True or False
I can only see Mrs. Stiffler if I have problems.
False-you can come see me if you have good news or questions, too.
What does Mrs. Stiffler do all day?
she's in classrooms, she meets with students, she meets with groups of students, she talks to parents and teachers...
Where is Mrs. Stiffler's office located?
in the front office area
What is the name of our school principal?
Mrs. Hill
True or False. I am in BIG trouble if I have to go see Mrs. Stiffler.
This is ALWAYS false.
A good counselor can tell you exactly how to solve your problem AND it works every time!
False-I don't tell you how to solve your problems-you help me help you solve your problems and sometimes, it does't work the first time.
How can your parents contact Mrs. Stiffler?
call the school, write a letter, send an email
Can a student ever just come by the office?
Yes, as long as your teacher knows...
What is the name of our school's assistant principal?
Ms. Buchanan
When you are having friendship problems should you try to solve the problem first by yourself or go to Mrs. Stiffler immediately?
try to solve the problem first
Because there is a counselor in school who gets paid to help you solve your problems you should not talk to your teacher or parents.
False-your teacher and parents can help you too and are often better at helping you than I.
Name 2 groups of people who sometimes come to Mrs. Stiffler for suggestions to help a student?
parents, teachers, staff members, students
What does it mean when Mrs. Stiffler says that everything you say in her office is "confidential"?
What you say in Mrs. Stiffler's office stays in Mrs. Woody's office (but there are exceptions)
What is the name of our school nurse?
Mrs. Morane (Nurse Nancy)
When should you see Mrs. Stiffler first without trying to solve a problem yourself?
when you fear for your safety or the safety of someone else
As soon as you leave a note for me when I am not in my office I will come and get you.
False-sometimes lots of students have left notes while I was gone and it may take me a while. I may also be in classrooms all day or meetings.
Name 3 groups of people who can refer students to (send them to) see Mrs. Stiffler.
parents, teachers, school staff members, students
When does Mrs. Stiffler have to break confidentiality?
when a student is being hurt or he/she is going to hurt themselves, or threatens to hurt someone else
What is the name of one of our custodians?
Ms. Bonnie, ms. Lisa, Ms. Sherree
Name 3 possible problem situations a student might discuss with Mrs. Stiffler.
friendship problems, family problems, feeling sad, bullying situations, difficulty in school, problem with teacher or staff member, knowing that someone else is in danger
My dad/brother/uncle/sister has been hitting me every night after school and I have bruises from it. I want to tell Mrs. Stiffler, but I am afraid she won't keep my secret-is this true??
Yes, if you are being hit and you have bruises I have to tell to protect you but let's talk about this...
What steps do you take if you need to talk to Mrs. Stiffler?
ask teacher for a counselor referral form, complete it and take it to the front office, ask your parents to call me, tell your teacher
True or False. If you tell Mrs. Stiffler something private in her office she may tell your teacher or parent without you knowing about it.
False (unless...remember the exceptions)
What is the name of our school data manager (the lady who takes your excuse notes, and enrolls you when you first started school?)
Mrs. Frigm
What is the most common reason students visit Mrs. Stiffler?
friendship problems,