STUDENT SERVICES (GUIDANCE & COUNSELLING)

The Student Services Department at SCHS is staffed by professional counsellors who provide a comprehensive program of guidance and counselling services. The services are intended to aid individuals in making career choices, in overcoming problems which may interfere with their studies, and in acquiring skills which will be useful in making sound and satisfying life choices. The Student Services Department offers the following services to students.

A. Educational Counseling

       - selection of courses

       - program planning

       - graduation requirements

       - post-secondary education entrance requirements

       - study skills

B. Financial Assistance

       - scholarship information

       - bursaries, grants and loans information for high school

       - bursaries, grants and loans information for post-secondary education

C. Career Counseling

       - exploration of values, interests, abilities and needs

       - establishment of career goals

       - exploration of related occupations

D. Personal Counselling

       - confidential discussion of personal concerns

       - conflict resolution

Students can see a counsellor by making an appointment or on a drop-in basis. To make an appointment with one of the counsellors, students or parents may see the Student Services’ secretary, Mrs. Skorija, or telephone 780.973.3301.

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Numerous awards and scholarships are awarded each fall, some are described below.  Students are encouraged to check the Student Services Department for more details.  Students and parents are also encouraged to check the following web sites for additional information on scholarships:

www.alis.gov.ab.ca

www.canlearn.ca

www.scholarshipscanada.com

www.studentawards.com

Sturgeon School Division Scholarship 

$1,000 will be awarded to each Grade 12 student who has achieved an average of 80% or higher and meets the criteria; see Student Services for details.

Sturgeon School Division Bookmarks

An engraved bookmark is awarded by the Division to all students who receive at least an 80% average in 25 credits; 5 must be in English.  Work Experience, Special Projects, Learning Strategies and Locally Developed Courses are not included when calculating averages.

Sturgeon School Division Pen/Pencil Sets

An engraved pen/pencil set is awarded to the student achieving the highest average in grade 10, 11 and 12.

Knowledge & Employability Awards

Pins are awarded to students in the Program who have made significant improvement in the academic subjects.  A medal will be awarded to the student who made the greatest improvement in academic subjects.

Alberta Teachers’ Association Scholarships

The Sturgeon Local of the ATA sponsors two scholarships of $400 each to students who have an average of 75% or higher and are entering the Faculty of Education.  Students may contact the counsellor for application forms.  An award is presented by the Local to the student with the highest academic standing in Grade 12.

Alexander Rutherford Scholarships

Scholarships to a maximum of $2,500 are awarded based on a student’s achievement in grades 10, 11 and/or 12.

Frank Robinson Memorial Award

This scholarship of $500 was instituted to provide financial help to graduating students who have enrolled in a post-secondary institution.  Criteria:  The student must have achieved an average of more than 65% in four Grade 12 level core subjects:  one must be English, and must be the most deserving students because of their help and support to other students, their contribution to the development of a positive, harmonious atmosphere in the school, and development of a strong school spirit among students and staff.

Governor General’s Academic Medal

This medal is awarded to the grade 12 student with the highest academic average in grade 11 and 12.

Halina Dudzic Memorial Awards

Awards up to $250 are awarded to students who earn the highest overall final marks in each English level.

Sturgeon Composite Concert Band Scholarship

The band parents’ association, which supports the Concert Band, awards a $600 scholarship to one graduating member of the Concert Band.  The selection is made by the students based on criteria relating to the individual’s contribution to the organization.

In addition to the above awards, each year a variety of other award winners are recognized at our Academic Awards Night (November 22^nd, 2011) and Athletic Awards (June 7^th, 2012).

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