What does a counselor do?
True or False: School counselors only help kids who are always in trouble or if there is something wrong with them.
FALSE: School Counselors are here for every single student, and you are never in trouble when you see the school counselor. Seeing the school counselor does not mean anything is wrong with you at all!
What kind of problems can you talk to a counselor about?
Friendship challenges, family challenges, bullying, study skills, stress, feelings, when you are scared of feeling unsafe at home or at school, when you have something to celebrate, ANYTHING :)
How can you get in touch with me to talk?
Ask classroom teacher to reach out to me
True or False: You are never in trouble when you see the school counselor
TRUE! I am here for you all the time, and you will never be in trouble with me.
What is my name?
Mr Moore or Mr Cam
What is an emergency?
An emergency is when you are being threatened or hurt at home or in school by someone, you lost a family member, something has happened to make you extremely upset (besides a friendship problem), or you are scared for your safety.
Where is my office this year?
3rd floor across from Mrs. Kohler's room and next to Mrs. Erins room
What can you do to make sure you make good grades this year? Name two things.
Pay attention in class, complete all your school work and homework, follow directions, listen, study for tests, be organized.
How many kids do I have?
Zero
What kinds of small groups does a counselor lead?
Groups for study skills, test taking skills, self esteem, family support, friendship, school connection, anxiety, self-control
How do you get to talk to me individually when you have a problem?
Ask your teacher or parent to send me an email or give me a call. You can also stop me if you see me at lunch or recess.
What are our most important expectations in guidance?
We are kind. We are respectful. We are safe. We are open & ready to learn. We are responsible.
What does having good attendance mean?
It means to be here and be on time, unless you are very sick (fever or throwing up)
This is my ____ year at Moulton
1st
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.
What does it look like when we are open & ready to learn?
We are giving it our best effort. We are not talking when it is someone else's turn to talk. We listen to other's ideas, even if they're different from ours.
What are the three important rules at Moulton
Be safe, respectful & responsible
True or False: I am from Des Moines
False! I am from Waterloo about 3 hours from here
Name at least three things we might learn about this year.
Bullying, friendship, problem solving, setting goals, careers, personal safety, ourselves, study skills, conflict resolution, and so much more!
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.
When we are respectful we
Use tools the way they are supposed to be used, do not talk when other's are talking, use kind language, listen to directions
What should you do if you are ever feeling unsafe in any way at home or at school?
Tell an adult who you trust.
My favorite music artist is
Future