Student Services (Counselling)
The goal of the Student Services Department at Paul Kane High School is to assist students to achieve their potential both educationally and emotionally.
Student Services has an open door policy that encourages students to drop in at time of need. Appointments can be made with Mrs. D'Aoust in Student Services. Paul Kane has 4 counsellors available. Our current counsellors may be reached at the following email addresses:
The role of the counsellor includes:
- Career Counselling: job search techniques, job requirements, salary, job outlook.
- Educational Counselling: orientation to high school, choosing courses appropriate to goals, interests and abilities.
- Post-Secondary Counselling: admission requirements for post- secondary institutions, cost of programs, scholarships, loans, assistance with registration.
- Personal Counselling: help with any concerns or problems a student may have, and, if necessary, referrals to outside agencies.
The following are some special resources available:
- Interest testing: Students have the opportunity to use a career search program called Bridges, which assists them in making career decisions.
- Aptitude testing: Student aptitude is assessed in conjunction with the CALM 20 program.
- Information sessions: Post-secondary information sessions are held each year. The counsellors also conduct information sessions for students on scholarships, student loans, and application procedures to post-secondary institutions.
- Counselling Centre: This is a drop-in information centre for use by students. Calendars and tapes on most post-secondary programs are available as well as career information.
- Referral services: Our counsellors can refer students who need special assistance. Some of these referrals may involve Social Services personnel, psychologists, Students' Finance Board, and other agencies.
Support Network Distress Line
The Support Network provides a "single point of entry" for community support and counselling services in the Edmonton area. The Support Network operates a 24 hour Distress Line which provides support for suicide prevention, education and bereavement services. In addition, the Support Network can provide information and referrals to more than 100 human service agencies and organizations in metro Edmonton. If you need help, the DISTRESS LINE offers a non-judgemental, empathetic listener who is always available when you feel overwhelmed, depressed or in crisis. Call: 482-HELP
- 24 hour distress line
- community service information
- counselling
- suicide prevention
- suicide bereavement
- volunteer program
- educational program
AADAC Youth Services
As part of a provincial pilot initiative, AADAC has introduced Mobile Service Teams to enhance services to youth at risk. A St. Albert unit has been established. Nancy Nimmon, an AADAC addictions counsellor, can be contacted directly at cell# 717-1881 or
nancy.nimmon@aadac.gov.ab.ca
Career Planning and Post-Secondary Awareness
- An extensive career/post-secondary library is housed in Student Services.
- A computer terminal is maintained specifically for post-secondary and career applications.
- An annual Post-Secondary Information Evening is held in conjunction with St. Albert Catholic High School and Bellerose Composite High School.
- Individual career planning is available.
- Open House announcements, newsletters and posters from post-secondary sites are displayed and information is available in the Student Service area.
- Post-secondary applications are kept on file.
- A community-based career liaison list will be available.
- A listing of web sites is posted in Student Services to facilitate individual searches.
- Students are engaged in '3 year planning' to meet the requirements for an Alberta High School Diploma.
- Many universities and post-secondary institutions are competing for students and offer scholarships to "invite" successful students to their institution. Students are encouraged to investigate post-secondary opportunities and should initiate the process in Grade 11. Information, applications, resources and assistance are all available through Student Services at the school.
