1 DRHS Guidance Services & Information
2 The Role of Guidance 1. Guidance Curriculum
Classroom, small group work, student/parent support and education Individual Planning Career Exploration, goal setting, decision-making (i.e.: course selection, PSE), etc… Responsive Services Conflict resolution, individual counseling, group and crisis counseling Program Support Consulting with teachers, student services team, working with outside agencies (Addiction Services, Sexual Health, Mental Health, Social Development, etc)
3 MY PRIMARY GOAL Personal/ Social Development Academic Development
Career Development
4 Accessing Information on Post-Secondary Education
Internet Career Cruising NB ChatterHigh Viewbook (located in guidance center) Speak to the guidance counselor Speak to Representatives from Post-Secondary Schools (i.e.: Saint Mary’s University presentation/Wednesday, Sept. 28th) Make contact by or phone Attend an Open House Examples: NBCC----- UNB
5 CAREER CRUISING Career Cruising is a self-exploration and planning program that helps people of all ages achieve their potential in school, career and life. It helps students to: Build Self-Awareness Explore Options Create a Plan Make It Real
6 HOW-TO for Students www.careercruising.com (Student Website)
Username will be prefix “NBED”-followed by your Student ID# (e.g.: NBED ) Password at the initial login will be student’s Birth date (mmddyyyy) (e.g.: August 25th, ) * Students will be prompted to change their password at the initial LOGIN to something more secure.
7 CAREER CRUISING How-to for Parents Parent PORTAL:
8 Where Students Talk About Their Future
Chatter High Where Students Talk About Their Future It is a platform for students & families to engage in discussions on LMI, post- secondary information & health/financial information. “ChatterHigh is a wonderful, interactive tool that allows students to learn more about the exciting range of post-secondary programs, opportunities and career paths available to them as they continue their learning.” ~Robyn Allaby ,Vice Principal, Fredericton High School, NB Goal: For students to broaden their awareness of opportunities. NB ChatterHigh Competition~Sept. 19th- Oct. 28th, 2016 explore.chatterhigh.com/nb-competition
9 NBCC OPEN HOUSE Check out: www.nbcc.ca/openhouse Two Open House Events
Dates: Saturday, Oct 22nd - Moncton, St. Andrews & Woodstock Saturday, Oct 29th - Fredericton, Miramichi & Saint John 6 Campuses/ Over 90 programs “Apply on the Spot” Deadline to Apply: April 1st, 2016 Check out:
10 NBCC APPLICATION PROCESS
Three Steps Complete and Submit your Application: ONLINE at nbcc.ca/apply By TELEPHONE: NBCC IN PERSON at one of their 6 campuses BY MAIL: to College Admissions Service~6 Arran Street, Campbellton, NB E3N 1K4, Canada Pay the $50 Application Fee: IN PERSON at one of the 6 campuses BY MAIL: a cheque or money order, made payable to the New Brunswick Minister of Finance Submit Your Official High School Transcript plus any other post-secondary transcripts and/or further documents for admission to specific programs Transcripts are sent by the school’s guidance counselor or by mail (sealed envelope)
11 NBCC Student For A Day (SFAD)
EXPLORE where you’ll be learning and studying. MEET NBCC instructors and current students. ATTEND a few classes to better understand your program of interest. ASK questions and learn more about NBCC. Student for a day runs from October to May Sign-up online at (Dates vary and are based on program availability)
12 Guidance Information Posted CHECK IT OUT!
INFO….INFO….INFO Examples: Post-Secondary School Info (Examples: Open House, College or University Informational Sessions) Scholarship Info Bullying Awareness & Prevention Info LINK Program NBTAP Canadian Forces Info Crisis Hot-line Info Sexual Health Info SEED Program Where: New Guidance Center, 1st Floor
13 Here are just a few scholarship websites:
SHOLARSHIP SITES Here are just a few scholarship websites:
14 www.canlearn.ca Applying for Student Loan and Grants
Education Planning Information on Programs and Schools Explore Careers Scholarship info Explore Funding Options Check it out!
15 Info on Universities & College Programs
16 DRHS is a Bullying-Free School
“Together Let’s Take a Stand Against Bullying!” Anonymous Reporting of Bullying: Click on your school Fill out the form and send it Get the help you need
17 “Let’s Take a Stand Against Bullying at DRHS!”
BEYOND The HURT “Let’s Take a Stand Against Bullying at DRHS!” Upcoming Training: Bullying Prevention Youth Facilitator Certification Beyond the Hurt Youth Facilitator Training equips youth to deliver a Beyond the Hurt bullying prevention workshop to their peers. RespectEd~ Canadian Red Cross Two day Training Session to become BTH Youth Facilitators. Date: November 3rd & 4th
18 Sexual Health Education
Sexual Health Education Counseling Sexual Health Nurse and Nurse Practitioner Available on Tuesday, from 10 am- 1 pm by appointment or drop in at break, guided study and lunch hour (this may be revised) In case of emergency, call Information posters located in Guidance Showcase, throughout the building (clasrooms, hallways, cafeteria bulletin board, bathrooms) and guidance center door Location: Next to room 210
19 Addiction Services Addiction Services Counselor ~ Richard McNair, SW
Where: The Old Guidance Center When: Every Tuesday Addictions Services Information posted in Guidance Center For more info, see the Guidance Counselor
20 Character, Service and Leadership
Volunteerism Character, Service and Leadership Get involved in your school and community. Participate in activities that contribute to you school and community in a positive way. Examples: Ambassador Club Beyond The Hurt Breakfast Program AV Club Yearbook Committee Editor Student Council Boomerang Envirothon
21 More Examples: Drama Club GSA Dance Committee Auto Club Christmas Cafe
Christmas Float Variety Show Prom Committee Safe Grad Varsity Sports School Store Community: SPCA, Nursing Home, Sporting Events (referee/score keeper), etc… GET INVOLVED.
22 HONORS STUDENT Average must be 85% or higher in grades 11 & 12 combined If you have an average of 84.9%, it will not be rounded off to 85% The honor of wearing the gold sash at graduation distinguishes honors students. Good grades will help you to compete for scholarships and get into the program of your choice!
23 UPCOMING PS EVENTS 1. Saint Mary’s University presentation in Guidance Center, Wed., Sept. 28th /Sign up sheet 2. NBCC OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, Oct 22nd (Miramichi, Woodstock, Saint Andrews) Saturday, October 29th (Fredericton, Saint John, Moncton), “Apply on the Spot” 3. Dalhousie University OPEN HOUSE, Halifax Campus Oct. 22nd, Truro Campus Oct. 29th 4. Saint Mary’s University- General Open House dates: Oct 28th, Nov, 19th & Nov. 24 5. Holland College- Open House, Nov. 5th & Feb 4th Listen to morning announcements for details on upcoming post-secondary education events or sessions.
24 Guidance Services Drop by the Guidance Center Make an appointment
Ask questions . Get the right answers Get direction
25 Post Secondary Survey Listen for Guidance Announcements
Purpose: To gage where individual students want to go Select your TOP 3 CHOICES & What do you want to study? Post Secondary School presentations Admissions- on- the- spot Listen for Guidance Announcements