Your school counselor
Who is your school social worker?
Ms. Reents
Students normally see a school social worker when they have a ___________________ .
Having a problem they want to talk about OR they are learning about social skills
How often can I see Ms. Reents for help?
However often you need it..... but..... students are not allowed to use seeing Ms. Reents as an excuse to get out of class time.
School social workers teach students social skills to help them make good ________________ .
choices
True or False? What is said to Ms. Reents, stays with Ms. Reents!
True!
UNLESS:
1) Someone is hurting you
2) You want to hurt yourself
3) You want to hurt someone
4) You tell me I can share!
How long has Ms. Reents worked at RCES
This is my first year!
Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school social worker?
Never!
How often will the School social worker come to teach lessons?
Once per week for a 30 minute lesson.
Name 2 things school social workers do to help students.
Talk to students individually, small groups, talk with teachers, talk with parents or other staff
Besides teaching guidance lessons, what else does the school social worker do?
Help students one on one or in small groups. Respond to issues happening all throughout the school day. Supervise lunch. Supervise arrival/dismissal.
True or False: Ms Reents is the only social worker at RCES.
False! Ms Tiangco and Ms. Yoakam are also here to help.
Name 2 problems a student might have that the social worker can help with.
Problems- at home, with friends, schoolwork, behavior, anxious feelings, and so many more
How should a student behave when they visit a school social worker.
Be respectful, be responsible, be safe, and be kind. Most of all be real! Be honest with the social worker and yourself.
Are school social workers in charge of discipline?
No
Where is my office located?
Right in between the music room (Mrs. Seibert) and Ms. Tiangco's office
True or False: Mr. Pascal was a teacher before becoming a school social worker
False! Remember this is my first year in a school EVER!
How can you get to see the school social worker?
Ask your teacher for help, see me at lunch, write me a note
True or false - It is ok to be mad about a problem at school.
True! Any feeling is ok, what matters is how we handle our feelings.
Does Ms. Reents ever work with other school social workers?
Yes! I regularly collaborate with other school social workers in our school and all over the district.
True or False: I work with students in small group, classroom and individual settings.
True
What is one thing Ms. Reents likes to do for a hobby?
cook, travel, do art, drink coffee, hangout with friends and coach softball!
Will I get to see the social worker right away?
Sometimes, but not all the time. Ms. Reents will make time to meet with you no matter what the problem is, but it might take a day or two.
How long are our social skill lessons?
30 minutes.
How many students do I work with at once in my office?
It depends on the situation. Sometimes I will have just 1 student, sometimes 2 or 3. Usually not any more than 3.
If you tell your social worker something private the social worker will.........
Keep it private..... unless.......