How Can You See Us?
Where is your school counselor's office located?
Mr. Smith's office is room 25 across from the media center, and Ms. Weaver's office is room 16 near 2nd grade. Come by and see us!!
The adult at your school that will listen to all of your problems is called the ________________.
What is school counselor?
Who all do the counselors work with?
Counselors work with students in groups, individually, and in classrooms! We also work with teachers and parents.
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?
Visit during recess or lunch, write a note to the school counselor and give it to my teacher or have my parent contact the school counselor.
What kinds of things can I talk to a school counselor about?
You can talk to us about anything. We are helpers in the school and can talk about any kind of problem at home, school, or with your friends, but we LOVE hearing good news too! We want to hear anything you share with us.
Why do we have lunch with new students?
To help them get to know us, tell them about our job, and introduce them to the school!
As soon as you leave a note, the counselor will come and get you immediately.
False. Sometimes it may take us time to visit. If your situation is an emergency, tell another adult as soon as possible.
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
We are here EVERY DAY! YAY!
What is "confidentiality"?
Honoring your privacy while keeping the things you discuss between us.
What will we always get from you before telling your teacher something you have shared with us?
Your permission!
Teachers or Parents may request that the school counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True. Any adult can ask us to check in on you, because we all care.
What do you do when you come to see a counselor and the door is shut?
Knock! Never open the door if it is closed. If no one answers, come back another time or see if the other counselor is available.
When do we have to break confidentiality?
If someone is going to hurt you, if you are going to hurt someone else, or if you are going to hurt yourself. Then we will ONLY tell adults who will help us keep you safe.
Which feelings should kids try NOT to feel?
None! Feelings are normal and healthy. Some are more comfortable than others. When feelings get to be uncomfortable, counselors can help.
Mr. Smith and Ms. Weaver are allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about with them.
What is false?