Your School Counselor
Who is your school counselor?
Ms. Love
Students normally see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .
Problem or conflict
How often will I visit your classroom?
once a week
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.
True or False: Ms. Love is the only school counselor at Compass Berclair.
True
Name 2 problems a student might have that the counselor can help with.
Problems- at home, with friends, schoolwork, behavior, anxious feelings
How will I expect you to behave when I am in your room?
PAWS- practice kindness, act responsibly, work hard, and serve others
Are school counselors in charge of discipline?
No
Where is my office located?
in between the cafeteria and MS hallway
How many years has Ms. Love been a school counselor at Compass Berclair?
3 years
Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?
No
Name 2 topics my classroom lessons may be about.
empathy, expected behaviors, healthy choices, conflicts, peer pressure, test taking strategies, Being safe, making good choices, careers, college, 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.
staff
True or False: Ms. Love was a teacher before becoming a school counselor.
True- Ms. Love taught 3rd and 4th grade reading
How do you get to see the school counselor?
Ask your teacher, have your parents contact Ms. Love, or tell Ms. Love you need to talk to her.
The goal of these classroom lessons are to teach students _________.
skills
Do I 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
Where did Ms. Love live before moving to Memphis?
Austin, TX
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?
No place for hate, Coping skills, Careers
How many kids do I work with at once in my office?
Typically 1, however if there is a need to talk to two students at the same time, then I will.
Who are Ms. Love's 2 favorite sports teams?
Philadelphia Eagles and Memphis Grizzlies