Need to Know
Where is your school counselor's office located?
In the main office.
What is NO! Mrs. Verdina likes to problem solve and help you figure out steps to solving a problem you might have!
Is it ok to get angry?
What is yes, everyone gets angry, it is what you do when you are angry that is important.
Can you see the school counselor if you are having trouble with school work?
What is yes!! We can figure out a plan together to help you!
If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?
Ask your teacher or the adult in charge of you to fill out the google form in the main office. You can also have a parent/guardian email Mrs. Verdina.
Is Mrs. Verdina allowed to tell your friends what you talk about in her office?
What is NO!!!
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
What is talk to your school counselor/parent/teacher, go for a walk, talk to a friend, etc.
What is guidance?
What is a time to talk about making good choices, creating good habits, problem solving, etc.
Name some times you may want to talk to the school counselor.
What is, arguments with friends, feeling sad/lonely or stressed, school work is getting hard, etc..
Mrs. Verdina also loves to hear about good things going on in students lives!
Name a few ways you can be a good friend.
What is show respect, be kind, be encouraging, listen to them!
Name some ways to study for a test.
What is flashcards, study with a friend, re read the material?
What is confidentiality?
What is talking with a trusted adult and sharing ideas, feelings, etc. Mrs. Verdina doesn't have to tell anyone about what is shared in her office unless:
- a student shares that they are being hurt
- a student is hurting themselves
- a student wants to hurt someone else
What sort of things does your counselor keep in her office?
What is games, fidgets, books, problem solving skills, etc.
Why is it important to try your best?
What is you will build confidence in yourself, receive good grades, show your teacher what you know!
When the counselor invites a few students together to talk about a certain topic that is called ___________ counseling.
What is small group counseling?
What is a lunch bunch?
What is, a time that you can schedule with Mrs. Verdina and a friend to have lunch together.
If you are having an issue with a friend or friends, what is one thing you can do?
What is tell them how you feel, talk to a trusted adult, take some space, etc.
Why is it important to be organized?
What is to find what you need when you need it, be able to turn in homework, make better grades?