Our school counselor supports the personal, social, and emotional needs of students by:

• Providing a safe, confidential, and judgment free space for students to bring their thoughts, concerns, and emotions. 

• Offering Individual support when a student comes forward themselves or is identified by teachers or parents as struggling academically, socially or emotionally. 

• Facilitating positive communication and mediating conflict between students as well as between students and teachers.

• Conducts regular, informal check-ins with all students to ensure that every child has the chance to be heard, feel safe, and receive essential support.

Our school counselor works to provide family and community supports by:

• Building a strong rapport and community between the parents and QSI. 

• Providing family support as they pertain to students' comfort and achievement at QSI. 

• Supporting students and families through the transitions of arriving and leaving our community by offering: 

  • Individual check-ins 

  • Groups with other students also transitioning 

  • Transitional activities 

The school counselor works to support students needing academic support.

The counselor:

• Liaises with teachers and the QSI Learning Support Coordinators to assess, plan, and implement learning support

• Implements safety-netting and unit recovery programs for students needing additional time and support to achieve mastery 

Our school counselor helps prepare students for their post-secondary education by:

• Supporting students in preparing for college or university 

• Coordinating visits from international and local universities 

• Providing students with exposure and guidance on different career opportunities 

• Following-up with graduates and other former students to help determine the effectiveness of the school’s educational program and student services.