Guidance

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The role of the Guidance staff is to help answer student questions and explore alternatives to educational, career and personal concerns. They are a source of assistance and information in the following areas.

Educational Counselling

• selecting high school courses
• addressing timetable concerns
• dealing with difficulties in learning, studying or organizing time
• working with students, their parents and teachers to develop an educational plan
• considering educational opportunities after high school
• finding information on further education
• completing the college or university application process
• finding out about financial assistance and scholarships

Career Counselling

• exploring possible career areas through the use of interest inventory surveys and print material
• using work experience and job shadowing to further firsthand knowledge of the world of work
• developing resumes and job search skills

Personal Counselling

• learning more about yourself and others
• dealing with personal concerns
• talking over difficult situations and finding alternative solutions
referring to community services as required