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Why do we have a school counselor?
A school counselor’s main job is to support all students so that they have a positive school experience. Life as a 7th or 8th grader isn't always easy! You face new academic expectations, different social situations, and many personal changes. A school counselor is there to give you the tips and tricks you’ll need to navigate these challenges.
School counselors deal with:
A school counselor’s main job is to support all students so that they have a positive school experience. Life as a 7th or 8th grader isn't always easy! You face new academic expectations, different social situations, and many personal changes. A school counselor is there to give you the tips and tricks you’ll need to navigate these challenges.
School counselors deal with:
- Study skills
- Time management
- Organization
- Homework completion
- Career exploration
- Planning for the future
- Dealing with stress
- Dealing with anger
- Coping skills
- Sadness & other tough emotions
- Self-confidence
- Responsible social media use
- Bullying
- Friendships
- Dating & relationships
- Getting along with your family
- Gender issues
- Student safety
- Fitting in at school
- Problem-solving
- And much, much more!!
What does a school counselor do?
School counselors do their best to see all students! A counselor may do guidance lessons in your classroom, run school-wide programs or assemblies, lead small groups, and meet with students to plan or problem solve.
School counselors do their best to see all students! A counselor may do guidance lessons in your classroom, run school-wide programs or assemblies, lead small groups, and meet with students to plan or problem solve.
When/how can I see Ms. Wentworth?
Students are always welcome to talk with Ms. Wentworth! Ms. Wentworth will be around the hallways, at lunch, and in your classroom occasionally, but you can also make an appointment to talk with her. Students can come see Ms. Wentworth if they need help problem-solving, would like some help getting organized, are feeling stressed, or just want to talk.
Students should try to stop by Ms. Wentworth’s office before school, during advisory, during lunch, or after school to make an appointment. If an emergency comes up during the school day, students can ask their classroom teacher for a pass to Ms. Wentworth’s office.
Students are always welcome to talk with Ms. Wentworth! Ms. Wentworth will be around the hallways, at lunch, and in your classroom occasionally, but you can also make an appointment to talk with her. Students can come see Ms. Wentworth if they need help problem-solving, would like some help getting organized, are feeling stressed, or just want to talk.
Students should try to stop by Ms. Wentworth’s office before school, during advisory, during lunch, or after school to make an appointment. If an emergency comes up during the school day, students can ask their classroom teacher for a pass to Ms. Wentworth’s office.
Do I need to have a problem in order to see Ms. Wentworth?
No! Students can drop by to share good news or just check-in!
No! Students can drop by to share good news or just check-in!
Will Ms. Wentworth tell anyone about our conversations?
Everything you discuss with Ms. Wentworth is kept confidential. This means that Ms. Wentworth will not discuss the information you share with anyone else. There are a few important exceptions to this policy – if Ms. Wentworth is worried about anyone else’s safety or thinks that you may be in danger, she is required to share this information. If this is the case, she will talk with you about how the information is being shared.
Everything you discuss with Ms. Wentworth is kept confidential. This means that Ms. Wentworth will not discuss the information you share with anyone else. There are a few important exceptions to this policy – if Ms. Wentworth is worried about anyone else’s safety or thinks that you may be in danger, she is required to share this information. If this is the case, she will talk with you about how the information is being shared.