Your School Counselor
Why see a school counselor?
More about your School Counselor
What does a school counselor do?
General
100

Who is your school counselor?

Mr. Ben

100

Students normally see a school counselor when they have a _________ or __________.

Problem or conflict

100

What football teams are Mr. Ben a fan of?

Borussia Dortmund in Germany, Tottenham Hotspur in England, and Houston Dynamo in the US. 

100

School counselors teach students social and emotional skills to help them ________________.

Make healthy decisions and prepare for the future.

100

What is confidentiality?

Keeping conversations between people private.  Not telling others what was said unless......

200

What state is Mr. Ben from?

Texas

200

Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?

No

200

What other state has Mr. Ben lived in besides Texas?

Michigan

200

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

200

Besides the students, I also work with _________ and __________.  

staff and parents

300

How many kids does Mr. Ben have?

2

300

Name 2 problems a student might have that the counselor can help with.

Problems- at home, with friends/other students, schoolwork, behavior, anxious feelings

300

What did Mr. Ben teach before becoming a school counselor?

I taught music.

300

Are school counselors in charge of discipline?

No

300

What age of students do I work with?

All students in the school! 2 YO through Secondary 4

400

Where is Mr. Ben's office?

Rm. 116. The room by the staff pictures, on the way to the cafetorium.

400

How do I set up a time to meet with Mr. Ben?

Ask your teacher to send an email, ask Mr. Ben, or scan the QR code on Mr. Ben's door.

400

What is Mr. Ben's favorite candy?

Snickers

400

Do I ever work with other school counselors?

Yes!  I regularly collaborate with other school counselors in QSI.

400

True or False:  I work with students in small group, classroom and individual settings. 

True


500

What are some of Mr. Ben's favorite things?

Football (soccer), cats, frisbee, video games, khachapuri

500

When is a time Mr. Ben would see me and another student in his office? 

If I'm having a problem with another student and we want Mr. Ben to help us solve it. 

500

Who's voice do you hear during the Monday Morning Message?

Mr. Ben's

500

When we get to 13 YO, what is something that Mr. Ben helps with?

Choosing classes and transitioning to Secondary

500

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.