Your School Counselor
Where is your school counselor's office located?
In the Library
What does confidential mean?
It means to keep the information shared private.
Is it ok to get angry?
Yes, everyone gets angry. It is what you do with your anger that is important.
True or False: The counselor likes high fives and smiles.
True
What can you do to make sure you do well in class this school year?
Come to school on time, pay attention in class, complete all your school work and homework, listen, study for tests, stay organized, and ask for help if you need it.
If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?
Ask your teacher for permission or write a note to your school counselor and put under the door or write your name and grade on the whiteboard outside the counselors door.
Is your school counselor allowed to tell other adults at school and your friends what you talk about in her office?
No, the information shared by the student is confidential. However, there may be times when another adult or your parents might be told. When would that be?
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor and/or another trusted adult, go for a walk, keep a diary, talk to a friend, etc.
True or False: As soon as you leave a note, the counselor will come and get you immediately.
False
How can you be good a listener?
Eyes on the person talking, sitting up straight, body facing towards the person talking, voice quiet when someone else is talking
What days of the week is the counselor at school?
Everyday!
Name 3 exceptions to confidentiality.
If you are hurting yourself, hurting others, or someone is hurting you.
Name ways to be a good friend.
Be respectful, use kind words, include others, share, and take turns.
True or False: Teachers or Parents may request that the school counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True
How can you demonstrate responsibility?
Pay attention in class, do your classwork, ask questions when you don't understand, turn in your homework, help others, be kind, etc.?
Name a few reasons why you may want to talk to the school counselor.
Arguments with friends, feeling sad/lonely, being bullied, someone you care about passed away, you can't stop thinking about a problem that happened at home even when you're in school, you need extra help focusing in class, etc.
If a friend tells you a secret that he/she is being hurt or bullied, should you keep that secret?
No, tell a trusted adult right away.
What are some ways to handle a conflict with a friend or a classmate?
Walk away, cool off, discuss and work it out, listen, use the "I" Message, compromise, or make a plan.
True or False: When you are called to see the school counselor it means you are in big trouble.
False
Why is it important to be organized and have a clean desk?
You can easily find what you need, be able to finish your classwork/homework and turn it in on time.