The York Region School Board Guidance Services website is a portal to the best guidance related sites on the Internet. Access this invaluable resource here.
As well, please take advantage of our online capabilities as listed in the
table below.
| The members of your Guidance Services Team are assigned by the Students Surname:
Counselor, Dept. Head
Ms. M. Kaiman (A-Hib) ext. 422
Counselor
Mr. G. Jackson (High-Ris) ext. 420
Counselor
Ms. C. Bredin (Rob-Z) ext. 421
Career Education Teacher
Ms. C. Munson
Guidance Secretary
Mrs. L. Romanowsky
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The Guidance Department of Alexander Mackenzie High School offers you, your parents and your community a variety of services and programs. Guidance Counsellors address questions and concerns regarding high school program planning and academic success. They provide information regarding educational alternatives and career choices. Counsellors provide students with a safe, non-judgmental opportunity to address personal and social issues. During each year of high school, counselors meet with students to inform them about useful study skills, careers, researching and applying for college and/or university. This enables students to make a successful transition to post secondary education or to the workplace. We also provide assistance obtaining information about Scholarships and Bursaries Your guidance counsellor will work with you to create a program that is tailored to meet your needs. Within the semester system you have the opportunity to develop a program that is uniquely yours. You will be able to select subjects that meet your academic interests and your educational strengths. It is extremely important that you take time to make subject selections (PDF 48kb). Talk with your parents, your teachers and your guidance counselor before you finalize your decision. Students are encouraged to review their academic progress and to discuss their personal goals. Appropriate materials such as pamphlets, course calendars (doc 28kb) and resources made available. Students are also able to attend the York Region Career Center on request. Many students and parents consult with counsellors regarding personal concerns. Individual or small group counselling is available upon request. Counsellors also provide referrals and liaison with community social service agencies if this is needed. Throughout the school year the Guidance Services Department organizes and assists with many special programs. As well, we invite speakers from universities, colleges and the world of work. We organize campus tours and tours of employment interest. Our Career Center (Room 145) contains an abundance of information about post-secondary school programs, career information, computer programs and student opportunities. Visit us on your lunch break | The guidance program at AMHS Through Individual and group counseling, classroom visitations, workshops/seminars, and field trips, the guidance program provides opportunities for students to gain the skills and information necessary to:
In the career development area of our program, Counsellors help you:
| Making a counselling appointment? Your Guidance Counsellors like to see you as often as possible so we encourage you to make an appointment whenever you feel the need, whether it be for questions about your timetable, trouble with a course, concerns about your future, or problems with friends or family. Counsellors are assigned to students according to the first letter of the student's last name. For academic counselling all students work with their assigned counsellor to ensure that their academic records are in order. For personal counselling students are encouraged to approach their assigned counsellor first, however, are free to work with the counsellor with whom they feel most comfortable. Here's what you do to see one of the Guidance Counsellors.
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