Maple Leaf International School

Guidance and Counselling Programme

The guidance and career education program is a vital and integral part of the secondary school program.  Through the program, students will acquire the knowledge and skills that they need in order to learn effectively, to live and to work cooperatively and productively with a wide range of people, to set and pursue education and career goals, and to carry out their social responsibilities.

The program will be delivered through various means, including classroom instructions, orientation and exit programs, career exploration activities, and individual assistance and short-term counselling.

The goals of the guidance and career education program are outlined in the policy document entitled Choices into Action:  Guidance and Career Education Program Policy for Elementary and Secondary Schools, 1999.

As stated in this document, students are expected to:

• Understand the  concepts related to lifelong learning interpersonal relationships (including responsible citizenship), and career planning;
• Develop learning skills, social skills, a sense of social responsibility, and the ability to formulate and pursue educational and career goals;
• Apply this learning in their daily lives both at school and in the community.

To help students achieve these goals, the content of the guidance and career education program is organized into three areas of learning:

• Student development (i.e., the development of habits and skills necessary for learning)
• Interpersonal development (i.e., the development of knowledge and skills needed in getting along with others)

Career development (i.e. the development of knowledge and skills needed for setting short-and long-term goals and for planning for the future.

The Guidance Staff is available to assist students and families with:

• career and academic planning
• planning and preparation for post secondary education
• personal counselling and community referrals
• access to www.careercruising.com (career research source)
  
  Access codes:
  Please see your guidance counselor for the username and password.