The+Role+of+Guidance+Counsellors



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
 * assistance in 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

Students dealing with the effects of substance abuse (alchohol/drugs) either their own use or the use by others (parent, sibling, relative, friend) may ask their guidance counsellor to arrange a meeting with our [|Rideauwood Counsellor], Matt Young.
 * 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