Your School Counselor
How many years has Mrs. Avants been a school counselor at Croghan Elementary?
3 Years
Students typcially see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .
Problem or conflict
How often will I visit your classroom?
At least once a month
School counselors teach students social skills to help them make good ________________ .
choices
Why do I love working at Croghan?
The students!!
How many kids does Mrs. Avants have?
3 (Natalie, Alex and Daxton)
Does meeting with Mrs. Avants mean you are in trouble?
No
Name 2 topics my classroom lessons may be about.
Zones of regulations, 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: Mrs. Avants is the only school counselor at Croghan.
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?
respectful, safe, responsible, good listener (Jet leader)
Are school counselors in charge of discipline?
No
Room 201 (next to the art room)
True or False: Mrs. Avants was a teacher before becoming a school counselor.
False: Mrs. Avants was not a teacher.
How do you get to see the school counselor?
Ask your teacher, have your parents contact Mrs. Avants, or tell Mrs. Avants 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
What grades levels does Mrs. Avants work with?
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
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?
Zones, Be a buddy, Expected/ Unexpected behaviors, Empathy, Power of Yet, Kindness, Coping skills, Careers, Save Fred (cooperation)
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.
What is confidentiality?
Keeping conversations between people private. Not telling others what was said.