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1 What’s a School Counselor Do for 6 th grade?? Mrs. Stearns Ms. MacKay October 2012

2 What’s a School Counselor Do for 6 th grade?? Mrs. Stearns Ms. MacKay October 2012

3 School Counselors…  Advocate for students  Help solve problems with peers  Help with academic planning  Teach you study skills  Help you learn coping skills  Teach you about decision making

4 School Counselors…  Teach you social skills  Help you understand yourself and others  Help you solve problems  Help you explore career interests for the future  Help with personal problems or conflicts that can affect your attitude and performance at school  Help during a crisis

5 School Counselors…  Help you learn about diversity  Help you with setting goals  Help you find your strengths and weaknesses  Write curriculum  Teach class lessons  Help plan transitions

6 When do you see a school counselor?  When you have good news to share  When you’re having trouble with friends  When you have trouble with schoolwork  When you have problems getting along with people  When you need to talk to someone

7 School Counselors also work with:  Parents  Teachers  Administrators  People in the community

8  To provide information  To support communication  About academic planning  To provide parent/family education  In conferences  To help find community resources for counseling  To help parents help students School Counselors work with parents:

9  Helping to figure out student needs  Providing classroom guidance lessons  Helping to figure out students’ learning styles  Identifying students who need more support  Assisting with interventions to help students be successful School Counselors work with teachers by:

10  Help school feel safe  Figure out needs of students  Develop plans to help students succeed  Develop programs and lessons to teach students about their resources in school School Counselors work with administrators to:

11  Provide support groups  Provide education to parents about adolescent issues  Set up meetings outside of school to help students connect with helpful people  Make sure students are safe at home and at school  Provide information on the role of school counselors in the community School Counselors work with the community to:

12 School Counselors work in many settings…  The classroom  Small groups  Private office  Confidentiality

13 Your Task: Setting a Goal

14 Adding a Goal…

15 Once you’re done, you’ll see your goal!

16 You are eligible for an “Awesome Anchor” once you complete the task! Awesome Anchors can be traded in for River Rocks!


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