School Counselor Basics
After I meet with Ms. Vail, she calls my parents and tells them everything that I said. True or False?
False
If I need to go talk with Ms. Vail alone or in a small group, it means I'm a bad kid. True or False?
False!
How can you set up an appointment to talk with Ms. Vail?
Ask Ms. Vail in person OR write a note and put it in her mailbox OR tell a teacher or parent.
Ms. Vail can help you with... A) Feelings like anger, sadness, worry and more! B) Getting organized and getting homework done C) Solving problems D) Home or family situations that are bothering you E) All of the above and more
E) All of the above and more
What can you do if you are having a fight with a friend?
Multiple correct answers:
Talk it out, take some space from each other, ask to see Ms. Vail
How should you act when Ms. Vail visits your classroom for a lesson?
Treat her with respect; follow all the same school rules, etc.
Ms. Vail helps look into bullying situations at Milford Brook. When might someone need to go see Ms. Vail about bullying?
If someone feels they are being made fun of for how they look; if someone feels their friend is being bullied because they are short; if you make a rude joke that offends someone, etc.
Do you know where Ms. Vail's mailbox is located?
Right outside of her office!
What is one thing Ms. Vail may do to help you if you feel like you are being bullied?
Talk it out, report it to Mrs. Tice or Mrs. LaMarca, move your seat, etc.
You notice someone at recess doesn't have anyone to play with. You ask them what's wrong and they say they are getting left out. What do you do? A) Walk away. B) Tell an adult C) Invite them to play with you.
Answer: B & C!
My friend and I keep getting into fights. I'm so upset about it that I can't focus on my school work. But, if I tell Ms. Vail about it, she will go tell my friend and maybe even tell my teacher. True or False?
False
True or False: Ms. Vail works with all Milford Brook students.
True
If you turn in a note to Ms. Vail's mailbox, everyone will be able to see it and read it. True or False?
False!
School counselors are good listeners. Sometimes it just helps to have someone listen to you. True or False?
True!
Your friends are acting different and telling secrets. You feel like you don't have any friends anymore. What can you do? A) Talk to your teacher B) Talk to another grown-up you trust C) Talk to Ms. Vail D) All of the above
D) All of the above
You may have to speak with Ms. Vail about bullying. What is bullying?
Bullying is when someone feels they are being picked on for something about themselves (how they look, talk, their culture, etc.). This can make the person feel bad about who they are.
Name one way going to talk with Ms. Vail is DIFFERENT than going to talk with Nurse Abbie?
If Ms. Vail is busy or not her office, you should... A) GIVE UP! She'll never have time B) Leave a note in her mailbox so she can come get you when she's free. You are very important to her!
B) Leave a note in her mailbox so she can come get you when she's free. You are very important to her!
Ms. Vail can help you learn coping skills. Coping skills means: A) Ways to handle problems and make things better B) Ways to walk in the hallway C) Math
A) Ways to handle problems and make things better
A kid in your classroom will not stop teasing you and making fun of you. You feel sad and worried. What can you do? A) Talk to your teacher. B) Use an I Message. C) Talk with Ms. Vail if you aren't sure what to do. D) Yell at the kid during recess. E) Any of the choices above!
Answers A,B & C!
What are 2 reasons someone may go talk with Ms. Vail?
Feeling sad or mad; had a fight with a friend; getting picked on; struggling with getting work done, etc.
Name one way Ms. Vail is different from a classroom teacher.
School Counselors (Ms. Vail) have special training in counseling: helping kids solve problems & make decisions.
Who can ask the school counselor to talk with you? A. You B. Your parent/guardian C. A school staff member D. All of the above
D. All of the above
If you go to see Ms. Vail about a problem... A) She will give you a lamp with a genie inside B) You will talk C) You might play games or color while you talk D) You might make plans to create something that will help you F) All answers except A
F) Answers B, C, D- not A!
True or False: If you make rude or mean comments about how someone looks, this can be considered bullying.
True