Courtice Secondary School

50 Years of Academic Excellence
Vermont Trip2010

Guidance and Careers

February 16th, 2009


Guidance Contact Information: 
 
Tracey Kirkland, Head of Guidance and Career Education  tracey_kirkland@kprdsb.ca
905 436 2074 ext. 230
 
Roger Voogt    rokus_voogt@kprdsb.ca
905 436 2074  ext. 231
  
Donna Hopkins (Guidance Secretary)  donna_hopkins@kprdsb.ca 
905 436 2074 ext. 229
 
Our Goals:
 
Our mandate is to assist students to achieve success through career and educational planning and social and emotional support. We offer one-on-one counseling, group workshops and classroom programs. We have a new anti-bullying program that involves peer mediation and peer tutoring programs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
 
UPCOMING EVENTS:  :lol:
 
 
GRAD PHOTOS:  On Monday, February 6 – Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Edge Imaging will be here taking graduation photos by appointment only.  Even if you do not want to purchase grad photos, please arrange to have your picture taken for the yearbook.  There is no charge for the yearbook photo.   Sign up now in Guidance. 
 
eLearning Orientation Session:  Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 11:45 – 1:00 pm in room 214.
 
NIGHT SCHOOL:  Registration is now open for credit night school – Semester 2.  Please come to guidance for more information.
 
ONLINE COURSE SELECTION:  Grade 9 – 11 students will be selecting their courses for the 2012-13 school year beginning February 9th. 
  
Looking for volunteer hours - check out the volunteer bulletin board inside Guidance. 
 
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 2012-2013 Course Calendar    CourticeSecondary-12-13 coursecalendar
   
Applying to University/College/Apprenticeships   
 
Guidance Department members held a grade 12 assembly recently to review the application process. Students are encouraged to visit the Guidance Department to review University/College overview books and to discuss options with a counselor. Below are links the students will find very helpful and useful.
 
Ontario College Application Centre  www.ontariocolleges.ca
Ontario University Application Centre   www.ouac.on.ca
 
 
Community  Involvement Diploma Requirement
 
 
All students must complete 40 hours of community service in order to graduate.  Community Service hours are to be completed at a not for profit organization or within your own community. Community service hours may not be completed at for profit business or in your own home. If you have any questions regarding appropriate community service hours please see Mrs. Kirkland in the Guidance Department.  
 
Please go to the 40 hours-Community Involvement folder for more information.
 
Form for community hours:   community involvement form.pdf
 
Registration Information
 
All students wishing to register at Courtice Secondary School  are required to submit a completed registration package. An interview will be scheduled only when the complete package has been received by the Guidance Office. Required documents may include a credit summary or transcript, authorization form, attendance record, current timetable, literacy test results, most recent report card, individual education plan (IEP), up-to-date immunization record, photocopy of birth certificate and proof of residency.
Students registering after June 30th should be aware that their course selections may be limited by full classes and scheduling restrictions.  Registration packages can be picked up at the Guidance Office.
 
 
Transcripts
 
Transcripts can be ordered through the Guidance Department by calling the school at 905-436-2074 x 229 or email: [Link]donna_hopkins@kprdsb.ca
 
Student Support Programs @ Courtice 

 



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