Eighth Grade School Counseling at AGW The Role of Mrs. Donaldson

Essential Question: What is the role of the school counselor for 8 th graders at Waters Middle School?

Expectations for today…..

Agenda for Today : Who is Mrs. Donaldson? Where is Mrs. Donaldson? What is the School Counselor’s job? What to Expect in 8 th Grade Setting Goals Tips for Success Questions Sexual Harassment Refresher

5 Fun Facts About Me-  Stitch (From Lilo and Stitch)  Run!!  2 Daughters  18 Years  CREW or Running Club

Where Can You Find Me?  8 th Grade Pod D119  Be sure to read my sign!

Visiting My Office: Must have an agenda book signed by the teacher you should be with If I am not in, or with student(s), please complete an “I Need To See You” form and slide it under my door. If you have an extreme emergency go see Mrs. Burbage or report to the main office.

School Counseling Areas: Academic Personal-Social Career

ACADEMIC

Personal- Social

Career

Why You Might Need to See Me: Need help with organization Distracted by issues outside of school Grades Having a conflict with another student Too many languages scheduled in the same marking period Questions about high school

Why I Might Need to See You: Worried parent Worried teacher Worried friend Schedule change You are being invited to a group DCAS pep talk

My Goals for YOU….. Maximize Your Time in the Classroom Develop and Maintain POSITIVE Friendships Communicate with your Teachers and Parents or Guardians Learn About Yourself Get Involved at AGW or in the Community Start Thinking About High School

What are your GOALS?

How to HELP YOURSELF this Year! Find a way to Organize that works for you Use your Agenda Book for things other than a bathroom pass Figure out how you should Study Log onto the Home Access Center to check your grades Use the School Website as a back up when you forget what is for homework Ask your teachers for Help when you need it

Get Involved!!

Questions?

Sexual Harassment In school, sexual harassment may be words or actions of a sexual nature that frighten, demean, stigmatize or threaten you because of your sex.

Sexual Harassment Against the Law Level 3 Code of Conduct Violation Title IX Federal Law: No person in the US shall on the basis of sex be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Title IX Coordinator: Mrs. Park

Flirting vs. Harassment How you intend for your behavior to make the person feel….. How your behavior actually makes the person feel…….

Flirting vs. Harassment If the victim ( person being harassed) is offended/uncomfortable by the offender’s (person responsible for the harassment) actions, then it is sexual harassment. Mutual vs. One Sided

Need Help? Whether it’s you or someone you know who is being Bullied or Harassed, you need to seek support:  Link on the AGW website  Talk to an adult at school (Mr. Cahoon, Mrs. Park, Mrs. Newsom, Ms. Beal, Mrs. Burbage, Mrs. Donaldson, one of your teachers)  Talk to a Parent or Guardian at home  Talk to a friend and seek help together WHY?

Results of Bullying and Harassment Depression, Low Self Esteem…. Poor Grades, Health Problems, School Avoidance

Why do you come to school?

Questions?