Sackville High Guidance

What do School Counsellors do?

School counsellors provide a number of services, including:

• Emotional, social, developmental, and behavioural support

• Personal counselling

• Academic advising and support

• Post-secondary and career awareness, exploration, planning and development

• Collaboration and coordination of resources within the school and the community

• Consultations with parents, teachers, support staff, and administrators

• School crisis intervention

When should I contact my counsellor?

Students can contact their guidance counsellor for help with:

• Academic concerns

• Issues regarding social and/or emotional well-being

• Accessing local supports/resources

• Interpersonal conflicts

• Class scheduling and courses

• Career exploration

• College/post-secondary planning

How do I make an appointment?

• Stop by the guidance office and see Mrs. Avery.  She will book an appointment for you.

• You can also call or email your counsellor for an appointment.  Contact info is on our home page.