Your school counselor
Who is your school counselor?
Mr. Pascal
Students normally see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .
Problem or conflict
How often can I see Mr. Pascal for help?
However often you need it..... but..... students are not allowed to use seeing Mr. Pascal as an excuse to get out of class time.
School counselors teach students social skills to help them make good ________________ .
choices
What is confidentiality?
Keeping conversations between people private. Not telling others what was said.
How long has Mr. Pascal been a school counselor at Laura Dodge?
This is my fifth year!
Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?
Never!
How often will the School Counselor come to teach guidance lessons?
Once per week for a 30 minute lesson.
Name 2 things school counselors 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 counselor do?
Help students one on one or in small groups. Supervise recess. Supervise the big bus at arrival/dismissal. Stay with students after school who do not get picked up right away. Lots of other things students never see.
True or False: Mr. Pascal is the only school counselor at Laura Dodge.
True
Name 2 problems a student might have that the counselor 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 counselor.
Be respectful, be responsible, be safe, and be kind. Most of all be real! Be honest with the counselor and yourself.
Are school counselors in charge of discipline?
No
Where is my office located?
True or False: Mr. Pascal was a teacher before becoming a school counselor.
True - Mr. Pascal taught middle school reading and social studies.
How can you get to see the school counselor?
Ask your teacher for help, see me at recess or in the hallways, 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 Mr. Pascal ever work with other school counselors?
Yes! I regularly collaborate with other school counselors in our district.
True or False: I work with students in small group, classroom and individual settings.
True
What is one thing Mr. Pascal likes to do for a hobby?
Fishing, fixing things, cooking, gardening, spending time back home on the farm and watching Iowa Hawkeyes sports!
Will I get to see the counselor right away?
Sometimes, but not all the time. Mr. Pascal will make time to meet with you no matter what the problem is, but it might take a day or two.
How long are guidance lessons?
30 minutes.
How many students do I work with at once in my office?
If you tell your counselor something private the counselor will.........
Keep it private..... unless.......