Counselor
 

An Elementary School Guidance Counselor

WHERE can I find my guidance counselor?
The guidance office is located near the gym door across from the cafeteria. 

WHAT will my counselor do?
She will listen to me when I...
     - Feel angry, sad, afraid, or just want someone to listen
     - Have problems focusing on my school work
     - Want to talk about my future plans regarding what I want to do when I grow up
     - Just need a friend

WHY does my school have a guidance counselor?
The guidance counselor is here to help me to get along with other boys and girls, and to feel good about myself, and to help me do my best in school.  She wants me to be able to:
            - learn skills, such as getting along well with others
            - learn more about myself and others as special people
            - learn to manage my time wisely
            - learn to solve my own problems

WHEN may I see my guidance counselor?
            -
When my class or small group has a guidance activity
            - When my teacher asks us to work together
            - When my parents request that the counselor work with me
            - When I ask to visit the guidance counselor