Parent & Guardian  Information

Guidance Counsellors

Guidance Counsellors - Guidance Counsellors are available to help set goals, explore post-secondary opportunities, coach students on self-advocacy skills, and to help talk through life challenges.  We can also help connect students with additional TDSB or community resources that can provide additional support.  

Michael Atzemis                

• Students with surnames       A - G             Ex 20044

• Assistant Curriculum Leader, Student Success & Grade 9 Transitions 

Lira Lolja               

• Students with surnames       H-O             Ex 20043

Karen McCormick             

• Students with surnames       P- Z              Ex 20042  

• Assistant Curriculum Leader, Guidance - Creating Pathways to Success

*Contact Student Services by calling Lisa Vaughan at  (416) 396-2355 and selecting option 2

Guidance Google Classrooms

It is very important that students join the Guidance Google Classroom and check the class regularly.  

To join the Guidance Google Classroom(s):

• Go to Google 

• Click the "waffle" icon at the top right corner

• Select Google Classroom from the icon apps

• Click the + icon in the top right

• Click Join Class

• Enter the join code for your grade

  • Grade 9/10 Google Classroom: foqjelw

  • Grade 11/12 Google Classroom: 5exaiy7

See us in Guidance if you have any difficulty joining!

Student Support Services 

• Child & Youth Worker Support -  Our CYW is Brad Hall is onsite several days a week.  Brad meets with students individually, as well as providing a range of in-school wellness groups, activities, and learning opportunities.  A guidance counsellor, administrator, or Special Education teacher can help connect you with Schantel.

• Social Work - Our Social Worker is Anita Roberto.  Students can access her support for a variety of reasons and can self-refer through their guidance counsellor or administrator.  Anita visits 1-2 times per week and is an excellent source for individual support or community referrals. A guidance counsellor or administrator can provide a referral to meet with Anita.

• Newcomer Settlement Worker - Our Settlement Worker is Kelly Vetiera.  You can book an appointment with Kelly by email at kvetira@tno-toronto.org  or by calling 647-296-0174 

Additional Programs & Services

• Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) - Groups are run to meet the needs of referred students.  Groups are created to meet the needs of our students and may focus on relationship skills, anxiety, social-emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, or anger.  Melanie and Jennifer are our facilitators and can be found in Room 123 on Thursdays.  Talk to your guidance counsellor to arrange an introduction!

• Urban Indigenous Education Centre - The TDSB Urban Indigenous Education Centre is pleased to offer a variety of services with the goal of closing the opportunity gap for Indigenous students.  An Itinerant Student Success Teacher, an Itinerant Culture and Traditions Instructor, a Child and Youth Counsellor, a Social Worker, Instructional Leaders and Community Liaison Workers collectively offer a wide range of services including: family advocacy and connection to community resources; one-on-one and group itinerant support; professional development and support for school staff; referrals and student networking within the Indigenous community.  For more information and a consent to service form, speak with your guidance counsellor or visit https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Community/Indigenous-Education

• Bereavement Support  - This group provides the opportunity to connect with peers who have also lost loved ones.  Activities are designed to honour memories, share stories, and pay tribute to relationships.  This group runs based on the needs of the school.  If you are experiencing grief and would like some support, speak with your guidance counsellor.  We will provide a space to talk about your experience, add you to our next group opportunity,  and provide links to community supports. 

School Information & Updates

Visit the EYCI online calendar for information on upcoming important dates.  Dates to look for  include: school council meetings,  report card distribution, parent-teacher nights, information sessions, scholarship deadlines, special schedule days, and more.

The Guidance Department emails a Guidance Update to families and students approximately every two weeks.  You can also follow us on Instagram @EYCIGuidance.

Guidance Counsellors host assemblies/classroom visits throughout the year  to discuss post-secondary planning.  These events are scheduled on the online calendar and materials will be posted in the Post-Secondary Planning sections of the Student Services website.

myBlueprint

Students in the Toronto District School Board use myBlueprint to:

• Plan their high school courses

• Check graduation requirements

• Complete Career Interest Inventories (Career Spectrum)

• Build their resume

• Research post-secondary options available  in Canada (workplace, university, apprenticeships, and colleges)

• Explore potential occupations

• Complete their mandatory, annual, Individual Pathways Plan (IPP)

They can also:

• Set & monitor goals

• Learn financial management skills

• Create a personal portfolio

To create a Parent Account, please follow the instructions posted below.  The MYBLUEPRINT button below will direct you to the site.