Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. How do I see my counselor?
2. Suppose I get a pass and I didn't ask to see you?
3. How do I get to be an ambassador ?
4. I need school supplies. Can you help me?
5. I have a problem that I cannot tell anyone. Will you call my mom?
6. Do you talk with students about girlfriend problems?
7. I was in a group at my old school. Do you have groups like that?
8. I am being picked on by this boy. I don't want to be a snitch.

How do I see my counselor?

Just fill out a self referral form, located in all classrooms. Then put it 
in my mailbox. I'll set up an appointment and send you a pass. Easy!

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Suppose I get a pass and I didn't ask to see you?

Please come anyway at the designated time! Your parent or teacher may have 
asked me to talk with you or I may have some information about your schedule 
or a program.

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How do I get to be an ambassador ?

You are required to fill out an application and have two teacher 
recommendations. Then, Mr. Cole and I look at your attendance, grades, 
behavior and attitude. Unfortunately, we cannot select everyone who applies.

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I need school supplies. Can you help me?

We have lots of school supplies. It is very important that you are prepared 
for class, so please come see me. I'll give you whatever you need.

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I have a problem that I cannot tell anyone. Will you call my mom?

Everything you tell me is confidential. If we decide together that your 
parent needs to help to solve the problem, then we will call together. I 
will not tell your teacher, friend, brother, cousin or anyone if you do not 
want me to. 

There is one big exception to this rule. IF you are in danger of hurting 
yourself or if someone is hurting you, I HAVE to tell. It is the law and it 
is my job. This almost never happens. Thank goodness.

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Do you talk with students about girlfriend problems?

Yes, all the time. Middle school is a time when students start thinking 
about boyfriends and girlfriends.

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I was in a group at my old school. Do you have groups like that?

Probably. I offer lots of groups for students. Some of them include anger 
management, dealing with grief and loss when someone close to you dies, 
making and keeping friends and more. Come see me if you would like to be in 
a group, I will also be asking you if you would like to be in a group, based 
on the form that you filled out when I visited your classrooms at the first 
of the year.

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I am being picked on by this boy. I don't want to be a snitch.

No one wants to be a snitch. However, we cannot have bullying at our 
school.Tell me in confidence. Also, if he is picking on you, he is probably 
picking on other students too. It takes courage to tell a teacher or 
administrator, but please do. You are not alone. I am going to have a whole 
page later on my website about bullying.

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