Your School Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Pickens
True or False: School counselors do not like to help students.
False!
True or False: I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor?
False! Students are not in trouble when they have to see Mrs. Pickens.
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor or another trusted adult, spend time with friends, do something that you enjoy, and journal.
What is Mrs. Pickens favorite food?
Mrs. Pickens loves pasta!
True or False: Your school counselors' classroom is located in the office.
False. Your school counselors classroom is in building H number 27
What is a coping skill?
A technique or strategy you use to help you better manage your emotions.
True or False: Mrs. Pickens is available to speak with any student throughout the day.
True: Mrs. Pickens is here to help any student that needs her assistance.
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes. Everyone gets angry. It is what you do with your anger that is important.
Did Mrs. Pickens go to college and if so what college?
Cal State San Bernardino or University of La Verne
How many years has Mrs. Pickens worked at Rhodes Elementary?
This is Mrs. Pickens' 2nd year as a school counselor at Rhodes Elementary.
Yes or No. Mrs. Pickens is allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office.
No! What you tell Mrs. Pickens will stay with her unless you are in danger, someone else is in danger, or you give him permission to share with others. This is known as confidentiality.
What are some ways to be a good friend?
Use respectful language, be a good listener, be kind, include them in activities.
What should you do to calm down when you become overwhelmed during a math test?
Stop and take a few deep breaths to help calm your brain and clear your mind.
True or False: Mrs. Pickens wants you to be respectful, responsible, and safe while you are in class and on the playground?
True!
What are two things Mrs. Pickens likes to do in her free time?
Spend time with his family and travel!
How can you be responsible in school?
Pay attention & participate in class.
How can you be respectful in the classroom?
Listening to your teacher and raising your hand to speak.
Using manners
Using kind words
True or False: Talking to an adult can help you solve conflicts with your friends.
True: Having an adult to talk to helps you get all your feelings out and work together to come up with a solution.
Why did Mrs. Pickens become a school counselor?
She loves working with students, talking with students, and encouraging students to problem-solving and make good choices everyday!.
What does a school counselor do?
speak to students about their emotions, conflicts, and problems to help them better understand them and develop skills to manage them.
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
Your feelings.
Problems with friends.
Problems at home.
Stress.
Why is it important to attend school every day?
To make sure you don't miss anything, and to develop healthy social skills.
What is confidentiality?
To keep a secret unless someone is hurting you or you want to hurt yourself.
True or False: Mrs. Pickens loves having ALL the Rhodes Scholars come to her classroom for "Thoughtful Thursday?"
True! Rhodes Scholars are the BEST!