General
What is the name of your School Counselor?
Ms. Lawrence
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.
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.
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.
What is confidentiality?
Keeping conversations between people private. Not telling others what was said.
T or F: Ms. Lawrence is only the School Counselor at Dunn Elementary.
TRUE!
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.
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.
Sometimes we will watch a video with Ms. Lawrence
True or False?
True.
Watching videos is an excellent way to learn about a topic and to gather more information.
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.
Where is Ms. Lawrence's classroom? Describe how to get here.
Next to 3rd grade, across from Mrs. Phillips' room, close to the front office, or Room 703
We will learn about careers in classroom guidance.
True or False
True.
We begin career exploration and have a Career Day in the spring.
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.
Ms. Lawrence cannot meet with me if I need to talk.
True or False?
False!
I can show you how to get in touch with me.
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.
Does Ms. Lawrence teach classroom guidance lessons to all grade levels?
Yes, all grade levels receive classroom guidance.
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.
The school counselor talks about feelings.
True or False
True.
It is important to be able to name and identify your feelings.
I-message example: I feel happy when you are kind to me.
Name your favorite classroom guidance activity or one that you remember from previous years.
Any answer is acceptable.
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!
Your School Counselor can help you if you have a problem at home or at school?
Yes!
The school counselor talks to parents.
True or False
True.
I am available to talk with parents to ensure that you succeed in school.
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.
There are rules to follow while Ms. Lawrence 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!
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