Your School Counselor
Who is your school counselor?
Ms. Peters
Students normally see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .
Problem or conflict
How many times will Ms. _____ visit your classroom this year for classroom lessons?
Goal: At least 3-4 times
School counselors teach students social skills to help them ________________.
Make good decisions and prepare for the future.
What is confidentiality?
Keeping conversations between people private. Not telling others what was said unless......
How long has Ms._____ been a school counselor?
This is my 5th year as a school counselor.
Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?
No
Name 2 topics my classroom lessons may be about.
Self-love, self-esteem, mindfulness, kindness, conflict, peer pressure, boundaries, bullying, peer relationships, testing anxiety
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
Besides the students, I also work with the_________ and __________ at Bloom Academy.
staff and parents
True or False: This is Ms. _____ first year at Bloom Academy.
True
Name 2 problems a student might have that the counselor can help with.
Problems- at home, with friends, schoolwork, behavior, anxiety.
What is the expectation when I visit your classroom?
Give and receive respect.
Is the school counselor in charge of discipline?
No
Where is my office located?
North Building
By the cafeteria on the 3rd grade hallway.
Ms. _______ has 2 boys. True or False
False: 1 boy
How do you set up a time to meet with Ms. ____?
Complete check-in counseling form, let the teacher know or Fill out the google form (Request to see Ms. ____).
The goal of this classroom lesson is to _________.
Meet the School Counselor.
give information on what the School Counselor does.
tell me how the school counselor can help me.
Do I have a counseling team at Bloom academy.
No!
But I am a part of the Culture and Community Team.
True or False: I work with students in small group, classroom and individual settings.
True
What are two of my favorites_______?
Nacho cheese doritos, Sprite, NFL-Texans, Hot Tamales (red candy), White cheddar popcorn.
Will I get to see the counselor right away? Always or Sometimes?
Sometimes. I may not be available right away. I will set up a time to meet with you.
This activity is part of what kind of classroom lesson?
Counselor Intro
Meet the Counselor
How many kids do I work with at once in my office?
Typically 1, however if there is a need to talk to two or more students at the same time, then I will.
I also do groups such as lunch bunch (Culture & Community Room.
What are the 3 exceptions to confidentiality?
Someone is hurting you.
You want to hurt someone.
You want to hurt yourself.