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What's a counselor do?
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100

What are some topics that I may teach to you in your classroom? Name 2.

Bullying, DEBUG, study skills, getting along with others (conflict resolution), careers, personal safety, differences, peer pressure, goal setting

100

What kind of problems can you talk to a counselor about?

Friendship problems, family problems, bullying, study skills, stress, feelings, when you are scared of feeling unsafe at home or at school.

100

How many counselors do we have at Powers Ferry this year?

2- Me and Ms. Pierre

100

What does having good attendance mean?

It means to be here and be on time, unless you are very sick (fever or throwing up), or someone has passed away in your family. Vacations are not excused absences!!

100

What is my name?

Mrs. Williams

200

Why would you come to see a counselor individually?

Having difficulty at home, school, with family, with friends, someone is bullying you or making you feel unsafe.

200
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.
200

Where do you put your pink slip that you fill out to come and talk to me?

In the box outside our door. 

200

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.

200

How many dogs do I have? 

Two

300

What kinds of small groups does a counselor lead?

Groups for study skills, test taking skills, self esteem, family support, friendship, resiliency.

300
How do you get to talk to me individually when you have a problem?
Ask your teacher for a pink slip, fill it out, and put it in my box.
300

Where is my office this year?

Our office is on the new kindergarten hall!

300

What should you do if you are ever feeling unsafe in any way at home or at school?

Tell an adult who you trust.

300

Who is the other counselor here at Powers Ferry?

Ms. Pierre- K, 2, 4

400

Name one other thing a counselor does besides teaching classes and talking to students individually.

Lead small groups, talk to parents and teachers, monitor attendance, run school wide programs.

400
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.
400
How many years have I been your counselor?
Three
400

What is PAWS? 

Positive Attitude

Act Respectfully

Work Hard

Stay Safe

400

What is my favorite college football team?

Bulldogs!

500
What are some of the school wide programs that the counselors run here at Magill?
FLAME, Student Council, Student Ambassadors, Care team, Backpack buddies
500
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.
500

What do you do if I am not in my office, and you need to speak with me individually?

Fill out a light blue slip and put in my box outside my door, if it is not an emergency. If it is an emergency, then tell your teacher.

500
What are the steps of DEBUG?
Decide to Ignore, Exit or Move Away, Be Friendly, Use Firm Words, Get Adult Help.
500

What grades do I have this year? Name 2 out of 3 correctly.

First, Third and Fifth