Meet Your Guidance Department
Students will be assigned to a Guidance Counsellor by last name. If you have an existing relationship with a counsellor that is not assigned to your last name feel free to continue seeing that counsellor.
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| Counsellor | Last Names/Role | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Hatanaka | Counsellor A-G | 905-640-1433 ext. 1193 |
| Mr. Ferrante | Counsellor H-P | 905-640-1433 ext. 1192 |
| Ms. Marinis | Head of Guidance and Career Education, Counsellor Q-Z (plus International Students) | 905-640-1433 ext. 1194 |
| Ms. Mary Tsementzis | Guidance Secretary | 905-640-1433 ext. 1003 |
| Ms. Taccone | Student Success | 905-640-1433 ext. 1191 |
Book an Appointment
The Guidance team is here to help! If you are in crisis while at school and need to see a counsellor immediately, please come by the Guidance Office to be connected with a counsellor.
For non-urgent appointments (e.g. timetable changes, post-secondary planning, course selection, etc.) please book an appointment through Teach Assist.
- Log into your Teach Assist account.
- Scroll down until you see the sub-heading "Appointment Bookings". Click on it.
- Choose your counsellor.
- Click on the day and time you want to have your appointment. Please do not book an appointment when you have a test or presentation.
- On the day of your appointment, let your teacher know you have a guidance appointment and come to the Guidance Office a couple of minutes before your scheduled time. Check in with our Guidance secretary, Ms. Tsementzis and wait to be seen.
- If you need to cancel your appointment for any reason, click "Cancel".
Experience secondary school.
Explore My Options
There are many opportunities beyond the regular classroom to explore your education and career choices. Your first step in trying a new opportunity is being aware of those options.
- Secondary School Programs - There are many different programs available in secondary school that let you explore your interests and build your skills and experience. Learn more about secondary school programs. Know what interests you? Search for programs by sector.
- Alternate Ways of Learning - There are many different ways to access learning beyond the regular school day and classroom. This includes summer learning programs, night school, adult learning and more. Learn more about our continuing education programs.
- Opportunities Outside of School - How you choose to use your time outside of school can also have an effect on your personal growth and future planning. There are many possible ways to explore your initial post-secondary destination outside of school. Learn more about opportunities outside of school.
- Post-Secondary Options - There are many post-secondary education options and opportunities available after secondary school, including apprenticeship, college, university and private career colleges. Learn more about these options and how to plan for them. earn more about post-secondary options.
- Explore Careers - There are many online resources that can help you learn more about yourself and your employability skills, and explore jobs and careers. Learn more about career options.
Not sure which options are right for you? We are here to help. Visit the Guidance Office today. Learn more about how we can help.