The guidance office is a comfortable and welcoming environment for students and families—a place where you can obtain information and support. The secondary school guidance department serves the school community in a variety of ways:
- Supports students in academic planning and course selection
- Helps students 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 about all post-secondary and career pathways
- Supports students in establishing effective study habits and exam preparation
- Coaches in career/life planning, including college and university scholarship application process
- Supports students with life skills like decision-making, problem-solving, conflict resolution, stress and time management and relationship awareness
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Provides personal support and referrals to community resources
Guidance Department Team
Ms. McCullough - Dept. Chair
A-J Counsellor
(705)325-1318 ext 43161
Ms.Racco
K-Z Counsellor International/Exchange Counsellor
(705)325-1318 ext 43162
Linda Buckland
Guidance Secretary
(705)325-1318 ext 43163
RESOURCE LIST FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
AFTER HIGH SCHOOL (1).pdf
USEFUL ONTARIO UNIVERSITY LINKS:
https://www.ouac.on.ca/ - Ontario University Application
www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca - master guide for researching Ontario universities
https://www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/how-to-use-ouinfo - Video, how to use the Ontario universities guide
https://www.ontariouniversitiesfair.ca/ - register to receive electronic information from your selected Ontario universities
https://www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/scholarships - scholarships
https://www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/applications -- Ontario application information
https://myblueprint.ca - myBlueprint
https://guidance.ouac.on.ca/student-resources/how-to-videos/- OUAC How to Videos
University 101 - an Introduction to Ontario Universities.pptx - Presentation by Ms. Pellarin
University 101 - handout.doc
A Degree in a Different Way -
College options.pdf
Thinking About Becoming a Teacher.doc - A career in teaching
USEFUL ONTARIO COLLEGE LINKS:
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en - master guide for researching Ontario colleges
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges/paying-for-college - financial support information
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply-now - Ontario application information
https://myblueprint.ca - myBlueprint
College 101 - an Introduction to Ontario Colleges.pptx- Presentation by Ms. Pellarin
A Degree in a Different Way - College options.pdf
USEFUL SCHOLARSHIP LINKS:
www.studentawards.com
www.scholarshipscanada.com
http://seekingscholarships.com
www.schoolfinder.com
https://www.universitystudy.ca
https://www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/scholarships
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges/paying-for-college
USEFUL FINANCIAL AID LINKS:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program - OSAP program
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/faq/tuition-and-financial-aid - tuition and financial aid at colleges
https://www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/financial-support-information - financial support at universities
Paying for Post Secondary - Paying for postsecondary powerpoint 2020.pptx - Presentation by Ms. Pellarin
USEFUL ONTARIO APPRENTICESHIP LINKS:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/apprenticeship-ontario - master government website for Ontario apprentices
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply/skilled-trades - trades training at colleges+
https://myblueprint.ca
USEFUL JOB SEARCH LINKS:
https://ca.indeed.com/
https://www.on.jobbank.gc.ca/home
https://www.workopolis.com/en/
https://myblueprint.ca
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES ORILLIA
Mental Health Resources2.pdf