Your School Counselor
Who is your school counselor?
Mrs. Syhlman
Students normally see a school counselor when they have a _________ or __________.
Problem or conflict
Who does Mrs. Syhlman cheer for: Iowa or Iowa State?
Iowa State!!!!!!
School counselors teach students social and emotional skills to help them ________________.
Make healthy decisions and prepare for the future.
What does the RAMS in RAMS Way stand for?
Respectful
Always Responsible
Motivated Learner
Safety
What is Mrs. Syhlman's favorite color?
Purple
Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?
No
True or False: Mrs. Syhlman likes to travel.
True! This summer I went to Hawaii with my family!
Name 2 things school counselors do to help students.
Talk to students individually, classroom lessons, small groups, talk with teachers, talk with parents or other staff
Besides the students, I also work with _________ and __________.
staff and parents
How many kids does Mrs. Syhlman have?
2
Name 2 problems a student might have that the counselor can help with.
Problems- at home, with friends/other students, schoolwork, behavior, anxious feelings
Does Mrs. Syhlman like cats or dogs better?
I love the both!
Are school counselors in charge of discipline?
No
What age of students do I work with?
All students in the school!
Where is Mrs. Syhlman's office?
How do I get to see Mrs. Syhlman if I need to?
Ask your teacher or ask Mrs. Syhlman when you see her.
What is Mrs. Syhlman's favorite candy?
Milky Way
Do I ever work with other school counselors?
Yes! I regularly collaborate with other school counselors in QSI.
True or False: I work with students in small group, classroom and individual settings.
True
Does Mrs. Syhlman work at any other buildings?
No! This is the first year she is only at Mitchellville
When is a time Mrs. Syhlman would see me and another student in his office?
If I'm having a problem with another student and we want Mrs. Syhlman to help us solve it.
True or False: Mrs. Syhlman grew up in Minnesota.
True
Do school counselors have to go to college?
Yes, 4 year college and grad school
What are the 4 exceptions to confidentiality?
Someone is hurting you.
You want to hurt someone.
You want to hurt yourself.
You give me permission to share.