Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I access academic support?
Where can I access academic support?
- Subject Specific Teacher
- Reaching out to your subject specific teacher may be the fastest and most effective way to get help with coursework.
- Special Education Teacher
- Mr. Moyer, the gifted coordinator, is available for individual appointments.
- They can help you to get organized, review assignments, and manage your time.
What are the required number of gifted classes?
What are the required number of gifted classes?
- Students in grade 9 and 10 are required to take four special education courses offered for the intellectually gifted.
- Students in Grade 11 and 12 are required to take two special education courses for the intellectually gifted.
Is there someone who can support me with my social-emotional well being?
Is there someone who can support me with my social-emotional well being?
- Guidance Counsellors
- Every student at Northern has an assigned guidance counsellor based on the first letter of your last name.
- Jenny Sohn (sem. 1) / Leslie Usin-Rojas (sem. 2) – B, C, D, E, I– Jenny.Sohn@tdsb.on.ca Leslie.Usin-Rojas@tdsb.on.ca
- If you and your guidance counsellor agree that you would benefit from additional support they can discuss the options with you.
Are there any tools available to help me get organized?
Are there any tools available to help me get organized?
Other tools include:
Other tools include:
- Google Calendar (syncs with Google Classroom)
- Google Keep
- Personal agendas
- Reminders app
- To-do lists
Each tool has its own advantages so be sure to find what works best for you!
Each tool has its own advantages so be sure to find what works best for you!
Is there Brightspace support available?
Is there Brightspace support available?
Brightspace Resources:
Brightspace Resources:
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