Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions students (and parents) have about the guidance counseling program.
Where do I go see the counselor?
*The counselor sees students individually and in small groups in the counselor's office, which is located in portable 133A. *The counselor goes to classrooms at a regularly scheduled time for guidance lessons.Back to Top
*The counselor sees students individually and in small groups in the counselor's office, which is located in portable 133A. *The counselor goes to classrooms at a regularly scheduled time for guidance lessons.
How can a counselor help me?
*I can visit with you in the classroom. *I can talk with you when you are happy. *I can talk with you when you are sad. *I can talk with you when you are angry. *I can talk with you about myself and others. *I can also suggest ways that you can improve your school work.Back to Top
*I can visit with you in the classroom. *I can talk with you when you are happy. *I can talk with you when you are sad. *I can talk with you when you are angry. *I can talk with you about myself and others. *I can also suggest ways that you can improve your school work.
What will I do when I see the counselor?
*You can do activities to improve your self-confidence. *You can use books, play and art media. *You can talk about things that are important to you. *You can play games that help you to learn about yourself and others. *You can be in a discussion group. *You can draw pictures for me. *You can just sit and think.Back to Top
*You can do activities to improve your self-confidence. *You can use books, play and art media. *You can talk about things that are important to you. *You can play games that help you to learn about yourself and others. *You can be in a discussion group. *You can draw pictures for me. *You can just sit and think.
How many ways are there to get to see the counselor?
*You can ask to visit the counselor's office. *Your teacher(s) can send you. *Your parents can ask that I visit with you. *The counselor can invite you to visit.Back to Top
*You can ask to visit the counselor's office. *Your teacher(s) can send you. *Your parents can ask that I visit with you. *The counselor can invite you to visit.
What does a counselor talk to my parents and teachers about?
*How you get along with your classmates. *How you are doing in school. *How you can improve your schoolwork and behavior. *About you, as a special person.Back to Top
*How you get along with your classmates. *How you are doing in school. *How you can improve your schoolwork and behavior. *About you, as a special person.
What are the qualifications of an Elementary School Counselor?
*A Master's Degree with specialization in guidance and counseling. *Classroom teaching experience. *State certification in counseling.Back to Top
*A Master's Degree with specialization in guidance and counseling. *Classroom teaching experience. *State certification in counseling.