Eighth Grade School Counseling at AGW The Role of Mrs. Donaldson.
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Eighth GradeSchool Counseling
at AGW
The Role of Mrs. Donaldson
Essential Question:
What is the role of the school counselor for 8th 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 8th Grade • Setting Goals • Tips for Success•Questions• Sexual Harassment Refresher
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Where Can You Find Me?
8th Grade PodD119
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 HarassmentIn 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?