This page contains answers to questions commonly asked by students and
parents.
- How do I make an appointment with a Guidance Counsellor?
- How do I drop or change a class?
- How do I arrange to see the Youth Counsellor, School Nurse, or Ontario Works Caseworker?
- How do I sign up for presentations put on by the Guidance Department?
- How do I obtain a reference letter?
- Can I take or borrow items from the Guidance Office?
How do I make an appointment with a Guidance Counsellor?
Visit the Guidance Office and complete a request. Appointments
are normally processed on a daily basis and the slips are
distributed to you via your MSIP teacher the next morning.
How do I drop or change a class?
Please make an appointment with a Counsellor to discuss your
intentions. Should a drop or change be in order, a form will
need to be completed and signed before the drop or change
takes place.
How do I arrange to see the Youth Counsellor, School Nurse, or Ontario Works Caseworker?
Please see the Guidance Secretary to make your request. Please
note that the Youth Counsellor and School Nurse are not in every
day but do have a weekly schedule of visits to the school. The
Ontario Works Caseworker meets with students offsite. Please
check the Need Help bulletin board in the Guidance Office for
more information.
How do I sign up for presentations put on by the Guidance Department?
You will find the Guidance Presentations sign-up binder in the
Guidance Office on the table adjacent to the appointment slips.
Locate the applicable page for the presentation, and print your
name and that of your MSIP teacher in the appropriate columns.
Make note of the date, time, and location of the presentation
in your agenda so you don't forget about it. You must sign up
in advance in order to attend.
How do I obtain a reference letter?
Firstly, you should ensure that the person whom you wish to
provide you with the reference is willing to do so. Secondly,
you should print Reference Request & Authorization form available
in the Documents section of this website home page. Complete the
form neatly and in full, sign it and submit it to the appropriate
individual. You should allow at least a week for processing.
Can I take or borrow items from the Guidance Office?
Just about anything is available for you to take as long as it
doesn't have a "do not remove" sticker on it. All items with
these stickers may only be viewed or used in the Guidance Office
unless you have the express consent to borrow them from a staff
member in the Guidance Office.