Safe
You are walking in the hallway and see a bunch of kindergartners running. What should you do?
Walk and remind your friend to walk too.
You have an assignment due tomorrow, but you forgot to write it in your planner. What should you do?
Find out what the assignment is and make a plan to complete it.
Your teacher is talking. What does respect look like?
Listening, looking toward the speaker, and not interrupting.
True or False
The school counselor is for only for students who are in trouble
False
Your friend tells you a secret about another student. Later, that student asks you, “Did my friend tell you what happened?” You know the truth, but you don't want to lie. What is the most respectful thing to do?
Don't share someone else's private information. You could say, “I don't think that's something I should talk about.”
Someone you don't know asks you to leave school with them. What should you do?
Stay with a trusted adult and tell them what happened.
Your teacher gives directions while you are talking to a friend. What is the responsible thing to do?
Your teacher gives directions while you are talking to a friend. What is the responsible thing to do?
Someone has a different opinion than you. You can't see eye to eye.
You can disagree kindly and listen to their point of view. You don't have to agree with their point of view but you should respect it.
What is a reason someone might speak to a school counselor?
friendship problems, feelings, worries, school problems, conflict, etc.
You notice your friend is copying your answers during a test. Afterward, your friend says, “Don't tell the teacher! You're my friend!” What should you do?
Don't help someone make an irresponsible choice just because they are your friend. You should be honest and let an adult handle the situation
You are angry and feel like yelling at someone. What is a safe choice?
Take space, use calming strategies, or ask an adult for help.
You borrowed a pencil from a classmate and accidentally broke it. What should you do?
Tell them what happened, apologize, and offer to replace it.
Someone accidentally bumps into you in line. What is a respectful response?
Stay calm and give them the benefit of the doubt.
You and your best friend had an argument and don't know how to fix it. Who could help you work through the problem?
trusted adult
Someone says something mean about you online. You are really angry and want to respond immediately. What should you do first?
Don't respond while angry. Save/report it and talk to a trusted adult.
You see two students arguing and things are starting to get heated. Should you get in the middle?
No. Move away and get an adult
You realize you made a mistake on an assignment. What does taking responsibility look like?
Admit the mistake, fix it if possible, and learn from it.
A classmate makes a mistake while reading out loud. What could you say or do?
Encourage them or simply give them a chance to try again.
You are feeling worried about something happening at home or school. What could you do?
Talk to a trusted adult, including the school counselor.
You accidentally hear two students talking about a problem they are having. You hear someone spreading a rumor about the problem they were having. What should you do?
You are walking to the bus after school when a friend tells you, “Come on! Let’s take a shortcut behind the school. I know we’re not supposed to go there, but nothing bad will happen.” You really want to go because your friends are going.
Stay with the group and use the approved route. Even if a friend says something is safe, you should follow school safety rules and stay in areas where adults can see you.
You notice your classroom is messy, but you didn't make the mess. What could a responsible student do?
Help clean it up instead of ignoring it or blaming someone else.
You are frustrated with a friend. What is a respectful way to handle it?
Talk to them calmly, explain your feelings. If nothing changes, work through the problem with an adult.
A student tells the counselor, "Please don't tell anyone what I just told you." Can the counselor always promise to keep everything a secret?
No. Counselors keep information private, but they may need to get help from other adults if someone is unsafe or could be hurt.
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Ketterling