Havergal College Course Calendar, 2018-19 Academic Year

Description of School Services

alternatives. This aim is achieved through individual and small group counselling. The goal is to have students begin the process of personal exploration and develop skills and resources for lifelong learning and career decision-making. Students are encouraged to use the reference material available in the Guidance Office. These resources include university, college and private institution course calendars, aids for study skills, community resources, brochures on a variety of personal topics and CDs and other relevant information on unique experiences and new programs. Guidance Counsellors visit classes regarding course selection in January. Individual and small group sessions are also held. The school’s philosophy emphasizes personal responsibility in decision-making. Students are ultimately responsible for ensuring that they meet graduation diploma requirements and have the necessary courses for university admission. Guidance Counsellors provide individual support for students with their university entrance applications. Students and parents are encouraged to contact the Guidance Department for information or assistance at any time.

Guidance Department

Successful people cultivate resilience and a resolve to face challenges, setbacks and disappointments. As such, the school aims to help girls develop the confidence and fortitude required of them to persevere through difficult times to achieve their goals. The Guidance Department plays an important supporting role in this regard by encouraging students to become advocates for their own learning needs and post-secondary aspirations. The essential role of the Guidance Counsellor is to help our students at every grade to get know themselves socially, emotionally and intellectually. Not only do they work directly with students, but they act as liaisons with faculty, Boarding staff, Wellness staff, administrators and, where appropriate, external agencies. The Guidance Department provides services and information to assist students and their parents in educational, career and personal decision-making. The Guidance Counsellors act as liaisons with teaching staff, Boarding staff, Wellness staff and, where appropriate, external agencies. The aim of the Guidance program is to help students acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to know themselves, relate effectively to others, develop appropriate educational plans and explore career

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