Fast Facts
What is my name and official job title?
True or False. I am the person who gives you referrals and consequences.
False
What does "confidentiality" mean when you talk to a school counselor?
What is "What you share stays private, with a few safety exceptions"?
Morning Person or Night Owl?
Night Owl
What is one major change between 6th and 7th grade?
More homework, harder assignments, greater responsibility...
Where is my office located in the school?
What is on the 7th grade hallway/7th grade office?
Name two reasons a student might come talk to a counselors.
What is stress, friendship issues, making friends, grades, family issues, high school information...
What are two safety situations where a counselor must share information to keep you safe?
What is harm to self, harm to others, or someone is harming you?
Cats or Dogs
Dogs
Name one healthy way to manage stress.
Practice deep breathing, exercise/sports, talking to a trusted adult or friend, writing down your feelings in a journal, stress ball/fidget, making time for fun hobbies...
What college did I attend?
What is The University of Georgia?
What should yo do if you or a friend are feeling unsafe?
How do you request an appointment to see me during the school day?
What is complete the appointment request form found on my google classroom?
Sweet Snacks or Salty Snacks
Sweet Snacks
What is one of my favorite hobbies or activities outside of school?
What is trying new restaurants, traveling, reading, being at the beach?
How can a counselor help you prepare for high school and beyond?
What is help choosing classes, exploring careers, or setting goals?
What should you do if you have an urgent emergency and I am not in my office?
What is tell an adult in the 7th grade office?
Reading a book or watching a movie?
Watch a movie
What should you do if you are struggling academically in class?
Study, ask questions in class, reach out to the teacher for help, attend early morning help, reach out to the counselor...
What is my favorite food, movie, or sports team?
What is pizza, Love & Basketball, or the UGA Bulldogs?
True or False. Counselors can help mediate or resolve arguments between friends.
True.
Is coming to the counselor's office considered a punishment or getting in trouble?
No!!
Summer Break or winter break?
Summer Break
What is the best way to keep track of assignments, dates, and homework this year?
Your Agenda!