Your School Counselor
Why see a school counselor?
Classroom expectations
What does a school counselor do?
General
100

Who is your school counselor?

Ms. Fuentes


100

Students normally see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .

A problem or a conflict (with another student, at home, in school)

100

In what order should/will you be seated?

ABC order

100

School counselors teach coping strategies to students to help them learn to manage their ________________ .

emotions or feelings

100

What is confidentiality?

Keeping conversations between people private.  Not telling others what was said. What you say is confidential UNLESS: 

If you give me permission to share with a trusted adult. You tell me you want to hurt yourself, want to hurt someone else, or someone is hurting you. Then I have to tell to keep you safe. 

200

How long has Ms. Fuentes' has been a School Counselor at Liberty Elementary?

This is my first year!


200

Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?

Never!

200

What voice level is expected from you when you walk into class?

Zero

200

Which students does a school counselor support?

All students!

200

Besides the students, I also work with all of the ______________ in our school.

Teachers, principals, other school counselor, social workers, and staff.

300

True or False:  Ms. Fuentes is the only school counselor at Liberty Elementary?

False. Mrs. Schmidt is also a School Counselor at Liberty

300
True or False


My school counselor will teach me coping strategies & how to manage: friendships, conflict-solving, stress, bullying, emotions, & goal-setting.

True

300

How will I expect you to behave when you come to visit me?

*Hint starts with Be... (there are 4)

Be respectful, be responsible, be safe, and be kind. 

300

School counselors help students make good ______.

choices

300
What is my classroom number?

316

400

True or False: Ms. Fuentes has 6 kids

False. Ms. Fuentes has 3 kids and one puppy

400

How do you get to see the school counselor?

Ask your teacher to send me an email.

You can scan the QR code

If it is an emergency, you can come to see me in my room or leave a note in my mailbox

400

True or False

You need to raise your hand if you feel the need to go to the calm-down corner

True

400

Do I ever work with the other school counselor at Liberty?

Yes!  I regularly collaborate with Mrs. Schmidt and Ms. Wagner (our social worker)

400

True or False:  I work with students in small groups, classrooms, and on one in one setting. 

True.


500

What is one thing Ms. Fuentes likes to do for fun? 


In my free time, I love to hang out with my family, go for walks, watch movies with my kiddos, explore different parks around Omaha

500

Will I get to see the counselor right away?

Sometimes, but not all the time. Ms. Fuentes will make time to meet with you, but it might take a day or two. School Counselors have lots of duties and there are over 500 students in this school. 


500

Name 1 example of being safe in the classroom that was mentioned earlier

Keep hands & feet to self

Stay in your designated area

Stay in your personal space

500

Do school counselors discipline/punish students?

No! School counselors are not here to discipline/punish you. That is our principal's (Mrs. Mozaz) and assistant principal's (Mr. Wilkins) duty.  

I am here to promote positive behaviors and create a safe environment for all of my students.

500

You can come to the counselor if your family has needs such as lack of food, clothes, or school supplies. 

Yes. School Counselors can help families with food insecurity or basic needs. We will keep what you say private: we will not share your information with your teachers or friends.