Meet Your Counselor/SEL Coach
Who is the school counselor?
Ms. Z
What kind of things can Ms. Z and Mrs. Baylink help with?
Friendships
Feelings
Stress
Goals
Learning about different careers, finding your strengths
Learning about your brain
What is confidentiality?
Confidentiality means that what you tell Ms. Z and Mrs. Baylink stays between us. We won't tell students, teachers, or others UNLESS we have to in order to keep you safe (like if someone was hurting you or you wanted to hurt yourself or someone else) or you give us permission. Then, we would only share with the people who need to know in order to keep you safe.
True or False: I can only talk to Ms. Z or Mrs. Baylink if I have a big problem.
False! You don't have to even have a problem to see us. Our job is to listen to what is on your mind. We can help with problems, but we can also celebrate successes and help you build on your strengths.
Who is the SEL Coach?
Mrs. Baylink
True or False: Ms. Z and Mrs. Baylink make decisions about discipline.
False. We may help you learn from mistakes or come up with a plan for how you can make things better, but we do not make decisions about discipline.
What is the difference between tattling and reporting?
Tattling is telling about a small problem just to get someone else in trouble. Reporting is telling adult about a problem in order to get help.
True or False: If Ms. Z or Mrs. Baylink pull you from class unexpectedly, it means you are in trouble.
False! We see students for lots and lots of different reasons. Sometimes students are working on projects or have a job with us. Sometimes we want to congratulate you on something. If we ask to see you, it doesn't mean something is wrong.
Where was Ms. Z born?
Las Vegas, Nevada
How can you see Ms. or Mrs. Baylink?
Fill out a note and put it under Ms. Z's door. Ms. Z or Mrs. Baylink will meet with you as soon as we can. Remember, we might not be available right away. If it's urgent, you can talk to your teacher and they might choose to call us on our radio.
Name something you should always report.
Concerns about safety--yours or a friend/classmate's
Bullying
Racism or bias-based put-downs
Injuries or illness
Name something you might do with Ms. Z or Ms. Baylink if you ask to take a break with us during math, reading, science, or social studies.
Take a walk
Use a sensory tool, like kinetic sand or putty.
Use a breathing strategy
Talk with us
Name at least 1 animal that Mrs. Baylink has.
Bunny, chickens, ducks, dog, cat.
Ms. Z and Mrs. Baylink will let you know when it's your turn to have a lunch group. Our goal is to make sure every student in the school gets at least one lunch group this year. We will choose the groups.
Who can I report things to?
Any adult at school- your teacher, counselors, principal, assistant principal, teaching assistants, bus drivers, etc.
If you are having a problem with a friend, what are some ways Ms. Z and Mrs. Baylink might help?
Listen
Help you see things from a different perspective
Help you come up with a plan
Role play using an I-message
Provide space for you to talk with the friend