Intermediate Guidance

Our intermediate guidance teachers provide guidance and support as students transition within elementary schools and on to high school.

How do we support students?

Provide guidance and support as students transition from elementary to high school;
Exposure to a variety of pathways such as: Apprenticeship, College, Community Living, University, Workplace;

Develop students' independence in acquiring the skills needed for career/life planning and making informed decisions;
Promote positive mental health and supporting well-being and resilience;
Assist students with setting and achieving personal goals; and
Encourage students to identify their strengths and interests, what opportunities are available to them, and work towards setting goals.

Ontario's Ministry of Education is committed to addressing system discrimination and helping to break down barriers for Indigenous, Black, and racialized students, students from low-income households, students with disabilities, and students with special education needs. As part of this commitment, the Ministry of Education is removing Academic and Applied courses (de-streaming) in Grade 9 and implementing de-streamed courses. Please click here to view an updated Grade 9 Course Selection planning document. Note that this document will continue to be updated. Please contact your Intermediate Guidance teacher for further details on course selection.

Location of teachers

Our Intermediate Guidance teachers support the following schools:

Ms. Dehaney - St. Mary Catholic Secondary School

Schools supported by Ms. Dehaney include;

Father Fenélon Catholic School
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School
St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School (Uxbridge)
St. Monica Catholic School
St. Wilfrid Catholic School
Virtual Program at St. Andre Bessette Catholic School

Ms. Hottot - All Saints Catholic Secondary School & Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School

Schools supported by Ms. Hottot include:

St. Bernadette Catholic School
St. Bridget Catholic School
St. Francis de Sales Catholic School
St. John Paul II Catholic School
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School
St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School

Mr. Oldman - Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School

Schools supported by Mr. Oldman include:

St. Bernard Catholic School
St. Christopher Catholic School (French Immersion)
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School (French Immersion)
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School (French Immersion)
St. Leo Catholic School (French Immersion)
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic School
St. Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School
St. Paul Catholic School
St. Theresa Catholic School
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School (French Immersion)

Ms. Mikhail - Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School

Schools supported by Ms. Mikhael include:

Good Shepherd Catholic School
Sir Albert Love Catholic School
St. Anne Catholic School
St. Christopher Catholic School
St. John Bosco Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School (Oshawa)
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School

Ms. Black - Regional Arts and Media Program

All Saints - Grades 7 & 8 Regional Arts and Media Program Students

Ms. Ilasz - Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School

Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School

Ms. Casey - Holy Family Catholic School

Schools supported by Ms. Casey include:

Holy Family Catholic School

Ms. Marshall - Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School & Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School

Schools supported by Ms. Marshall include:

St. André Bessette Catholic School
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School
St. James Catholic School
St. Josephine Bakhita Catholic School
St. Jude Catholic School
St. Patrick Catholic School
St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School

Education and Career/Life planning framework

The Education and Career/Life Planning framework is a four-step inquiry process that students should be asking themselves. To learn more, read the Ministry of Education's Creating Pathways to Success document.

Who Am I?

Knowing Yourself

What are my God-given gifts and talents?
What are my interests?
What is my preferred learning style?
Who helps me develop my skills?
How can my skills and strengths help me in school? In my community? In my parish?

What experiences have guided me along my faith journey?

What Are My Opportunities?

Exploring Opportunities

How can I develop Christian leadership?
How can I become involved at school? In my community? In my parish?

What teams and clubs can I join?
Where can I volunteer my time?
What do I learn about myself when I participate in clubs and teams?
What field of work interests me?

Who Do I Want to Become?

Making Decisions and Setting Goals

What contribution is God calling me to make?
What goals do I have for myself?
What do I learn about myself when I set goals?

How do my goals change as I get older?
What kind of person do I want to become?
How do I demonstrate my Catholic character?

What Is My Plan for Achieving My Goals?

Achieving Goals and Making Transitions

What do I need to do to achieve my goals?
Who can help me achieve my goals?
What do I learn about myself when I reach a goal?
What do I do when I encounter a problem?

Who can I go to for support?
How does my faith support me in challenging times?

Activities to support learning

Activities to support learning may include:

Activities that support the Ontario curriculum and develop of learning skills (executive skills);
Career Days, guest speakers, and post-secondary school visits;

Exposure to Skilled Trades and secondary programs (Cooperative Education, OYAP, Dual-Credit, SHSM) that support pathways exploration;
Community activities – cross panel experiences with local secondary schools;
Experiential learning activities – connecting curriculum to real life experiences; and
Support with IPP (Individual Pathway Plan) development – MyBlueprint.