Your School Counselor
Why do kids see a School Counselor?
Classroom Lessons
What does a School Counselor Do?
Random True or False Facts
100

What is your School Counselor's Name?

Ms. Mitchell

100

When I see my school counselor I can tell her about?

Problems at home, in school, in the neighborhood, etc.

Or..

When I want to share something exciting or something I accomplished! I enjoy a good story!

100

Will I visit your classroom?

Yes! I will come to your class and teach a guidance lesson once a month!

100

School Counselors help kids solve their

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ s!

Problems

100

True or False

I play basketball and I am a Basketball Referee 

True! I love basketball!! 

200

How long have I been a School Counselor? More than a year or less than a year?

Less than a year

200

Name two problems a kid may have that they will want to see a School Counselor.

Death of someone they are close to, family issues like a divorce, upset with a friend, bullying, feeling lonely or having trouble making friends etc.

200
Name two things we will cover this year in my guidance lessons.

Bullying, Friendship skills, Test taking strategies, making good choices, careers, etc.

200

School Counselors do more than with students. Name two things that you think a school counselor does in addition to working with students...

Talk to Parents, Problem Solve with Teachers, Principals and other staff, Work on a committee, Run meetings etc.

200

True or False


Each school has a School Counselor.

True! Every school in Washington County now has a school counselor

300

I played what sport in college?

Soccer, Softball, or Basketball?

Basketball

300

How do you see a School Counselor?

Ask you teacher, Write me a note, Ask your parent to contact me. 

300

How will I expect you to behave when I am in your room?

I will expect you to be respectful, be responsible, and be ready to learn!

300
True or False


School Counselors do not work with other School Counselors. 

False!

We work with other school counselors in our county as well as other counties.

300

True or False

Will I have fun with school counselor.

True! We will have so much fun together this year!

400

What other school am I split with?

Potomac Heights

400

Will I get to see you right away?

Yes, No, or Depends?

Depends.. On if it is a real emergency I will see you as soon as possible. If not, I will make sure I see you before the end of the day. 

400

Classroom lessons are supposed to help students make good _ _ _ _ _ _ _ in school, at home, and in the community.

Choices

400

How many kids do I work with at once?

Any number is correct! But It varies. A small groups (3-4), Individually (1), and in a classroom (10+)

400

True or False


Can I trust Ms. Mitchell with my secrets?

TRUE.. You can trust me with your secrets UNLESS you want to hurt or harm yourself or others. Then I have to let our principal and your parents know so we can be keep you and others safe!