Your School Counselor
True or False: Mrs. Burge is the only school counselor at Giddens.
True
Name 2 problems a student might have that the counselor can help with.
Problems- at home, with friends, schoolwork, behavior, anxious feelings
What are the Gidden's norms?
Be safe, responsible, mindful, and kind
Are school counselors in charge of discipline?
No
Where is my desk located?
Room 307, in the Learning Services Classroom.
What are Mrs. Burge's kids' names?
Students can see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .
Problem or conflict, big feelings, or want to process something with someone
How often will I visit your classroom?
At least once a month for lessons. Sometimes more!
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.
What year did Mrs. Burge become the counselor at Giddens?
2022
Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?
No
Name 2 topics my classroom lessons may be about.
leaderships, empathy, healthy choices, conflicts, peer pressure, test taking strategies, Being safe, making good choices, bullying, goal setting, etc....
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 all of the ______________ in our school.
grown ups
True or False: Mrs. Burge was a teacher before becoming a school counselor.
True- Mrs. Burge taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades
How do you get to see the school counselor?
Leave a note in my mail box or parent/teacher may request.
What is the purpose of classroom lessons with Mrs. Burge?
To learn and practice social and emotional skills!
Do I ever work with other school counselors?
Yes! I am connected to other independent school counselors and we share ideas :)
True or False: I work with students in small group, classroom and individual settings.
True
Where did Mrs. Burge travel this summer?
Mexico and California
Will I get to see the counselor right away?
Maybe, but not all the time.
What is one thing you remember from last year classroom lessons?
You tell me :)
What is a lunch bunch?
A space for kids to come together to connect, make friends, get to know me (or another adult) and have fun!
What are some examples of small groups I have run over the years?
Banana Splits, Friendship Groups, Executive Function Groups, Lunch Bunches, Worry Warriors, Social Skill Groups