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Who is your School Counselor?
Ms. Em
Emily Carpenter
Is a part of Ms. Em's, the School Counselor's, job to play and hang out with you?
No. The School Counselor's job is to help students who need help building social emotional learning skills. Although we can learn through games, Ms. Em's job is to meet with students in small groups, in classrooms and individually.
Does Ms. Em, your school counselor, hold you to high expectations academically and does she expect you to learn and do your best everyday?
YES
If Ms. Em calls you to her office, you are in trouble.
False. You might get called to check in, have an individual conversation, attend a small group, for special events, or to help solve a problem.
Can you walk to the counselor's office whenever you want?
Yes if you can find me! But it's best to set up an appointment. Sometimes emergencies happen, and then you can immediately come to see me, but only if your teacher knows.
Where is your school counselor's office located?
In the office behind Ms. Dulce's desk
Yes or No. Will Ms. Em will tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office?
Nope! It's confidential information.
Name some ways to respect yourself, others, and property?
Use kind words, be a bucket filler, take care of library books, clean up after yourself, etc.,?
As soon as you leave a note or request to see Ms. Em, the school counselor will come and get you immediately.
FALSE. I might be in a meeting, have other students, emergencies, lessons, etc. that I am also working on. But I promise I will call you as soon as I can UNLESS it's an EMERGENCY!
Is it the School Counselor's job to solve the problem you are going through?
No. The School Counselor can help you gather ideas, solutions, or answers to your problem. At the end of the day, you are the one making the best choice for yourself. The School Counselor will help guide you and support you.
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Everyday!!!
If a friend tells you a secret that he/she is being hurt by someone, should you keep that secret?
No. Tell an adult or the school counselor as soon as you can.
Give me an example of being kind to our school and classmates.
Helping others when they are hurt, not being a bully, reporting bullying, cleaning up our school, being a friend, helping teachers and students.
Teachers or Parents may request that the school counselor invite a student in for an individual conversation.
TRUE. Parents, Teachers, other faculty and staff can ask Ms. Em to speak with students.
Should you ask friends, classmates or other students why they went to see the School Counselor?
No. The things we discuss in counseling are private. We need to be respectful of our friends. If someone wants to share with you, they can, but they do not have to.
How many students does the School Counselor help?
The entire school...including you!
If you are dealing with a bully, should you tell an adult or keep it a secret?
Tell an adult first. If the problem continues, then please see Ms. Em to help you solve the issue.
How can you demonstrate responsibility in class three ways?
Follow classroom rules, pay attention in class, do your classwork, ask questions when you don't understand, turn in your homework, etc.
The only time that you should have any contact with the school counselor is when you have a big problem!
False. Ms. Em might call you in for other things, like friendship circles, college & career, problem solving or just to check in.
If you feel a friend is going through a difficult time (like a love one died, they are moving, someone is bullying them, they are hurting themselves or someone is hurting them) should you suggest to them that they go see the school counselor?
Yes! Friends help other friends. Do not keep things like this a secret. It's my job and the teachers job to try our best to keep you safe and make sure you are happy.
If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?
Complete a Student Request form. Then place the completed form, in my mailbox labeled "Let's Talk" in the school office.
Ask your teacher to email me.
Ask your parent/guardian to complete a School Counselor referral form.
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
Death of someone you love, arguments with friends, feeling sad or lonely, being bullied, feeling frustrated or just needing someone to listen to your thoughts and feelings.
Name 3 of your favorite things about St. Mary's School.
Endless answers.....
You can tell your school counselor anything, and she will keep it confidential!
False. Most of the things we do talk about are confidential, which means I won't tell anyone else at all. However, Ms. Em may have to report it if you tell her that someone is hurting you, you are hurting yourself, or you are hurting someone else, or you give me permission to share. My job is to keep you safe and happy, so I can't let anyone harm you.
What types of counseling services does Ms. Em, the school counselor provide?
Small Group
Full Group (large groups such as classrooms)
Individual Conversations