What do you know about your counselor
Confidentiality
Career Awareness
Personal / Social Awareness
Scenarios
100
How many years did Ms. Powell have to attend college to become your school counselor?
4 Years for Bachelors and 3 Years for my Masters = 7 years!
100
Ms. Powell tells all of your personal information to teachers?
False
100
Why is the military just as important to talk about as college?
Because not everyone sees college in their future. The military is one of many options to consider when getting ready to graduate.
100
True or False: Knowing who you are and what you like and dislike will make you a better student? Why?
True. Knowing what you like makes you able to build on these skills and use them to your advantage Knowing what you dislike can also be a strength because people usually dislike things they are weak in. Knowing this helps you work to become better at it.
100
You heard a student tell another student about a fight that is suppose to happen in the cafeteria. You are not sure if you should tell your teacher because you could be labeled as a tattle teller or a snich. What is your best course of action.
Tell someone! Writing it down and putting the paper on your teachers desk is an option
200
What is Ms. Powell's room number
105
200
What is confidentiality?
Limitations to knowing certain information
200
Why does Ms.Powell encourage students to assess their interests, strengths, and academic habits?
Because I want you to tap into what your good at. Knowing these areas can take you a long way in and out of school.
200
True of False? As the School Counselor, my job is to solve the problems of the student and make all problems go away.
False. It is the counselor's job to teach autonomy which means independence. We will talk out the issue and you will make the final decision about what will work and what will not work.
200
Your frined tells you she is having problems at home and she would much rather be dead than to continue to live with both parents. What would you do?
Tell an adult!
300
How many kids does Ms. Powell have?
0 None
300
True or False: Confidentiality is a way for students to stay safe?
True; limiting certain information to people keeps you safe from harm such as retaliation.
300
True of false: Having goals plays an important part in getting ready for the future?
True, your goals will help you move closer to accomplishing your mission.
300
You are a very shy person and would much rather be by yourself than to be amongst people. You find it hard to work in groups and give feedback to peers and teachers without getting embarresed. You don't like being called on for fear of being made fun of. How can the school counselor help you in this situation?
There are a number of things we can do. We can build a network of friends that can help you come out your shell. I can teach you social skills that you can use to feel comfortable around people.
300
Joey picks on you every day of the week. You have tried reasoning with Joey but he does not care to hear what you have to say. What should your course of action be?
Tell your teacher, administrator or some other adult that can help.
400
Where can you find Ms. Powell around the building?
In her office In the main office In the hallways In a classroom on the playground
400
True of False: Ms. Powell has a legal duty to report what is going on with you if there is clear and present danger to the student?
True, your saftey is my number one priority.
400
Career awareness, exploration and planning help the student to see what for the future?
Career awareness, exploration and planning helps the student understand how their likes and dislikes guide them toward their goals.
400
How does your character play into the types friends you make?
Many people choose friends that are similar in nature to them.
400
What should be your first reaction to hearing a fellow student talk about suicide?
You should tell the teacher, counselor, administration immediately. It does not matter if the student says "I was only playing" you are obligated to tell a faculty member.
500
What is Ms. Powell's favorite color?
Orange
500
When does Ms. Powell have to tell others about what's going on with you Hint : there are 3 instances
If you are going to hurt yourself If you are going to hurt someone else If someone is hurting you
500
How must you prepare today to enter the work force of tomorrow?
You must know what you are interrested in, finish high school, and prepare to enter college and study hard.
500
What month is Red Ribbon month?
Oct.
500
People tell me that only "crazy" people see Ms. Powell. I know that there is nothing wrong with me but I do not want to be labeled as something negative because I go and talk to her. What should I do?
Go see the school counselor. I can't help you if you do not come and see me.