Your School Counselor
Who is your school counselor?
Mrs. Patterson
Students normally see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .
Problem
Will I sometimes visit your classroom?
Yes
School counselors teach students social skills to help them make good ________________ .
choices
What is Mrs. Patterson's favorite sport?
Basketball
How many years has Mrs. Patterson been a school counselor?
12 years
Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?
No
Name 2 things we might work on when I visit your classroom.
Friendship skills, Test taking strategies, Being safe, making good choices, careers, college, bullying, goal setting, etc....
Name 2 things school counselors do to help students.
meet with parents and teachers, community activities, mediation, etc...
Besides the students, I also work with all of the ______________ in our school.
teachers
How many children does Mrs. Patterson have?
3 children
Name 2 problems a student might have that the counselor can help with.
Problems- at home, with friends, schoolwork, behavior, stress....
How will I expect you to behave when I am in your room?
respectful, safe, responsible, good listener
Name a school program or activity that I am in charge of.
Watch D.O.G.S, Anchored 4 Life, Character Trait of the Month, Grandparents' Day
Name 2 tools that I use as a school counselor.
computers, stuffed animals, books, games, art materials
Where did your school counselor go to college?
The University of Texas at San Antonio
How do you get to see the school counselor?
Ask your teacher. Fill out an "I need to see the. counselor form" or tell your parents and they will notify Mrs. Patterson.
The goal of these classroom lessons are to teach students _________ ___________.
social skills
Do I ever work with other school counselors?
Yes! I regularly collaborate with other school counselors in our district.
Name 2 things I love doing when I am not at school.
spending time with my family, reading, watching movies,
What grades did your school counselor used to teach?
2nd and 3rd grade
Will I get to see the counselor right away if I fill out my pass and go down to the office?
Maybe, but not all the time.
What is the first thing we will do when I come in for each guidance lesson?
Mind Yeti
How many kids do I work with at once?
It varies... sometimes whole classes, sometimes one student or more than one, depending on the situation
Name one thing I did over the summer.
Read, watched movies/tv, went to a wedding, played with my sons