STUDENT SERVICES

Counselling/Resource

Counsellors and resource personnel provide services for students, parents, and teachers. Students wishing to see a counsellor or resource teacher are encouraged to arrange appointments directly or to leave a message in the office. If your needs are urgent, you can request an appointment during class time.

Support services personnel can assist you regarding:

·         Academic concerns
·         Interpersonal relationships
·         Emotional concerns
·         Career exploration and planning
·         School/course changes or withdrawals
·         Work permit application forms
·         Independent Study Information
·         InformNet Studies
·         Resume writing
·         Scholarships
·         Personal/social concerns
·         Decision making/problem solving
·         Post-secondary information
·         Referrals to psychologists, social workers, or other professional services
·         Private music option information
·         Second language credits

Student Center

The Student Center is located next to the library and provides another quiet place where, students can do homework, use computers, read, or work in small groups. A unique aspect of the Student Center is that it is supported by staff to provide assistance both in English and French to any student who would like it. The student Center is open before during and after school and throughout the lunch hour. If students have been absent, or are struggling with a certain subjects support is provided.

Resource teachers:

Ms. W. Constable- extension  4075   wconstable@pembinatrails.ca

Ms. J. Galaydick           galaydick@pembinatrails.ca

Ms. P. Murphy – extension  4068       pmurphy@pembinatrails.ca

Ms. K. Martin – extension  4064         kerrimartin@pembinatrails.ca

Referral Services

The School Division provides additional testing, counselling and assessment services through such professionals as social workers, psychologists, audio and speech therapists, psychiatrists and public health nurses. These professionals work closely with the school and may be contacted through Student Support Services.

Differentiated Instruction

Instructional methods and strategies are chosen to accommodate the wide range of abilities, interests and learning styles of students. In order to achieve identified course learning outcomes, teachers differentiate instruction. Instruction is focused on developing, within the framework of the various disciplines, the foundation skills of literacy and communication, problem solving, human relations and technology. There are many paths to reach required learning outcomes. Classroom experiences are differentiated by offering choices and by varying practices.