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What does a counselor do?
Problems, Problems, Problems
Office Stats
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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.
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 GTE this year?
Two, including me.
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.
100
What is my name?
Mrs. Sulecki
200
Why would you come to see a counselor individually?
Having difficulty at home, school, with family, with friends, someone is 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, or you are scared for your safety.
200
Where is my office located?
Across from Ms. Delgado's classroom. Not in the front office.
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?
One
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What kinds of small groups does a counselor lead?
Self esteem, family support, friendship.
300
How do you get to talk to me individually when you have a problem?
Ask your teacher for a referral, fill it out, and ask the office to put it in my box. You can also ask your teacher to fill out a referral for you.
300
Who is our principal?
Dr. Lonneman
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.
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Who is the other counselor here at GTE>
Dr. Malless. He works with students in grades 3,4,5.
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 grades and behavior.
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?
Seven
400
What is SOLER??? Name at least one step and show it to me.
Square shoulders, open body posture, lean forward, eye contact, and relax.
400
What is my favorite candy?
Dove dark chocolates.
500
What are some of the school wide programs that the counselors love to celebrate at GTE?
Red Ribbon Week, Random Acts of Kindness Week/Day, Mix It Up Day.
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
Where is my mailbox?
In the front office. You must ask office staff to place things in my mailbox for you.
500
What does it mean to listen with your eyes, ears, and heart?
Eyes - Look at the person speaking. Ears - Listen. Heart - Don't talk or interrupt. Care about what the person is saying.
500
What grades do I work with?
Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd.