Meet Your Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Lika
Describe where the counselor is located.
Rm# 7
next to a dancing room
Name one thing a school counselor can help you with?
Feelings/emotions, behavior, making good choices, how to do well in school, how to help students with anxiety and stress
During a counselor visit to your classroom, how should the class behave?
Respectful, participate, and ask questions
What is confidentiality?
When you tell someone something personal and they keep it private (similar to a secret).
True or False
Mrs. Lika is the only school counselor at Sierra
False
True/False: You are in trouble if you have to see the school counselor.
False, you are not in trouble, although your counselor will want to help you make better choices in the future
How often will the school counselor visit your class for lessons?
bi-weekly(every other week)
True/False=Your counselor expects you to try your best EVERY day!
True!
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.
Does Mrs. Lika have any children? How many
Yes. 2 boys and 1 girl
What does confidentiality mean?
This means that what you say in the counselor's office is private and not shared with others.
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
How does your school counselor want you to interact with your classmates?
Positive, kind, and respectful
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Why did Mrs. Lika choose to be a school counselor?
I love helping people!!
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.
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!
Finish the sentence: My school counselor wants me to....
Succeed, Be kind, Be respectful, try your best, Be positive, Be the best you, make friends.
Who can help you solve the Big Problem?
Trusted adult at home or at school
How many years has Mrs. Lika been a school counselor?
5
How do you request/ask to see the counselor?
Please let your teacher know that you would like to speak with the school counselor. You can also fill out a counselor's referral form on your ClassLink, and I will get an email from you.
Do counselors discuss with teachers and parents how best to support students?
Yes!
True/False: My school counselor expects me to be perfect
False: Your school counselor loves mistakes because they are perfect learning opportunities!
Who can you talk to if the school counselor isn't here?
Your teacher or any adult that works here at school