CSS Student Services
Book a Guidance Appointment
Guidance and career education can help you find the right path for a successful experience in high school and beyond. Your school guidance counsellor coordinates and leads the program and is your first contact for help with:
Student Life & Development
School and program options
Course options and selection
Earning your diploma
Support Services
Emotional & mental health support
Coping at school
Social Skills & responsibility
Study Skills
Planning Life After High School
Career planning
Post-Secondary education
Apprenticeships
Going to work
Meet the team!
Ms. Stuart
Secondary
Learning Support Teacher
Gr 9-10 Students in Locally Developed Pathway
Gr 11-12 Students in Workplace Pathway
Special Education Regional Program Students (CIP & LSP)
Ms. Primeau
Guidance and Student Success ILT
Last names A - J
Quinte Ballet Students
Ms. Apperley
Student Success Lead Teacher
Lijo Mathew
Social Worker
If you would Like to see Lijo, please book an appointment with your guidance counsellor first.
Lijo is currently on leave.
Amanda Van Straten
Social Worker
Counselling, Resource Connection, Crisis Intervention, and other support (problem solving, advocacy, conflict resolution)
Emma Gaylord
Public Health Nurse
Available on Thursdays in the guidance office.
Mental Health Resources
Kids Help Phone offers free 24/7 counselling and referral services. Call 1-800-668-6868, or text CONNECT to 686868
School Mental Health Ontario has a number of great resources for students, parents and families
Children’s Mental Health Services provides service for children, youth and their families 24/7 by calling 613-966-3100; or, free, confidential, voluntary service is available online
General Information & Resources
Aspen Student Portal Guide - for Viewing Published Report Cards
Charger Connection - If you are in need of some basic necessities (i.e. warm clothes, food, glasses, etc.), please fill out the following form and the CSS staff will do their best to ensure we can help you get what you need.