The Trinity College School guidance department endeavours to support the growth and development of every student.
How do we do this?
Through group and individual meetings at every grade level, our team of guidance professionals:
- Guide students to think about their values
- Grow awareness of educational pathways
- Educate about planning for the future
- Facilitate social-emotional understanding, development and education
We understand the importance of providing a safe and nurturing environment where students feel welcomed and affirmed. In addition, we are committed to working closely with parents and faculty to ensure a highly integrated approach to student support.
While at TCS, all students will have access to a guidance counsellor, assigned by house.
Academic & Post-Secondary Support
Counsellors support students with things such as:
- Course selection
- Goal setting (personal, academic and career development)
- Post-secondary and scholarship applications
- Enrichment opportunities
- Summer programs
Social-Emotional Support
Counsellors offer students the opportunity to explore, understand and work through personal issues such as:
- Self-esteem
- Stress
- Anger, sadness
- Motivation, perfectionism
- Conflicts with friends, roommates, family
- Grief/loss
- Sexuality and gender
While at TCS, students will also have the opportunity to participate in:
- University fairs (over 50 post-secondary institutions are hosted each year)
- University visits (a variety of campus tours are organized yearly)
- A comprehensive Grade 10 Career Studies course
- Grade 11 and 12 Guidance classes (non-credit) that focus on post-secondary research, applications, informed decision-making and transition
- PSAT testing (on-site) and SAT testing
