Your School Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Zapata
Ms. Z
True or False: School counselors do not like to help students.
False!
True or False: I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor?
False! Students are not in trouble when they have to see Mrs. Zapata
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor or another trusted adult, spend time with friends, do something that you enjoy, and journal.
What is Mrs. Zapata's favorite color?
Rainbow!
Blue if I can only pick one :(
True or False: Your school counselors office is located on the first floor?
False. Your school counselors office is located on the second floor of the 4th & 5th-grade hallway.
Teachers and parents may request that the counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True!
True or False: Mrs. Zapata is available to speak with any student throughout the day.
True: Ms. Z is here to help any student that needs her assistance.
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes. Everyone gets angry. It is what you do with your anger that is important.
Did Mrs. Zapata go to college and if so what college?
Absolutely! William Paterson University
How many years has Mrs. Zapata worked at Lincoln Elementary School?
This is Mrs. Zapata's first year as a school counselor at Lincoln School.
True or False.
Mrs. Zapata is allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office.
False! What you tell Mrs. Zapata stays with her unless you are in danger, someone else is in danger, or you give her permission to share with others. This is known as confidentiality.
What are some ways to be a good friend?
Use respectful language, be a good listener, be kind, include them in activities.
True or False: The School Counselor will only meet with students the teacher asks her to.
False: Ms. Z meets the needs of all students.
True or False: Ms. Z wants you to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn while you are in class?
True!
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Mondays-Friday I'll be here to help any student.
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
If you are upset, feeling sad, lonely, anxious, etc.
Why is it important to attend school every day?
To make sure you don't miss anything, and to develop healthy social skills.
And.....LEARN A LOT!
What is confidentiality?
To keep a secret unless someone is hurting you or you want to hurt yourself.
True or False: Ms Z only wants to help a few students.
False! Ms. Z wants to help ALL students strive academically, socially, and emotionally.
How can you request to meet with your school counselor?
Ask your teacher, ask your parent, leave me a note in my mailbox.
How can you be responsible in school?
Pay attention & participate in class.
Why is it important to always try your best?
So you can be successful, it feels good to know that you tried your best.
True or False: Being organized is an important skill to be successful in school
True: It's important so you can quickly find things, and makes, you, the student ready to be engaged in class.
Why did Ms. Z become a school counselor?
I love working with students, talking with students, and encouraging students to problem-solve within their daily learning.