DRHS Guidance Services Information The Role of Guidance

DRHS Guidance Services & Information

The Role of Guidance 1. Guidance Curriculum Ø Classroom, small group work, student/parent support and education 2. Individual Planning Ø Career Exploration, goal setting, decision-making (i. e. : course selection, PSE), etc… 3. Responsive Services Ø Conflict resolution, individual counseling, group and crisis counseling 4. Program Support Ø Consulting with teachers, student services team, working with outside agencies (Addiction Services, Sexual Health, Mental Health, Social Development, etc)

MY PRIMARY GOAL Ø Personal/ Social Development Ø Academic Development Ø Career Development

Accessing Information on Post-Secondary Education Internet Career Cruising NB Chatter. High 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. 28 th) Make contact by email or phone Attend an Open House Examples: NBCC-----www. nbcc. ca UNB------www. unb. ca

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: Ø Build Self-Awareness Ø Explore Options Ø Create a Plan Ø Make It Real

HOW-TO for Students www. careercruising. com (Student Website) Username will be prefix “NBED”-followed by your Student ID# (e. g. : NBED-123456789) Password at the initial login will be student’s Birth date (mmddyyyy) (e. g. : August 25 th, 1980 ---08251980) * Students will be prompted to change their password at the initial LOGIN to something more secure.

CAREER CRUISING How-to for Parents Parent PORTAL: www. careercruising. com/parent

Chatter High Where Students Talk About Their Future It is a platform for students & families to engage in discussions on LMI, postsecondary information & health/financial information. “Chatter. High 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 Chatter. High Competition~Sept. 19 th- Oct. 28 th, 2016 explore. chatterhigh. com/nb-competition

NBCC OPEN HOUSE Two Open House Events Dates: Saturday, Oct 22 nd - Moncton, St. Andrews & Woodstock Saturday, Oct 29 th - Fredericton, Miramichi & Saint John 6 Campuses/ Over 90 programs “Apply on the Spot” Deadline to Apply: April 1 st, 2016 Check out: www. nbcc. ca/openhouse

NBCC APPLICATION PROCESS Three Steps Complete and Submit your Application: ü ONLINE at nbcc. ca/apply ü By TELEPHONE: 1 -888 -796 -NBCC ü IN PERSON at one of their 6 campuses ü BY MAIL: to College Admissions Service~6 Arran Street, Campbellton, NB E 3 N 1 K 4, Canada Pay the $50 Application Fee: ü ONLINE at nbcc. ca/apply ü IN PERSON at one of the 6 campuses ü BY MAIL: a cheque or money order, made payable to the New Brunswick Minister of Finance Submit Your Official High School Transcript ü plus any other post-secondary transcripts and/or further documents for admission to specific programs ü Transcripts are sent by the school’s guidance counselor or by mail (sealed envelope)

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 www. nbcc. ca/sfad (Dates vary and are based on program availability)

Guidance Information Posted CHECK IT OUT! INFO…. INFO Examples: Ø Post-Secondary School Info (Examples: Open House, College or University Informational Sessions) Ø Scholarship Info Ø Bullying Awareness & Prevention Info Ø LINK Program Ø NBTAP Ø Canadian Forces Info Ø Crisis Hot-line Info Ø Sexual Health Info Ø SEED Program Where: New Guidance Center, 1 st Floor

SHOLARSHIP SITES Here are just a few scholarship websites: www. studentawards. com www. scholarshipscanada. com www. fastweb. com www. scholarships. gc. ca

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!

http: //www. campusstarter. com/ Info on Universities & College Programs

DRHS is a Bullying-Free School “Together Let’s Take a Stand Against Bullying!” http: //www. intimidationrestigouche. com/home Anonymous Reporting of Bullying: ü Click on your school ü Fill out the form and send it ü Get the help you need

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. Respect. Ed~ Canadian Red Cross Two day Training Session to become BTH Youth Facilitators. Date: November 3 rd & 4 th

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 789 -2266 Information posters located in Guidance Showcase, throughout the building (clasrooms, hallways, cafeteria bulletin board, bathrooms) and guidance center door Location: Next to room 210

Addiction Services Counselor ~ Richard Mc. Nair, SW Where: The Old Guidance Center When: Every Tuesday Addictions Services Information posted in Guidance Center For more info, see the Guidance Counselor

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

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!!!!

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!

UPCOMING PS EVENTS 1. Saint Mary’s University presentation in Guidance Center, Wed. , Sept. 28 th /Sign up sheet 2. NBCC OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, Oct 22 nd (Miramichi, Woodstock, Saint Andrews) Saturday, October 29 th (Fredericton, Saint John, Moncton), “Apply on the Spot” 3. Dalhousie University OPEN HOUSE, Halifax Campus Oct. 22 nd, Truro Campus Oct. 29 th 4. Saint Mary’s University- General Open House dates: Oct 28 th, Nov, 19 th & Nov. 24 5. Holland College- Open House, Nov. 5 th & Feb 4 th Listen to morning announcements for details on upcoming post-secondary education events or sessions.

Guidance Services Drop by the Guidance Center Make an appointment Ask questions ? ? ? Get the right answers Get direction

Post Secondary Survey 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