. True or False?
False. There is certainly not something wrong with you. Everyone has something that they are working on improving.