Guidance / Student Services

Who Are We?

Student Services

Michelle Colton
Head of Student Services
Heather Bellhouse
Guidance Counsellor

Student Responsibilities

Achievement

Students are expected to commit themselves to their academic and other school responsibilities as outlined in the Ontario School Code of Conduct.

Attendance

Regular attendance on the part of students is vital to success in school. It is expected that students attend and are on time. When the processes and content of learning are disrupted by irregular attendance, both the individual student and their classmates suffer a loss of experiences. Students who habitually miss classes will suffer in the evaluation and assessment process as they cannot be fully assessed. Therefore, if after counselling, consultation with parents, and time to improve, a student is still unwilling to attend regularly a credit could be lost. Permit absence only when it is necessary. Good attendance is an important key to academic success.

Behaviour

Students are expected to demonstrate respect for their peers, teachers, other staff members, visitors to the school, and the neighbours of the school.

How Can Parents Help?

Make sure the school has your correct email address and home and work phone numbers so you can be reached when needed.
Please schedule appointments (i.e. dental, medical, personal business) outside school hours, or on the days of the school year when school is not in session.
Question your child about assignments, due dates and tests to be written before permitting an absence.
Discourage your child from working long hours at a part-time job. The Education Act forbids students who are required by law to attend school to work during school hours, punishable by fine to the employer.
Stay in contact with your child’s teachers. Direct concerns and queries to their subject teacher.
The administration is also available to assist as required.
Make vacation plans that will coincide with the school calendar. Students on vacation during school time miss a great deal of work.

Specialized Services

Andrew Colton
Head of Specialized Services
Margit Tappen
Assistant Head of Specialized Services

The Specialized Services Department has the responsibility of providing educational support services to exceptional students. The needs of an exceptional student are outlined by an Identification, Placement and Review Committee of the Board of Education. Parents are strongly encouraged to contact their child’s LRT by calling (519) 756-1320 ext. 276255.

A Learning Resource Teacher is assigned to every exceptional student. The LRT will develop the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) in consultation with the classroom teacher, parents(s)/ guardian, and the student. The IEP outlines services and accommodations appropriate to the student’s identified learning needs.