Meet the Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Who is Mrs. Smothers?
Mrs. Smothers's office is located here.
Where is room number 149 in the 8th grade hallway (between Ms. Hill and Mrs. Overstreet)?
How can you see the school counselor?
Email Mrs. Smothers or ask your teacher to call/teams message Mrs. Smothers. You must have a pass from your teacher.
All my feelings are ok?
True! We have so many feelings and emotions. We can learn to name them and work through them.
What is a good place to study?
A quiet comfy place that you can focus such as at a desk, kitchen table, etc.
Mrs. Smothers has this many children.
What is an 8th grade boy and 6th grade girl?
What to expect when you visit the counselor's office.
What is... it depends on what you need. You can talk with your counselor about your feelings, problems with bullying, grades, study skills, someone is hurting you, you are hurting someone, you are hurting yourself, anger issues, etc. If something is on your mind, you should talk about it.
Who does Mrs. Smothers work with? Name 3
Students, Parents, Teachers, Principal, Outside Agencies
If I need to talk, I can just leave class?
False! You must ask your teacher. We will work to find a time to meet. If it is an emergency please let the teacher know.
North School Colors.
What are Maroon and Gold?
Where is Philadelphia, PA.?
Does my counselor only meet with students individually?
No, not only individually but in groups and classroom lessons too.
Name one thing you may see the counselor for
Lots of different answers here.
Feelings/Emotions, Making Good Choices, Stress, worry, friendship, sadness, Test Taking Skills, Organization Skills, Anxiety....
Mrs. Smothers expects you to do your best EVERY day!
TRUE!
North middle school Mascot.
The North Star
Mrs. Smothers choose to be a school counselor due to this.
What is... she enjoys helping others.
When can you see Mrs. Smothers?
Any day, Counselor will always try to be available but sometimes she might be teaching a lesson, in a classroom, in a meeting, or working with other students. YOU MUST CHECK WITH YOUR TEACHER FIRST TO GET A PASS TO SEE COUNSELOR.
Are you in trouble if you go to Mrs. Smothers's office?
No, you are not in trouble if you go to my office. I am here to help you manage your emotions not to discipline you. However, we may talk about making better choices in the future.
I can talk to Mrs. Smothers about things that happen at school and at home
TRUE!
Principal Name in charge of 8th grade.
Who is Mrs. Sullivan?
What is 15 Years (9 of those at NMS)?
What does confidentiality mean?
Your information is private. This means what you say to Counselor will not be shared with others unless:
You are being hurt, You might hurt someone else, you may hurt yourself, or you give Counselor permission.
Can Mrs. Smothers fix all of your problems?
No, I can help you work through your problems but YOU are the only one that can choose to work on your problem/situation.
You can only see Mrs. Smothers if it's a BIG Problem.
FALSE!
We can work through big and small things. And what may seem small to some, may be big to others and vice versa. I also like to celebrate with you when you have positive things happen!
What are the 5 Habits of Learning?
Present
Prepared
Participate
Perform
Professional