General
Who is my counselor?
What does she do?
Classroom activities
Seeing the counselor
100

What is the name of your School Counselor?

Mrs. Borrelle

100

My school counselor is a mind reader.

True or False

False.  If you have a problem or need to talk, you need to let me know.  I am not a mind reader.

100

School Counselors help students academically.

True or False

True.  Counselors help students to be the best they can be by learning study skills, organizational skills, ways to reduce test-taking anxiety, etc.  

100

Sometimes we will play games in classroom guidance.

True or False

True.

Playing games is an excellent way to make friends, learn how to socialize with others, follow directions, and to have fun.

100

What is confidentiality?

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

200
T or F: Ms. Borrelle is only the School Counselor at Fox Chase School

TRUE!

200

One goal of your school counselor is for you to graduate from high school?

True or False

True.  I want every student to succeed by graduating from high school and then furthering education from there.  It could be a trade school, cosmetology school, a junior college, a state college, a technology school, etc.

200

My school counselor wants to get to know me better.

True or False?

True.

My school counselor would like to meet with everyone this year to get to know you better.

200

Sometimes we will watch a video with Ms. Borrelle

True or False?

True.

Watching videos is an excellent way to learn about a topic and to gather more information.

200

When is confidentiality between the counselor and student NOT confidential?

1. Student plans to hurt self.

2. Someone is hurting the student.

3. Student plans to hurt someone else.

4. Student gives permission for counselor to talk to someone else about what was said. 


300

Where is Mrs. Borrelle's office (in school)?

In the front lobby, close to/across from main office.

300

We will learn about careers in classroom guidance.

True or False

True.

We begin career exploration using Naviance in K all the way through 5th grade here at FC.

300

It is important to know how to make and keep friends.

True or False

True.  Having friends and being a friend is an important social skill that will help you throughout life.

300

Ms. Borrelle cannot meet with me during remote/distance learning. 

True or False?

False!

I am still meeting with students, doing lessons, talking with parents, and contacting teachers about students even while we are not IN the school building.  I can show you how to get in touch with me. 

300

If I feel someone is bullying me at school, I should tell my school counselor.

True of False

True.

If I don't tell, how will she know?  Always report and then I can help you determine if it is bullying or someone not being nice.

400

Does Mrs. Borrelle teach classroom guidance lessons to all grade levels at FC?

Yes, all grade levels receive classroom guidance.

400

My school counselor will conduct small groups throughout the school year.

True or False?

True.

You may be invited to join a small group that will meet approximately 4-6 times.

Examples of groups:  anger management, study skills, time management, social skills, etc.

400

The school counselor talks about feelings and the importance of using I-messages.

True or False

True.

It is important to be able to name and identify your feelings.

I-message example:  I feel happy when you play with me.

400

Name your favorite classroom guidance activity or one that you remember from previous years.

Any answer is acceptable.


400

I should tell an adult if I see someone being bullied or if I know of someone being bullied at school.

True or False

True.

Always report! Be an UPstander not an BYstander!

500

Your School Counselor can help you if you have a problem at home or at school?

Yes!

500

The school counselor talks to parents.

True or False

True.

I am available to talk with parents to ensure that you succeed in school.

500

You are in trouble if you are called to the counselor's office.

True or False

False.

I talk to students all day long.  You are not in trouble if I want to talk to you.  It is my job.  I want to get to know everyone of you. Sometimes I meet with students to help RESOLVE a problem TOGETHER. 

500

There are rules to follow while in Mrs. Borrelle is with you teaching lessons. Name two of them.  (hint: they may or may NOT be the same or similar to your homeroom rules!)

many answers are acceptable!

500

Name 2 ways students might be taken to or go to the counselor...

1.  Self-referral/fill out a form/ask teacher

2. Teacher/Administration referral

3. Parent referral

4. Friend referral

5. Counselor initiated