True or False
You can only see the school counselor if you have a BIG problem.
False- The School Counselor is here to help with small, medium, or big problems.
When you tell someone something personal and they keep it private (similar to a secret).
Mrs. Bailey went to Whitebead.
Nope. Mrs. Bailey did not grow up in Pauls Valley.
Why is it important to keep your desk, locker and backpack organized?
You will be able to find things, you will not waste time, you will be ready to learn, etc.
School Counselors are the only people you should talk to about your problems?
False - If you are having a problem, you should talk to an adult who will listen. That might be a parent, neighbor, teacher, coach etc.
You tell your school counselor that another student in your grade threatened to hurt you at recess. Does your counselor need to share this?
Yes - This is a safety concern and someone could get hurt. My number 1 job is to keep all students safe.
Where is the School Counselor's office located?
Near the big gym, library, 8th grade hallway, boy's bathroom, etc.
Can you see the school counselor if you are having trouble in school?
Yes.
True/False
The school counselor will be the one to give you detention if you get in trouble.
False
You tell your School Counselor that you don't like the way your teacher teaches math. Does your School Counselor have to share this with your teacher?
No - Your School Counselor does not need to share this. They may provide strategies to help you communicate with your teacher to let them know how you feel.
True/False
All 3 of Mrs. Bailey's kids went to Whitebead.
True
Name two ways to be a good listener.
Ask questions, answer questions, look at the speaker, think about what the speaker is saying, keep hands, feet, and mouth quiet, etc.
The School Counselor is the one who can fix your problems.
False- The School Counselor can help you think about different ways to solve or cope with your problems. YOU are the only one that can choose to work on a problem.
You tell your School Counselor that your older sibling has been hitting you at home leaving bruises on your arms and legs. Does your School Counselor need to share this?
Yes - The School Counselor's job is to keep you safe. If someone is hurting you, they need to share the information so you can be safe at home.
What was Mrs. Bailey's job last year?
2nd Grade Teacher
Name 3 ways you can be responsible at school?
Attendance, bring all your materials, be kind to others, be honest when you make a mistake, be helpful to others.
Your counselor will ALWAYS keep EVERYTHING you tell them confidential?
False - A counselor will share information if someone is hurting you, you are hurting someone else, or you are hurting yourself.
Name one thing your school counselor cannot keep confidential?
If someone is hurting you, you are going to hurt someone else, or you are hurting yourself.
True/False
Mrs. Bailey will come get you immediately when she receives a note you want to come to the counselor's office.
False.
Name two ways you can study for a test.
What are using flashcards, getting someone to quiz you, rereading the information, computer games, rereading class notes, completing homework, completing study guides, etc.