Our department provides a broad range of programs and services for our students, their parents/guardians and the school community.
Guidance counsellors address questions and concerns regarding high school program planning, academic success, post-secondary education, career planning, as well as assisting students with personal and social issues.
Book an Appointment
Students will book an appointment digitally via Teach Assist. If you have any questions, please email our Guidance Secretary, Ms. Yu.
Students will be assigned a counsellor according to their surname, but may book an appointment with any counsellor.
| Alpha | Counsellor |
|---|---|
| A to E | Mr. Kent |
| F-Li | Ms. Halko |
| Lo to R | Mr. Khandor |
| S to Z | Ms. Jackson |
| Concussion Management | Ms. Martinez |
| Concussion Management | Ms. Nicolopoulos |
From a student's Teach Assist account, find the 'Appointment Bookings' section.
Locate the appropriate alpha Guidance counsellor.
Choose the day you would like to meet the Guidance counsellor by clicking on the calendar.
Choose a time to see the Guidance counsellor, preferably not during instructional time.
Book that time by clicking on it. A confirmation of the appointment will appear as a yellow bar in the Teach Assist account. Appointments can be cancelled by unclicking the time.
Note: Appointments must be booked at least one day in advance.
There are Google Classrooms for Grades 9/10 and Grades 11/12 for information such as: course selection, timetable changes, and community involvement.
In addition, there is a separate classroom for Grade 12 graduating students.
At the beginning of the year you will receive an invitation from your Guidance Counsellor through your GAPPS email. You can also visit the Guidance Department for this information.
What we do
Our guidance department serves the school community in a variety of ways:
- Supports students in academic planning and course selection.
- Helps students to seek out special pathways programs in secondary school that support their learning styles, interests and needs.
- Helps individual students to envision a plan for post-secondary and target some short and long term goals.
- Provides information around all post-secondary pathways (workplace, college, apprenticeship, university)
- Supports students in establishing effective study habits and exam preparation.
- Facilitates student applications for scholarships.
- Supports students in such life skills as decision-making, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, stress and time management and relationship awareness.
- Provides counselling resources and referrals.
- Provides crisis counselling and referrals to community resources.
Experience secondary school
Explore My Options
There are many opportunities beyond the regular classroom to explore your education and career choices. Your first step in trying a new opportunity is being aware of those options.
- Secondary School Programs - There are many different programs available in secondary school that let you explore your interests and build your skills and experience.
- Continuing Education - There are many different ways to access learning beyond the regular school day and classroom. This includes summer learning programs, night school, adult learning and more.
- Post-Secondary Options - There are many post-secondary education options and opportunities available after secondary school, including apprenticeship, college, university and private career colleges. Learn more about these options and how to plan for them.
- Explore Careers - There are many online resources that can help you learn more about yourself and your employability skills, and explore jobs and careers.
Not sure which options are right for you? We are here to help. Visit the Guidance Office today.
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