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

Mrs. Tackmann & Mrs. Lehmkuhl

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. Lehmkuhl's favorite football team?

MN Vikings
200

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

No!!!

200

When visiting with a counselor, will you be able to use a fidget, if needed?

Yes!

We have a variety of fidgets in our offices for students to use.

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 years has Mrs. Tackmann worked at Verndale?

This is Mrs. Tackmann's 10th year at Verndale
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

T/F - the counselors are mandated reporters?

True

The school counselors are legally required to report any known or suspected cases of abuse or neglect to the authorities. 

300

Are school counselors in charge of discipline?

No

300

Where are the School Counselors offices?

By the main office

By the locker rooms/new gym

400

How many years of education did your school counselors complete to become a school counselor?

4 years - bachelors degree

2 years - masters degree

6 years total

400

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

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

-send us an email

- Come find one of us in the morning to set up a time

- leave a note at our door

400

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

Yes!

400

Do the School Counselors work with ALL students K-12, or just some?

ALL !

400

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

True


500

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

20th

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 one way a counselor helps a 12th grade student?

Choose classes, change schedule, help apply to college, help figure out after HS plan, make sure they graduate.

500

What are the exceptions to confidentiality?

Someone is hurting you.

You want to hurt someone.

You want to hurt yourself.