Student Services/Resource Department

Special Education staff work with all GCVI students but are especially focused on students who are identified as exceptional through an IPRC or who have accommodations outlined in an Individual Education Plan.  See the link to the parent’s guide below, for details.

Parents’ Guide to the Individual Education Plan

Transition Resource Guide

Parent’s Guide to Special Education: The Identification Placement and Review Committee Process

Through the Resource Room, Special Education staff offer a variety of tools, strategies and programs that promote the success of all students at meeting course expectations and completing class work. We offer:

Student Software Support Internet research and word processing Reading and Writing Software

Individual Assistance Individual assistance to develop organizational and study skills Individual attention in any subject area during class time Suggestions to classroom teachers as to how best to meet student needs

Work, Assignment and Test Completion Resource Room is a quiet work place open through out the school day Resource Room is available as a pre-arranged space to write tests and exams Resource Room is open for extra time on tests and exams for students requiring accommodations Resource Room computers are also available for student use and allow students to coordinate work done outside of school through www.ugcloud.ca

How To Help Your Son or Daughter See Success in High School

1. Know what is going on in the school

• Look at the sign outside of the school
• Follow us on Twitter – @GuelphCVI
• Check the school website – http://www.ugdsb.on.ca/gcvi
• Come to School Council meetings
• Call and ask! 519-824-9800
• Know who your teen’s teachers are – ask to see his/her schedule at the start of each semester.
• Make sure your contact information is correct and on file at the school.
• Come to parent teacher nights, school council or any other school events.
• Know who your teen’s Vice-Principal is (A-L – C. Anstett and M-Z – B. McCabe)
• CALL – if you have concerns, notice changes in behaviour or have questions.
• Encourage your son or daughter to get involved with a club or team (we have many!)

      2. Help your son or daughter choose courses that will help them see success

• Ask the Gr. 8 teacher for advice on what level of classes your son or daughter should take (Academic, Applied, Essential)
• Consult with the Student Success Teacher (J. Goodreau) and/or the Special Education Resource Teacher (J. Hocken) at GCVI

Student Services Department

Teacher	Extension
Mr. Jamie Hocken       Email: [email protected] (Head of Student Services/Special Education Resource Teacher)	326
Ms. Jill Goodreau    Email: [email protected] (Student Success Teacher)	336