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Message from the Counselor:
Welcome,
A great deal of post secondary, vocational, and scholarship information is available to students and parents. The difficulty is in transmitting the information to the appropriate people in a timely fashion. We meet with students individually and in classes to try to pass on the most current ifnomation. We have hard copy, software, and internet resources available in our office, including a locally prepared scholarship booklet. Students and parents are encouraged to contact the counselling office with individual requests and concerns.
It is hoped that the site can be an additional means of communicating information related to post-secondary institutions and scholarship opportunities.
Terry Wilson, Counselor
COUNSELING SERVICES AT ESSMY
Four categories have been used to describe how guidance and counseling is currently utilized at ESSMY.
Developmental Guidance is directed to all students at specified grade levels through classroom and group activities. Examples:
- Orientations
- Pro-social skills
- Study skills
- Peer tutoring
- Conflict resolution
School Community Support consists of management activities that establish, maintain and enhance the total guidance program. Examples:
- Key Contact positions – ie. Mental Health, Family/School Liaison Worker, RCMP, etc.
- Being familiar with community services
- Consultation with staff
Individual Student Planning may involve such services as testing, individual advisement and placement considerations. Examples:
- Monitoring student's progress
- Assisting special needs placements
- Educational assessments
- Behavioral modification program
Responsive Services includes activities that meet the immediate needs and concerns of students via counseling, consultation, referral or information. Examples:
- Personal concerns
- Includes crisis counseling – referrals to outside agencies
- Difficulties with relationships
- Personal counseling
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