Guidance Counselor
The adult at your school that will listen to all of your problems is called the ________________.
School counselor, or guidance counselor!
Yes or No. Is Miss CJ allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office?
No!
Where is Guidance class?
In my teacher's classroom!
I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor!
5 years, starting 6th year
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
All day Tuesday & Friday
Thursday morning
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
drama, arguments with friends, feeling sad or lonely, being bullied, problems at home, problems with a teacher, problems at home
Yes or no. You have Guidance class only 1 time per month.
No! We will have guidance two times per month
I may have to wait to meet with Miss CJ when I ask for a meeting with her.
True! I will meet with you as quickly as I can, but I may not be able to see you immediately.
What is the name of Miss CJ's cat?
Samson
Where is your school counselor's office located?
Top of stairs on the right
On the way to the church
By the church bathroom
If you are dealing with a bully, should you tell an adult or keep it a secret?
Always tell an adult!
Yes or no. There are no rules in Guidance class!
No! We will have fun together, but we still have rules and must respect your teacher's room.
Miss CJ will think bad of me if I tell her the problems I am having.
False! I will never judge you by what you tell me. I am here to help you!
Where did Miss CJ go to college?
UW-Madison (GO BADGERS!)
If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?
Ask Miss CJ, come by her office & leave a note in her mailbox, or tell a teacher you need to see me.
Yes or no. You are having a friendship problem with 3 of your friends. Miss CJ can meet with all of us together to find a solution.
Yes! I can have small group sessions.
What does Miss CJ teach about in Guidance class?
being a good friend, how to have good friendships, making good choices, empathy, feelings, how to handle big feelings, peer pressure, being safe, bullying, etc
Virtues
The only time that you should have any contact with the school counselor is when you have a big problem!
False! You may have a small problem that you need help with.
What is Miss CJ's favorite sport?
To watch - hockey
Which students see Miss CJ?
ALL students! I am here for each of you!
How would Miss CJ expect you to behave when she is in your classroom?
Respectful, safe, responsible, & being a good listener (to Miss CJ and classmates)
What is the goal of guidance classes?
You can tell your school counselor anything, and she will keep it confidential!
False! The school counselor has to report it if you tell her that someone is hurting you, you are hurting yourself, or you are hurting someone else.
What food did Miss CJ eat a lot of during summer vacation?
Pizza!