Meet Your Counselor
What is my Name
Mrs. Gilbert
What kind of concerns can I help you with?
Academic
Social and Emotional
College and Career Readiness
What is safety?
When you are protected from harm or danger.
I can only see the school counselor when I have a big problem.
False. You can see me when you have any problems, big or small.
What do you do if you want to see me?
Tell your teacher to call or email me.
What is my favorite animal?
SHARKS!
What is confidentiality?
By law, I have to keep your secrets.
What is unsafe at school?
Bullying, threats, breaking school rules.
If you have to see the school counselor it means you are in trouble.
False. I don't do discipline. We might talk about bad choices that you have made and ways to handle things differently in the future.
Where is my office located?
Front hall by the bathrooms and the bus door
Do I have any pets?
Yes, more than 20 of them!
When do I have to tell your secrets?
ONLY when someone isn't safe or if you give me permission.
What should you do if you see something unsafe?
Report it to a teacher, Mrs. Fields, Mrs. Hall, or Mrs. Gilbert.
My school counselor will judge me if I have bad thoughts or if I did something wrong.
False. I will NEVER judge anyone. We all make mistakes. I want to help you make better choices in the future.
If I need to see the school counselor, I can just leave class.
No. Please ask your teacher to contact me. I may not be in my office or at school, or I may be with another student.
What is my favorite color?
Aqua Blue
Name one thing that I can help you with.
Bullying, issues with friends, safety concerns, emotions, and more.
What if I am scared to tell that something unsafe is going to happen or has happened?
I will not tell anyone your name if you report something unsafe to me.
You can also report to me anonymously by leaving a note with your teacher or in the office for me.
All of my feelings are valid
True! We all have many feelings. All feelings are valid. I will help you handle difficult feelings in a healthy way.
Can your teachers or parents ask me to speak to you?
Yes. They may notice some concerns that they think I can help you with. We will then talk about it.