Guidance
Counsellor Assignment 2020-2021
As your safety is most important to us, appointments with your Guidance Counsellor will be over Google Meet or by phone only. To make an appointment please click the appropriate link below.
Guidance will then email you a Google Meet link for your appointment time
This is for students only, parents need to arrange appointments directly with counsellors or through Guidance.
Please remember if you need to see your counsellor for something time sensitive, email Ms McCallum at joanne.mccallum@ocdsb.ca.
To book an appointment with Ms. Pike Grade 9s
To book an appointment with Ms Wright Grades 10-12 A-K
To book an appointment with Ms Eady Grades 10-12 L-Z
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
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selecting high school courses (many helpful course selection resources here)
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addressing timetable concerns
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dealing with difficulties in learning, studying or organizing time
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working with students, their parents and teachers to develop an educational plan
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considering educational opportunities after high school
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finding information on further education
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completing the college or university application process
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finding out about financial assistance and scholarships
Career Counselling
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exploring possible career areas through the use of interest inventory surveys and print material
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using work experience and job shadowing to further firsthand knowledge of the world of work
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developing resumes and job search skills
Personal Counselling
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learning more about yourself and others
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dealing with personal concerns
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talking over difficult situations and finding alternative solutions
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referring to community services as required