W.F. Herman Academy - Secondary School
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STUDENT SERVICES / GUIDANCE
Guidance Department Head: Mrs. Piskovic Guidance Counsellor: Mr. Seifarth
The Guidance Counsellors are available to all students and provide the following services:
· Individual counselling about courses, careers, personal matters;
· Interest and Aptitude tests to learn more about yourself;
· computer information about jobs and careers;
· Printed information about jobs, colleges, universities, and other opportunities;
· Records of courses taken and total credits towards graduation;
· Scholarship and Financial Aid information for post secondary study;
· Group sessions on job search techniques, post secondary planning, home study and on-line learning;
· Tutoring provided by professionals and/or students on either a volunteer or paid basis;
· Assistance with registration for the next school year at Herman, college or university.
Interviews may be requested by filling in a request form in the Guidance Office. Do not go to guidance during class time unless it is an emergency. All students will be seen by a Counsellor, at least once during the school year, to discuss selection of courses and possible career directions. A referral to a Psychologist, a Social Worker, a Youth Worker, or Learning Support Teacher is also available.
Learning Support Teacher: Mrs. Forbes – Room 144
· Prepares Individual Education Plans for students and teachers
· Provides assistance and help with academic work in room 103
· Prepares and implements accommodations for academic work.
Student Success Teacher: Mrs. Malmberg – Room 144
· Pathways to Success and the world of work liaison
· Extra support and homework program
Child and Youth Workers: Mrs. Mousseau and Mr. Racine
· Counselling, mediation, conflict resolution
Change Your Futures Counsellor: Ms. Browning-Morgan
· Promote literacy and numeracy for visible minority youth at Herman
· Works to improve attendance, academics, and behaviour
Social Worker and Attendance Counsellor: Ms. Curtis
· Social, emotional, individual and family counselling
· Make appointment request in Guidance
Psychological Services:
· Assessment of cognitive abilities and behavioural issues
Special Education Co-ordinator: Mrs. J. Newton
· Co-ordinates special education services
