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Guidance Department

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St. Paul Guidance Department!

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  • Wondering how to add or change a course? 
  • Are you unsure what level of study you should choose?
  • Wondering what you need for post-secondary study? 
  • Unsure what pathway you want to pursue after high school?
  • Interested in one of our Specialist High Skills Majors programs?
  • Want to try Co-operative Education or the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)?
  • Need ideas for community service hours or need a copy of the Community Service record form?
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Our Guidance Department is the place to be! The Guidance Office (Room 128) is located just across from the Student Success Room and Learning Commons.

You can book a meeting with Mrs. Harrison or Mr. Devenish or visit the office to investigate your options, ask your questions or find the information you need!

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Guidance

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Scan the QR Code and complete the form! A counsellor will connect with you soon.

​​SPCSS Guidance Appointments QR code​

THE GUIDANCE TEAM:​

​​Guidance Secretary:          Ms. Donna Cassidy (ext.# 229)​

​​​Guidance Counsellors:      Mrs. Nickie Harrison (ext.#225)​​

​​​                                             Mr. Jed Devenish (ext.# 227)

​​​Co-operative Education:   Mr. Tony Lombardi (ext.# 269)  

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Course Selection Process​myBlueprint | Pathways & Student Success​

COURSE SELECTIONS​​

Use the school's course calendar to see the list of potential courses offered next year:

COURSE CALENDAR 2023-24.pdf

We begin the course selection process in February each year. 


Please click the relevant link​, below, to learn how to select your courses!


Grade 9 to grade 10:  2023 Grade 9 into 10 Course Selections.pdf

Grade 10 to grade 11:  2023 Grade 10 into 11 Course Selections.pdf

Grade 11 to grade 12: 2023 Grade 11 to 12 Course Selection.pdf


Grade 9 | The English Corner

Are you coming to St. Paul for Grade 9? 

​Check out our resources for incoming grade 9 students!

Use the course selection power point (link below) if you are a student coming to us from one of our feeder schools (within ALCDSB) and you want to review it or you were absent for the presentation. 

Grade 8 to grade 9: Grade 8 Course Selections 2023-24.pdf

Students from outside the ALCDSB:

If you are not currently, a student within the ALCDSB, but would like to attend St. Paul, use the course selection power point for information about our programs(link below). (OUTSIDE the ALCDSB)

Grade 8 NON-FEEDER Course Selections 2023-24.pdf


LOOKING FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT OUR GRADE 9 PROGRAMS?

Use the school's GRADE 9 COURSE CALENDAR to see the list of grade 9 courses offered next year. Included you will find information about St. Paul C.S.S., levels of study, pathway options, expectations, extra-curricular activities and so much more!

​​FINAL Grade 9 Course Calendar 2023-2024.pdf


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Class of 2018 Post-High School Plans Survey

POST SECONDARY OPTIONS

​​WHERE ARE YOU HEADED?​

Pathways



There are many available University / College / Trades information pamphlets that can serve to help inform decisions that impact your future. 

Be sure to ask us questions - remember, this is the Guidance Off​ice and we are here to help!


Resources for further post-secondary research:

Ontario Universities:  Ontario University Research

Ontario Colleges: Ontario College Research

Thinking about transferring from College to University or University to College

Check out this handy resource to help you plan your transfer no matter where you start!  Ontario post-secondary Transfers

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Are you interested in the TRADES?

  • Thinking about an apprenticeship? 
  • Use the following links to find out more about this pathway​


Going directly into the WORKFORCE?

  • are you going straight to work after high school?
  • do you need help finding employment?
  • Use these links to find out more about this pathway and to get support finding a job or temporary job placement:




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Check out the possibility of enrolling in our various Specialist High Skills Majors Programs! Want to know more?

Click here for more information about SHSM! β€‹ 


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COURSE PLANNERS (by Sector) for SHSM:


SHSM Student Planner - Construction @ St Paul 

SHSM Student Planner - Health & Wellness @ St Paul

SHSM Student Planner - Hospitality & Tourism @ St Paul 

SHSM Student Planner - Non-profit @ St Paul 

SHSM Student Planner - Transportation @ St Paul β€‹



READY TO REGISTER?​


SHSM Student Registration Form - All Schools (MS Form, preferred method)


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