Meet YOUR Counselor
Who is the A-K School Counselor?
Who do you go to if you need to change your class schedule?
Your School Counselor: Mrs. Atkinson (A-K) or Mrs. Grunewald (L-Z)
What if your school counselor or school social worker isn't available, who do you go to?
We are in TEAMS! If your person isn't available, check and see if your other support person is. :)
A-K Mrs. Atkinson & Ms. Keown
L-Z Mrs. Grunewald & Mrs. Kowalczyk
It is okay to come down with a friend.
True! We LOVE supportive friends that get you to the right people. Once we know what's going on, at that point we may ask your supportive friend to go back to class so they're not missing too much class time.
Who is the L-Z School Counselor?
Mrs. Grunewald
Does Guidance give discipline (i.e. detentions, suspensions, etc.)?
No, you are NOT in trouble with us. :)
When is my school counselor/social worker available?
During School Hours: Monday-Friday 7:15AM-3:00PM
If you email or fill out the guidance form outside of hours your are in school, guidance WILL NOT see it!
If I need to talk, I can just leave class.
False! Be sure to ask your teacher! If it's an emergency, let them know it's an emergency when you are asking for permission to leave.
Who is the A-K School Social Worker?
Ms. Keown
How can your school counselor or school social worker help?
Academic Needs
Personal Needs
What is Confidentiality?
It means that your counselor will not tell other people about your talks unless:
You are being hurt
You might hurt someone else
You might hurt yourself
You give them permission
If I don't like a class or teacher, I can go to guidance and have it changed.
False-ish. There needs to be a legitimate reason to change your class. In some cases, your class cannot be changed at all.
Who is the L-Z School Social Worker?
Mrs. Kowalczyk
How can you see your school counselor or school social worker?
If I need to report something, what can I do?
During school you can go to the main office or the guidance office and fill out a WWMS Student Incident Form.
Outside of school hours, Use the STOPit App.
You can only see a counselor or social worker if you have a BIG problem.
False! We handle little problems too! It's better that we address it when it's small before it becomes a BIG problem. :)
Who is the Guidance Secretary?
Miss Carol
Where can you find your school counselor or social worker?
In the Guidance Office!
What is the STOP it App?
An anonymous reporting app used to report concerns regarding safety or anything you think WWMS administrations needs to know!
If you get suspended, you will have to meet with a school counselor or social worker when you return to school.
True! You're not in trouble with us! We just want to make sure you feel supported in the transition back to school and know that you have people to help you not get to the place that lead to your suspension. :)