Your School Counselor
Who is your School Counselor?
Me, Mrs. Corsetti
Why do kids see a School Counselor?
Because of .... A Problem at home, with friends, school, in the neighborhood, social media etc..
Will I visit your classroom?
Yes! This is called Guidance Lessons. I will do 5 lessons and take over one day for each teacher.
School Counselors help kids to solve their ________.
problems
How many years have I worked here?
This is my 8th year!
Name two problems that a child might have that will want them to see a School Counselor.
upset with a friend, fight with their parents or siblings, bullying, they are lonely, having trouble with their behavior, organizing their binders, stressed out, etc..
Name two things that we might work on when I visit your classroom.
Stress, Time Management, Coping Strategies, Communication, Learning Styles
School Counselors do more than just work with children. Name two things that you think that a school counselor does in addition to working with kids.
Talk to Parents, Problem Solve with Teachers, Principals and other staff members, teach lessons, help new students!
How many children do I have?
4 children: 3 girls and 1 boy
Ally - 24
Maddy - 21
Katie- 19
Zach - 19
How do you get to see a school counselor?
* Ask permission from your teacher to see me. * Write me an email telling me that you want to see me and why.
Ask me in the lunch room or hallway when you see me
* Ask your parent to contact me to let me know that you want to talk to me.
You can come to guidance with a pass and ask Ms. Piana if I am free.
How will I expect you to behave when I am in your room?
I will expect you to be respectful, responsible, ready to learn and very calm. I like to have you engage with my lessons but I also need you to be respectful and listen when I am talking.
Do I ever work with other School Counselors?
Yes! I work with the the adjustment counselors in our building as well as the 7th and 8th grade counselors.
Why did I become a counselor?
I love working with kids, talking with kids, helping kids, encouraging kids, problem solving with kids, etc..
What should I do with the note if I want to see you?
Hand it to Mrs. Piana, my secretary, or you can also tell her you want to see me and she will see if I am busy.
Classroom lessons are supposed to help students to make good
__ __ __ __ __ __ __.
choices
How many kids do I work with at once?
I work with the whole 6th grade, 253 students!! I will stay with you until you finish 8th grade and go on to high school!