WORK HABITS

People who work well with others and are self-regulating, reflective, reliable and responsible are usually successful in school and in life. Student work habits include completion of work; participation & effort; preparation & organization; attendance; and personal awareness and responsibility. 

GRADUATION ASSESSMENTS 

The Ministry of Education requires all students to write three mandatory Graduation Assessments as requirements for graduation. This includes the Graduation Numeracy Assessment (GNA) and two versions of the Graduation Literacy Assessment (GLA 10 and GLA 12). Results on these three assessments will be reported separately using a scale of 0-4 and included on student’s official transcript. 

CAPSTONE

All Grade 12s will be required to complete a Capstone presentation to meet graduation requirements. Please ask your CLC teachers for the details of of these capstones and process to be successful. 

STUDENT SERVICES

The goal of student services at MacNeill Secondary is to assist students in being successful in their schooling and in their lives.    Student services includes the following:  Counselling Centre, Career Resource Centre, the Learning Resource Centre, the Office Staff, the Library, the Community Health Nurse and the RCMP school liaison program.

COUNSELLING CENTRE

The Counselling Centre is located in on the opposite side of the main office and is available to all students who need some help with school, personal or family issues, their timetable, course planning and post-secondary or career information.   Students are encouraged to get to know your counsellor – they are here to help students succeed!   

COUNSELLING SERVICES

Personal

• Individual counselling about family or personal issues.
• Resolution of problems arising from difficulties related to conflicts with peers, in your classes and/or school policies.

Educational

• Course planning & timetabling leading to graduation, post-secondary education or employment.
• Assistance for students experiencing academic difficulties
• Scholarship information and application processes.
• Helping students register for post-secondary institutions.

Career

• Referring students to prospective employers who have contacted the school.
• Checking for prerequisite courses and requirements for various occupations.

At MacNeill Secondary, students are assigned to a counsellor based on their last name; however, students may see a different counsellor for unique circumstances, or as deemed appropriate after consultation.

CAREER RESOURCE CENTRE 

The Career Resource Centre is in the Counselling Centre and provides a tremendous range of scholarship, post-secondary and career information. Please make an appointment with our Career Advisor to learn about:

• University, college, technical, and vocational programs
• Possible careers and occupations
• Trade and apprenticeship training programs
• Job hunting skills, résumé preparation
• Scholarships, bursaries and financial aid applications

Application steps, processes & dates to universities & colleges