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School Support Services and Resources
Guidance and Career Educaon Program
The Guidance and Career Educaon Program is a vital and integral part of the Secondary School Program. Through the
program, students acquire the knowledge and skills they need in order to learn effecvely; live and work cooperavely
and producvely with a wide range of people; establish and pursue educaonal and career goals; and carry out their
social responsibilies.
Each secondary school has a Guidance Department, staffed by specially trained teachers and support staff, and equipped
with resources and informaon materials related to careers and educaon opportunies.
Counselling
Students may request an academic counselling appointment through the Guidance Office.
Student Success Teachers
Each ADSB secondary school has a Student Success Teacher who works with students who require addional support.
Transion Programs
Each ADSB secondary school has a transion program designed to assist students with the transion from grade 8 to
grade 9 and provide support to students in Grade 9. Contact the school Principal or Guidance Office for details.
Computers in Our Schools
In every school, there are a number of computers that are available to students. Typically these computers are located in
the library, but are also in other locaons in the school. These computers are available to students for the compleon of
classroom based assignments and research. Each student and his/her parent or guardian is required to sign a Computer
Acceptable Use Agreement prior to obtaining an Algoma District School Board login and password.
Nave Resource Room
W.C. Eaket and White Pines Secondary School offers the support services of a Tradional Mentor Worker. Aboriginal and
non-Aboriginal students alike may access the social, cultural, and academic supports centered in this Nave Resource
Room. The focus of this program uses tradional teachings to scaffold student success both as it relates to academic
progress, and the increased awareness of local Aboriginal customs.
School College Work Iniave
If you are within 6 Credits of graduang, the School College Work Iniave Reach Ahead Opportunity at Sault College
may be the program for you - contact your Guidance Office for more informaon.
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