FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions students (and parents) have about the guidance counseling program.
  1. Where do I go see the counselor?
  2. How can a counselor help me?
  3. What will I do when I see the counselor?
  4. How many ways are there to get to see the counselor?
  5. What does a counselor talk to my parents and teachers about?
  6. What are the qualifications of an Elementary School Counselor?



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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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