General
Where is your school counselor's office located?
Beside the Library
The adult at your school that will listen to all of your problems is called the ________________.
School Counselor.
Is it okay to feel angry sometimes?
Yes, everyone gets angry, it is what you do with your anger that is important.
How do you show your teacher that you are paying attention?
Eyes focused on the speaker. Sitting up in your chair. Voices are quiet, following directions, etc., etc.,
I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor!
False
If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?
Tell your teacher or parent.
Yes or No. Is Mrs. Pittman allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office?
No!
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor, or another trusted adult. Talk to a friend, or do an activity that makes you happy.
Name some ways to respect yourself, others, and property?
Use kind words, take care of class materials (and your own), clean up after yourself, maintain a scholarly growth mindset, etc.,
As soon as you request to talk to a counselor, the counselor will come and get you immediately.
False. Your teacher will contact the counselor and the counselor will check in with you as soon as they can.
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Everyday!
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
If you have arguments with friends, feeling sad or lonely, being bullied, etc.,?
What qualities does a good friend possess?
A good friend is respectful. A good listener. They are helpful and caring. They share. etc, etc.
Who is the Principal and Assistant Principal of the school?
Mrs. Conner - Principal
Mrs. Branch - Assistant Principal
Teachers or Parents may request that the school counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Pittman
If you are dealing with a bully, should you tell an adult or keep it a secret?
Tell an adult!
What is empathy?
Empathy is the ability to understand how someone else is feeling or to understand the situation they are in. It is the ability to “put yourself in someone else's shoes” and to understand the way a situation might make them feel.
What are the 4 rules to follow when using the restroom?
Go, flush, wash, exit
The only time that you should have any contact with the school counselor is when you have a big problem!
False
What are the 3 rules/expectations for guidance class?
Quiet please, Eyes on Me, Raise Your Hand
If a friend tells you a secret that he/she is being hurt or abused, should you keep that secret?
No. Tell a trusted adult!
What are some ways you can control your anger?
Practice positive self-talk, take deep breaths, go for a walk, count quietly in my head, find a trusted adult to talk to, etc.,
What are the 3 positive discipline rules for our school that we should practice in all areas?
Be respectful, be responsible, be safe
You can tell your school counselor anything, and she will keep it confidential!
False. There are limits to counselor confidentiality. The school counselor has to report it if you tell her that someone is hurting you, you are hurting yourself, or you are hurting someone else.