What is the job of the school counselor?
Is the school counselor here to work with every student?
Yes. I am here to help every student do their best!
What kind of problems can you talk to the school counselor about? Name one.
Friendship problems, family problems, bullying, study skills, stress, feelings, when you are scared or feeling unsafe at home or at school.
Are people that visit the school counselor in trouble?
No!
Can I stop by the school counselor's office during the school day?
Yes. It is usually best for your teacher to contact me to make sure I am in my office first though.
Name two topics that I might talk to you about during future class visits.
Can I only meet with the school counselor if I have a problem?
Does the school counselor meet with groups of students?
Yes. If two students have an argument, sometimes I will meet with them together for a restorative conversation. Sometimes I meet with a small group of students who need help with the same thing.
How many years have I been a school counselor?
3rd year
Can my school counselor tell me exactly what to do in every situation?
No, but I can listen and help you think through how to make the best decision for yourself.
Can I talk with the school counselor about things that are going on at home?
Yes
Will the school counselor tell my grownups what I say?
I keep everything private unless you tell me something that I would need to report to someone else. That would be if you told me that someone was hurting you or someone else, you were hurting yourself, or doing something against the law. I would need to get help.
How do I find the counselor's office?
On the second floor next to Ms. Elizabeth's office. My office is Ms. Kushner's old office.
What if I need support but the school counselor is not in school that day?
You can talk to your LET or Ms. Elizabeth or Ms. B in Student Affairs :)
What is another way you can solve a friendship problem besides talking to the counselor?
You can talk it out with a friend, ask another adult for help like your teacher, apologize if you need to, share, take turns, compromise, negotiate a plan, move away from someone who is bothering you, use firm words, ignore, or be friendly.
Does the school counselor help me if I am getting low grades?
Yes. I work with The Student Affairs Team and the Academic Programs Team to review all student grades each week. We then work with teachers to make a plan to help support students who might need help. Sometimes, I might check in with a student who needs academic help to see how they are feeling.
How many kids does the school counselor have?
None.
Name one thing the school counselor does besides meet with students individually and teach full class lessons.
Talk to parents and teachers, plan events, run school wide programming, bring in guest speakers.
What is confidentiality?
Confidentiality means that everything we talk about is private, that means it stays between you and I. The only times I may have to break confidentiality is if you have hurt someone, or are threatening to, if someone is hurting you, or if you are hurting yourself. I will let you know if I have to call your parents first.
How can I talk to the school counselor?
You can ask your teacher if you can come see me and they will check in with me first. You can also have your parents contact me.
What is the school counselor's favorite food?
Pizza!