General
Informational
Personal/Social
Academics
All About Your Counselor
100

Where is the school counselor's office

Down the little hall by the front entrance. 

100

The person in the school that will listen to your problems is called the _____________ ____________.

School Counselor

100

Is it okay to get angry?

Yes!  It is what you do when you are angry that can be good or bad.

100

Can you see the school counselor if you are having a hard time in school?

Yes!  The school counselor can help you with problems in school; academic, social and emotional 

100

How many children do I have?

I have two sons. 

Gavin is 10 and Liam is 5. 

200

What is classroom guidance?

When I teach your whole class about character traits such as responsibility, respect, and kindness. I also teach about acceptance, controlling your emotions and test taking skills. 

200

Will the school counselor tell your parents, teachers or friends what you have told her?

NO!  The school counselor keeps all of your information confidential (private) except if:

You are in danger of being hurt

Someone else is in danger of being hurt

You give the school counselor permission to share

200

Name 3 acceptable things you can do if you are feeling a negative emotion such as anger, sadness, frustration or worry.

Talk to a trusted adult 

Take deep breaths

Exercise

Squeeze something soft

Read

Listen to music

200

How can we be good listeners in class?

Be whole body listeners:

Look with your eyes

Think with your brain

Listen with your ears

Keep your hands and body still

Turn your voice off

200

What is my favorite color?

Pink and Teal

300

When a counselor gets a few students together to talk about a specific topic that is called _________ counseling.

Group Counseling

300

What are some reasons you might want or need to talk to the school counselor?

Friendship issues

Family problems

Strategies to deal with anger

Loss of a loved one or pet

Someone has hurt your or someone else

You need someone to listen to you

To share a joy or success

300

Name 3 ways to be a good friend

Be a good listener

Be helpful

Encourage

Give a complement 

Be happy for them in their successes

Invite them to sit with you at lunch

Include the person in activities

Invite the person to play 

Be a good sport

Show respect

300

Name 2 ways to study for a test

Study a little bit each day

Study with a  friend

Make flashcards

Ask a family member to quiz you

300

What do I enjoy doing with students?

I love reading books for students!

Having lunch groups, teaching students new things and learning things about you. 

I love seeing and hearing great things you and your classmates are doing.

400

Name 3 things a school counselor does.

Listen               Teach               

Help                 Encourage

  And so much more!!!

400

What is bullying?

Hurting someone physically, emotionally or socially over and over again and on purpose.

400

Name 3 people you can talk to if you have a problem with a friend or classmate

Teacher

School Counselor (Mrs. Smith)

Administrator (Ms. Holli)

Parent 

Grandparent

Aunt/Uncle

Sibling

400

Why is it important to be organized?

Saves time

Reduces stress

Saves space

Saves money and resources

Keeps your focus on learning

400

How long have I been a school counselor?

How long have I been at Itasca?

This is my 5th year as a counselor!

1st year as an Itasca Wampus Cat! 

500

How do I inform the counselor that I need to speak to her?

Tell the counselor in person

Tell you parent

Tell your teacher

Fill out a counselor request form

500

If a friend tells you he/she is being hurt, abused or bullied should you keep it a secret?

No!  You should tell a trusting adult right away - counselor, teacher, administrator or parent. 

500

What is the Golden Rule?

Treat others the way you want to be treated

500

Why is it important to have a positive attitude toward school and learning?

A positive attitude leads to positive outcomes

If you think you can, you can

Growth mindset

If you think positively you feel positive.  If you think negatively, you feel negative.

500

What do I like to do when I am not at school

Spend time with my family.

Go camping. 

Listen to music.