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

Who are your school counselors?

Mrs. Langer (7-9) and Mrs. Schulte (10-12)

100

Students normally see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .

Problem, conflict, or just need someone to listen.

100

The counselor is an advocate for only students?  True or False

False, she supports parents, teachers, and students

100

School counselors teach students social 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 is Mrs. Langer's dog name?

Dixie

200

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

No

200

Counselors teach coping skills to help handle?

Strong emotions 

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

Where is Mrs. Langer's office

In the science hallway. Between Mr. Strope and Mrs. Koenigsfield.

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  is "venting"?

A way to cope with stress/negative emotions by telling someone about what happened or is happening. 

give free expression to (a strong emotion).

300

Are school counselors in charge of discipline?

No

300

Where is another place to submit confidential problems and concerns for the counselor?

The school bullying reporting form.

400

What college(s) did  Mrs. Langer attend? 

Missouri State University and Webster University

400

How do I set up a time to meet with the counselors

-fill out the google form

-ask your teacher or parent/guardian to reach out to me 

-the mailbox outside my door

- let Mrs. Sharon know

- Come find me in the morning to set up a time

400

Can you come to the counselors if your family has needs for food or other resources?

Yes!

400

Do I ever work with other school counselors?

Yes!  I regularly collaborate with Mrs. Schulte and Ms. Davis.

400

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

True


500

This is Mrs. Langer's ___ year in education. 

7

500

Do you only see the counselor if you are having a major crisis? T or F

False. 

500

What other ways can the counselors help you with your emotions? 

Talking it through, breathing exercises, fidgets, and various other ways.

500

What is the four year high school plan called that you complete in 8th grade?

ICAP.  Individual Career & Academic Plan.

500

What are the exceptions to confidentiality?

Someone is hurting you.

You want to hurt someone.

You want to hurt yourself.