A person that is a good listener who will help students to solve their problems.
What is school Counselor?
100
Some things that you can do to be a great friend?
What is being kind, good listener, and trustworthy?
100
true or false. You should never get angry?
What is false? Everyone gets angry. It is not okay to hurt yourself, others or property. Ms. DesMarais can talk to you about how to handle anger
100
true or false. We all learn the same way.
What is false, some of us learn different than others. Some of us may learn better with our ears vs our eyes.
200
Ms. DesMarais likes to help others.
Why did Ms. DesMarais want to be a school Counselor?
200
Student asks their teacher to see me. Sometimes you may drop a note in my basket on my office door.
How do you make an appointment to see Ms.DesMarais?
200
true or false. You should always ignore being bullied
What is false? Ignoring sometimes works, but you should tell trusted adult if you are being bullied.
200
We are all different and everyone should be respected for their differences.
What is uniqueness?
200
doing this helps you to learn and be responsible.
What is doing your homework?
300
Spending time with my daughter, taking walks, listening to music, reading, and watching movies
What does Ms. DesMarais like to do when not in school?
300
A group of 5 or less students that meet with me during lunch to discuss similar concerns that may be bothering them.
What is small group?
300
when someone peer (your age) tries to pressure you to do something (good or bad)
What is peer pressure?
300
These are things to do when you are feeling stressed or worried.
What is taking a deep breath,thinking positive thoughts, and counting backwards?
300
having homework complete, school supplies ready, and organized desk
What is being prepared to learn?
400
14 years
How long has Ms. DesMarais been a School Counselor?
400
True or False. Going to Ms.DesMarais' office is punishment.
What is false? Students come to Ms.DesMarais' office for all sorts of reasons. If a student has made a bad choice, Ms. DesMarais and student will brainstorm ways of making better choices.
400
true or false gossiping and spreading rumors is bully behavior.
What is true. Ms. DesMarais can talk to you about how to handle this type of bullying.
400
When a student feels very nervous or overly anxious about taking a test.
What is test anxiety?
400
feeling good about the good choices you make at home and at school
What is good character?
500
Ashby Lee Elementary
What is my favorite school?
500
True or false. Ms. DesMarais tells everyone what a student has told her in her office to everyone.
What is false? I keep all information confidential (private) unless I get the student's permission or it is a safety concern.
500
not laughing when a classmate makes a mistake,but encouraging and being supportive of all classmates.
What is being an awesome classmate?
500
True or False..Keeping your not-so -good feelings inside and not talking about them is a good idea
What is false? Talking with someone is the best way to get out your feelings and start feeling better again. This is better than losing control of your feelings.