Student Services Team

Find your assigned counsellor based on your surname:

• A-G | Ms. Tamara McEachern (Learning Leader)
• H-O | Ms. A. Plante
• P-Z | Mr. A. Chieng

EAL Counsellor | Ms. J. Irwin

Administrative Assistant | Ms. Schwartz

How Can I See My Counsellor?

Go to the Student Services Office (in the main hall next to the main office) and Ms. Schwartz will make an appointment for you.

Be sure to schedule a time that interferes the least with your classes. Counsellors are available before & after school, during lunch break, and throughout the day.

Educational Counselling

Help students adopt a perspective that places a high priority on understanding their educational goals and how to attain them successfully.

Includes:

•  Course advising
•  High school program planning
•  Diploma requirements
•  Post-secondary planning, entrance requirements, applications, and registration
•  Support of success in courses

Career Counselling

Assists students by providing developmentally appropriate programs, information, and counselling with regard to understanding and planning for further education and/or school-to-work transition.

Includes:

• Personal goal setting
• Self-assessment
• Interest and aptitude assessment
• Virtual resources
• Occupational information
• Post-secondary information

Personal Counselling

Provides confidential counselling to students who are experiencing personal concerns such as:

• Stress management 
• Body image
• Self-esteem issues 
• Relationship conflict
• Alcohol, drug use, addictions 
• Disordered eating
• Anxiety and panic 
• Anger management
• Depression 
• Abuse issues
• Life events and transitions 
• Identity issues
• Grief and loss
• Suicidal thoughts

Information, Referrals and Consulting

Providing accurate, current information as requested.

• Alternative course delivery, student finance, loans, scholarships, and bursaries
• Information and referrals to agencies such as Calgary Child and Family Services Authority, Access Mental Health, and Canadian Mental Health
• Information about health issues and appropriate referral