Who can see the school counselor?
This is a person who goes to school and is not an adult.
What is a Student?
Can Mrs. Penn tell your teacher things that you said, without your permission?
NO. What you tell me is confidential. That means that I can't tell anyone what you shared with me unless you give me permission or unless you said that you are going to hurt yourself or someone else.
What kind of pet does Mrs. Penn have?
A Maltipoo dog named Oliver!
Where is your school counselor's office located?
In the front entrance of the school, next to Mrs. Kopacz's office.
If I am asked to go to the counselor's office, this means that I am in trouble!
False
This is a person who has children.
What is a parent?
What is a reason that you might want to see the school counselor?
You are upset about a fight with you friend,
You are struggling with your classes,
You are depressed or feeling like you want to hurt yourself or someone else,
You are angry about something.
What is one of Mrs. Penn's favorite foods?
Pizza, Pasta, green grapes, birthday cake :)
What you should do if you want to see the school counselor?
Ask your teacher or fill out a counselor request form and drop off at the counselor's office.
If you turn in a counselor referral form or ask to go see the counselor, she will call you to her office immediately!
False. ( As the school counselor, I only work part time and sometimes I am in meetings, talking with parents or doing other things that make it impossible for me to get to you immediately!)
This is someone who helps children learn new things at school.
What is a teacher?
What can you do if you are being bullied?
Tell a teacher, tell your school counselor, tell your parents.
Where did Mrs. Penn live and work as a school counselor before she moved to Florida?
What is Michigan?
When is your school counselor usually at the school?
Every day 8am - 12 noon.
A school counselor only helps people who have mental problems or are crazy.
False. (Counselors can help anyone who is confused about something, wants to learn how to make friends, is dealing with their parents getting a divorce, is angry, sad or depressed, is dealing with the death of a pet or loved one, is getting bad grades in school or many other things. People who see counselors are not crazy!?q
This is someone who in charge of the school and makes important decisions.
Dr. Kopacz
What should you do if a friend tells you a secret that they are being abused by someone?
Talk with a trusted adult such as a teacher or your school counselor? You can't help your friend if you don't tell a responsible adult.
How many children does Mrs. Penn have?
what is 5?
Things a school counselor can do are.....
Speak with students individually.
Meet with students in groups.
Help students with organization and making a study and homework plan.
Teach social skill lessons in the classroom.
A school counselor is there for ALL students and any student in the school can request to see her.
True