Direct Line to the GUIDANCE Department: 613-834-4500 ext. 2
Guidance Counsellors
Christine Gagné - christine.gagne@ocdsb.ca - Grades 9 and 10
Roberte Vincent - roberte.vincent@ocdsb.ca - Grades 11 and 12
Christine Gagné, Dept. Head of Guidance christine.gagne@ocdsb.ca
Guidance Office Assistant
Heidi Holtslander - heidi.holtslander@ocdsb.ca
Academic Records
To request or discuss Academic Records, contact Heidi Holtslander, Guidance Office Assistant at
heidi.holtslander@ocdsb.ca - extension 2011
Students are asked to visit the Guidance office before school, during lunch or after school to book appointments with their counsellors.
The Guidance counsellor's goal is to ensure your child’s academic success. They advise on course selection, appropriate level and pathway options for post-secondary decisions. Counsellors also provide personal counselling, as well as referral service to other professionals in our school:
Psychologist
Rideauwood Counsellor
Social Worker
Youth Services Worker
Please visit the Guidance office for various information such as:
Apprenticeships
College Programs
Coop program
Job opportunities in the community
Scholarships offered by various agencies
Specialist High Skills Major
Tutoring by students and professionals
University programs
Volunteer opportunities
Important Student and Parent Information:
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
College and University-Research and Applying
University and College Information Sessions
Applying to College Information
Applying to University Information
Youth Advisory Committee
Our Youth Advisory Committee is recruiting youth ages 13-24
Discover Year http://www.discoveryear.ca
Grad Information:
Grad Requirements
Certificates for Graduates