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GUIDANCE/CAREER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

  
The Guidance/Career Education Department at Markville Secondary School provides a variety of services for students, teachers, and parents. In a world that is changing to rapidly, counselors will assist students in making informed decisions regarding their educational, career, and personal concerns. The Guidance/Career Education Department is open from 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. Students may select the counsellor of their choice. Counseling is available on either an individual or small group basis. Counselors will assists students in resolving personal and/or social difficulties, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and developing their interpersonal skills. Counselors will work with students in planning their high school program in order to meet their educational and career goals. The focus will be upon creating a program that is best suited to their abilities, aptitudes, interests and future plans. Information about such things as night school, summer school, scholarships, leaderships opportunities, conferences, and Community Service hours is also available. In addition, Markville receives support from outside agencies such as Evergreen Hospice.