Student Services
The purpose of the Guidance and Career Planning program is to
prepare students for future educational and career opportunities
with the skills and knowledge necessary to explore options and
opportunities, respond to challenges, make informed decisions
and maximize their potential.
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FACULTY
Ms Janice Sirna, B.A. (Hons), B.Ed., M.A.T.
Ms. Sue Thompson, B.A., B.P.H.E., B.Ed., M.A.
Ms Krista Winston, B.A, B.Ed, M.A., M.Ed.
Foundation I
GUID F1 - Guidance
The FI students will attend a guidance class one period a week. In this
guidance class, three main areas of knowledge and skills will be explored:
- Student development (study skills and work
habits, strategies, preferences, time management, setting and achieving
goals).
- Interpersonal development (self-management,
group work skills, getting along with and accepting others,
communication skills, bullying, gender issues, and social
responsibility).
- Career development (personal interests,
strengths, competencies and accomplishments).
Initially, the guidance class will provide relevant information and
strategies that will help the students become better acquainted with UTS.
Students will also have the opportunity to raise and/or discuss various
issues pertaining to their UTS experience, give feedback and reflect on
school events (such as special assemblies and symposiums) and on overnight
camps (such as Couchiching and Wanakita), express concerns and problem
solve.
Middle IV
GLC 2OH - Career Studies ( credit course)
The purpose of the Career Studies course is to equip students to
intelligently and purposefully interact with their world so that they live,
work, and participate in it as satisfied and contributing members of
society. Student learning will include assessing their own knowledge,
skills, and characteristics and investigating economic trends, workplace
organization, work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course
explores postsecondary learning options, prepares students for
community-based learning, and helps them build the capabilities needed for
managing work and life transitions. Students will design action plans for
pursuing their goals.
Course Fee: $10 - $15 for course materials and Assessment Tests
Senior V
GUID S5 – Guidance Seminar
SV students will have a Guidance seminar focusing on Career and
Educational Planning. The SV seminar will be scheduled periodically
throughout the year. SV students are encouraged to begin the process of
researching and planning university choices.
Senior VI
GUID S6 – Guidance Seminar
SVI students will have a Guidance Seminar each week focusing on Career
and Educational Planning. They will have a more intensive program in the
fall as they continue researching and decision making, culminating in the
completion of applications for admission and scholarship to Ontario,
American and out-of-province universities.
