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What does a counselor do?
Problems, Problems, Problems
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About the Counselor
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What are some topics that I may teach to you in your classroom? Name 2.
How to get along with others, decision making, problem solving, how to stay safe, study skills, feelings,respect/responsibility, diversity, friendship
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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 Hermon-DeKalb this year?
Two. Mrs.Parcell and Ms.Germano
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?
Ms. Germano ( Ms. G)
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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 reason you may need to see your school counselor?
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 is my office located?
Room #20, right next door to the music room.
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 kids do I have?
0..2 fur babies: Blaze and Bentley
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?
Asking your teacher when you can come to my office or asking your parent/guardian to email/call me
300
Is coming to my office a bad thing?
NO! Students come to my office for all sorts of reasons.
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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 at Hermon-DeKalb?
Mrs. Parcell meets with students in the upper grades (7-12) She also makes student schedules.
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, help run school wide programs, help with testing.
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. Think Win-Win
400
Who can I tell about what you say in my office?
Nobody without your permission...unless the confidentiality rule applies.
400
What should you do if you are upset with a friend?
Try to work it out, tell your friend how you feel. Ask someone for help if you still can not solve your problem.
400
What days of the week am I in the building as your school counselor?
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. ( Tuesday and Thursday I am a substitute)
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How often and for how long will I be in your classroom?
At least once a month for 30 minutes
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?
Ask your teacher to email me and I will find a time that works for you.
500
Name 3 people in the building you could go to if you needed someone you could trust.
Any of your teachers, your school counselor, Principal, Nurse
500
What did I do to me knee?
Slipped on a dog toy!