Meet the Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Ms. Lawrence
Describe where Ms. Lawrence's office is located.
Next to the front office
How can you see the school counselor?
Tell your parents, let your teacher know. You must have permission from your teacher. Write a note and put it in my mailbox or fill out a Google Form.
All my feelings are ok?
True! We have so many feelings and emotions. We can learn to name them and work through them.
What is a good place to study?
A quiet comfy place that you can focus such as at a desk, kitchen table, etc.
What is Ms. Lawrence's cat's name?
Kevin or Max
What will I do in the counselor's office?
Depends on what you need. Talk with Counselor about feelings, problems with bullying, grades, study skills, someone is hurting you, you are hurting someone, you are hurting yourself, anger issues, etc.
Who does Ms. Lawrence work with? Name 3.
Students, Parents, Teachers, Principal, Outside Agencies
If I need to talk, can I just leave class?
False! You must ask your teacher. We will work to find a time to meet. If it is an emergency please let the teacher know.
What is the Duff motto?
Love people, work hard, and make a difference EVERY Day!
How many kids does Ms. Lawrence have?
2
Does my counselor only meet with students individually?
No, not only individually but in groups and classroom lessons, too.
Name one thing you may see the counselor for:
Lots of different answers here.
Feelings/Emotions, Making Good Choices, Stress, worry, friendship, sadness, Test Taking Skills, Organization Skills, Anxiety....
Ms. Lawrence expects you to do your best EVERY day!
TRUE!
What is the School Mascot?
Mustang
What grade did Ms. Lawrence teach at Duff before becoming a counselor?
2nd
When can you see Ms. Lawrence?
Any day, Counselor will always try to be available but sometimes she might be teaching a lesson, in a classroom, in a meeting, or working with other students. YOU MUST CHECK WITH YOUR TEACHER FIRST TO GET PERMISSION TO SEE THE COUNSELOR.
Are you in trouble if you go to Ms. Lawrence's office?
No, you are not in trouble if you go to my office. I am here to help you manage your emotions not to discipline you. However, we may talk about making better choices in the future.
I can talk to Ms. Lawrence about things that happen at school and at home.
TRUE!
What is the Principal's Name?
Mrs. Harbison
What are Ms. Lawrence's grandkids names?
Eleanor and Ezekiel
What does confidentiality mean?
Your information is private. This means what you say to counselor will not be shared with others unless:
You are being hurt, You might hurt someone else, you may hurt yourself, or you give the counselor permission.
Can Ms. Lawrence fix all of your problems?
No, I can help you work through your problems but YOU are the only one that can choose to work on your problem/situation.
You can only see Ms. Lawrence if it's a BIG Problem.
FALSE!
We can work through big and small things. And what may seem small to some, may be big to others and vice versa. I also like to celebrate with you when you have positive things happen!
In what year will you graduate high school?
2033