Division Career Counselling
Our St. Paul Education Regional Division No. 1 Career Counselling program aims to increase high school completion and, with the help from our Career Counsellors, help students be successful both in school and after high school. Our Career Counsellors meet individually with grade 9-12 students to discuss and assist with the following topics:
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High school course planning and review of graduation requirements
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High school and summer programs
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Career assessment and interest inventories
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Researching occupations
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Post-secondary planning and applications
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Writing resume and cover letter
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Job interviews and job search
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Finding and applying for scholarships/funding
We also offer many services to students and parents:
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Access to myBlueprint, our online career and life planning program for grades 7-12
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Classroom and evening presentations and workshops on a variety of topics, such as career planning, Personality Dimensions, funding post-secondary, writing scholarship essays, and study skills
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Organize guest speakers and field trips to post-secondary institutions
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Organize our annual ELAA Post-Secondary Night in the fall
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Coordinate our local scholarship program
Division Career Counselling
Our St. Paul Education Regional Division No. 1 Career Counselling program aims to increase high school completion and, with the help from our Career Counsellors, help students be successful both in school and after high school. Our Career Counsellors meet individually with grade 9-12 students to discuss and assist with the following topics:
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High school course planning and review of graduation requirements
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High school and summer programs
-
Career assessment and interest inventories
-
Researching occupations
-
Post-secondary planning and applications
-
Writing resume and cover letter
-
Job interviews and job search
-
Finding and applying for scholarships/funding
We also offer many services to students and parents:
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Access to myBlueprint, our online career and life planning program for grades 7-12
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Classroom and evening presentations and workshops on a variety of topics, such as career planning, Personality Dimensions, funding post-secondary, writing scholarship essays, and study skills
-
Organize guest speakers and field trips to post-secondary institutions
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Organize our annual ELAA Post-Secondary Night in the fall
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Coordinate our local scholarship program
Our Career Counsellors
Angele Morrison, Division Career Counsellor
Angele works with grade 12 students at the Regional High School, grade 9-12 students at the F.G. Miller Jr/Sr High School, and Elk Point Outreach School. If you have any questions for Angele, you can reach her at 780-614-7458 or email: morrange@sperd.ca
Susan Kotowich-Dubrule, Division Career Counsellor
Susan works closely with our grade 10 and 11 students at St. Paul Regional High School and grade 9-12 students at Ecole Mallaig School. Susan can be contacted at 780-614-7803 or email: kotosusa@sperd.ca
Deborah Mandrusiak, Division Career Counsellor
Deborah works with our grade 9-12 students at Two Hills School, Two Hills Mennonite School, New Myrnam School and St. Paul Alternate Education Centre. Deb can be contacted at 780-614-1295 or email: manddebo@sperd.ca
Cheryl Lindquist, Career Counsellor
Cheri works out of the Heinsburg Community School with students in grade 9-12. You can contact Cheri at 780-943-3913 or email: lindcher@sperd.ca
Doris Vallee, Career Counsellor
Doris is available to meet with grade 9 - 12 students and families at the Ashmont School. To schedule an appointment with Doris, please contact the school at 780-726-3777 or email her at valldori@sperd.ca
Upcoming Events and Career Calendar
2022 ELAA Post-Secondary Night
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 @ 7:00 - 8:30pm
In the gymnasium of St. Paul Regional High School
This year we are excited to plan a return to an in-person Post-Secondary Night at St. Paul Regional High School. This big event will take place on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 7:00 - 8:30pm. Students and parents can come to learn more about their options after high school and explore over 20 different post-secondary institutions across Alberta, as well as the RCMP and Canadian Forces. Check out their programs, student support services, and student life and get answers to your questions. This event is open to all students in our school division and surrounding communities, regardless of grade level, as well as their families.
Below is our Google Career Calendar with important post-secondary dates and deadlines, as well as scholarship deadlines to help our students and parents stay on track this year.
High School Planning
High School Diploma Graduation Requirements:
The requirements indicated in this chart are the minimum requirements for a student to attain an Alberta High School Diploma. The requirements for entry into post-secondary institutions and workplaces may require additional and/or specific courses.
100 CREDITS including the following:
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS – 30 LEVEL (English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2)
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SOCIAL STUDIES – 30 LEVEL (Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2)
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MATHEMATICS – 20 LEVEL (Mathematics 20-1, Mathematics 20-2 or Mathematics 20-3)
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SCIENCE – 20 LEVEL (Science 20, Science 24, Biology 20, Chemistry 20 or Physics 20)
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10 (3 CREDITS)
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CAREER AND LIFE MANAGEMENT (3 CREDITS)
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10 CREDITS IN ANY COMBINATION FROM:
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Career and Technology Studies (CTS) courses
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Fine Arts courses
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Second Languages courses
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Physical Education 20 and/or 30
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Knowledge and Employability courses
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Registered Apprenticeship Program courses
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Locally developed/acquired and authorized courses in CTS, fine arts, second languages or Knowledge and Employability occupational courses
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10 CREDITS IN ANY 30-LEVEL COURSE FROM (IN ADDITION TO A 30-LEVEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS AND A 30-LEVEL SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE AS SPECIFIED ABOVE)
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30-level locally developed/acquired and authorized courses
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Advanced level (3000 series) in Career and Technology Studies courses
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30-level Work Experience courses
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30-level Knowledge and Employability courses
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30-level Registered Apprenticeship Program courses
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30-level Green Certificate Specialization courses
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Special Projects 30
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We also work with students who are working towards their Certificates of High School Achievement. More information about the requirements for this can be found in our Guide to Education.
Diploma Exams
Students taking the following courses will have a diploma exam to write.
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Biology 30
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Chemistry 30
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English Language Arts 30–1
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English Language Arts 30–2
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Français 30–1
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French Language Arts 30–1
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Mathematics 30–1
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Mathematics 30–2
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Physics 30
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Science 30
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Social Studies 30–1
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Social Studies 30–2
Students will prepare for these exams in class, however there are many other resources available to students and parents. These Guides for Students are very helpful and provide students with more information about diploma exams to hopefully increase their likelihood of success. Another option is Diplomax and Rock the Diploma provide diploma prep courses for students. Here's a great video about the 9 Best Scientific Study Tips to help you better prepare for your upcoming exams.
Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)
RAP allows high school students who are interested in a trade to begin their apprenticeships while still being a full-time student. Students can earn high school credits and be eligible for a RAP Scholarship in their graduating year. More information about this program can be found at Tradesecrets.
Green Certificate
The Green Certificate allows students to earn high school credits while gaining hands-on experience working in one of the following areas: Bee Keeper Production, Cow–Calf Beef Production, Dairy Production, Equine Technician, Feedlot Beef Production, Field Crop Production, Irrigated Field Crop Production, Sheep Production, and Swine Production.
Post Secondary Planning
It's never too early to start planning for post-secondary! Because admission requirements change frequently, we advise our students to go directly on the school's website to find the most up to date information. Here's a list of post-secondary schools in Alberta:
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