Your School Counselor
Who is your school counselor?
Mr. Sylvain
Students normally see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .
Problem or conflict
Most of y'all are Philadelphia Eagle and Sixers fans. What teams are Mr. Sylvain a fan of?
New York Giants and New York Knicks
School counselors teach students social skills to help them ________________.
Make healthy decisions and prepare for the future.
What is confidentiality?
Keeping conversations between people private. Not telling others what was said unless......
What state is Mr. Sylvain from?
New York
Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?
No
What other state has Mr. Sylvain lived in besides where he's from?
Virginia, New Jersey
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 Mr. Sylvain 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
How many years has Mr. Sylvain been a school year at Gideon?
1
Are school counselors in charge of discipline?
No
Where is my office located?
By the main office in the hall by the restrooms.
If Mr. Sylvain sees you down the hall, what is he likely to yell to get your attention. (also to start off afternoon announcements if Dr. Taylor makes him do them)
Yerrrrrrrr!!!
How do I set up a time to meet with Mr. Sylvain?
Fill out appointment slip and drop it off at the the main office. Mr. Sylvain will call me down once he is has the time.
What is Mr. Sylvain's favorite candy?
Now and Laters
Do I ever work with other school counselors?
Yes! I regularly collaborate with other school counselors in our district.
True or False: I work with students in small group, classroom and individual settings.
True
What are some of Mr. Sylvain's favorites?
Anime, Basketball, Cats, Candy
If not by myself, when is another time Mr. Sylvain would see me and another student in his office?
What is Mr. Sylvain's favorite anime?
One Piece
When we get to 8th grade, what is something that Mr. Sylvain helps with?
Picking and getting into high schools.
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.