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Where is your school counselor and social worker's office located?
Room 124 (across from the main office)?
Who at your school can help you with skills to make friends and get along with others?
School counselor & social worker
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes, everyone gets angry, but it is what you do with your anger that is important.
How can you practice self control?
Raise your hand and wait to be called on, pay attention in class, use your hands for helping and not hurting
You are in big trouble if you have to see the school counselor or social worker!
False
If you need to see the school counselor or social worker, what do you do?
Let your teacher know that you would like to see us and they will help set up a time.
What can we help students do when they are feeling angry or upset?
Calm down or manage their emotions
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor or social worker, go for a walk, keep a diary, talk to a friend.
How can you be respectful of yourself, others, and property?
Use kind words, take care of library books, clean up after yourself
The school counselor and social worker are great listeners if you want someone to talk to.
True
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Ruffus
What important skill can we teach students to use when they have a disagreement with classmates?
Conflict resolution and problem solving
Name ways to be a good friend.
Use respectful language, take turns, be kind
How can you make safe choices while at school?
Help a friend when they are hurt, stay in designated areas, push in your chair, use equipment appropriately
The school counselor and social worker can support you to set goals to work on.
True
What is your school social worker's name?
Ms. Bennett
What is it called when we organize a type of group for students who are dealing with similar problems?
Support group
How can you help your classmates to feel happy at school?
Give them a compliment, smile, help them, be respectful
How can you demonstrate responsibility?
Pay attention in class, do you classwork, ask questions when you don't understand, turn in your homework
The only time that you should have any contact with the school counselor or social worker is when you have a big problem!
False
What days of the week is the counselor or social worker at school?
Mrs. Ruffus is here alternating Mondays and every Tuesday and Thursday.
Ms. Bennett is here Monday through Friday.
What is the name of this important skill that we can teach students to understand how others are feeling?
Empathy
How might someone feel when you tease them?
Sad, lonely, upset, angry, mad
How can you be your best self?
Try your best, practice respect, practice responsibility, be safe
You can tell your school counselor or social worker anything, and she will keep it confidential!
False. 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.