School Counselling Office
Welcome to the GMHS School Counselling Department. Our office is located on the first floor, room 1002.
Our team:
Ms. Burchby-Martin (Last name A-L) jburchbymartin@rockyview.ab.ca
Ms. Duggan (Last name M-Z) eduggan@rockyview.ab.ca
Please feel free to e-mail or call for appointment (403-948-5935) to the School Counselling Department. As School Counsellors, we are here to assist students in the following areas:
- Academic Advising
- Career/Post Secondary Advising
- Timetable Setup and Changes
- Personal Counselling
- Referrals to outside counselling and other resources
Mental Health and Community Supports
Some common numbers we provide to student's and their families to access Mental Health Supports in the community include:
- Access Mental Health: call 403-943-1500 or WALK IN (Tuesday and Thursdays 1-3:30pm at AHS Annex Building)
- Health Link: 811
- Distress Centre: Phone 403-266-4357 (24 hrs) or online counselling @ www.distresscentre.com
- Free 24 Hour Family Violence Helpline: 403-234-7233 (SAFE) to speak with a counsellor or to access the Child, Youth and Family Support Programs or other appropriate services.
- Woods Homes CRT: Text: 587-315-5000 (24 hrs) or Phone: 1-800-563-6106
- Connect Teen: Phone 403-264-8336 (24 hrs) or Text: 587-333-2724 (Evenings/Weekends)
- Kid's Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (24 hr, bilingual)
- Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs)
- Centre for Sexuality: Phone: 403-283-5580 info@centreforsexuality.ca
- Calgary Hospice Children's Grief Counselling: https://www.hospicecalgary.ca/childrens-grief-centre
- Non Suicidal Self Injury Parent Information Sheet click here
Community Services Guide for Youth
Apply for Mechanics 10-20-30 at Cam Clark Ford:
http://rvsclc.rockyview.ab.ca/programs/mechanics
My Blueprint
My Blueprint is a one stop shop for information on post-secondary and career pursuits. Includes information on post-secondary programs and their admission requirements, scholarships and exploring career paths! Students and parents can create profiles.
Activation code for new users: "mustangs"
MY PASS
All students must register by their gr 12 year.
My Pass Instructions- Get you High School Transcripts and register for Diploma Rewrites:
https://public.education.alberta.ca/PASI/myPass/Welcome/Index
Click here for instructions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3VGsnrhIg4
High School Diploma Requirements:
Alberta High School Diploma Requirements:
https://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mychildslearning/alberta_high_school_diploma.html
How to finance your Post-Secondary Education:
Alberta Student Aid
This Government of Alberta website will provide you with information to applying for scholarships, like the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship and provide you with information on student loans.
https://studentaid.alberta.ca/
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship
If you are wondering how your averages are calculated for the Rutherford scholarship, please visit this link! It is especially helpful for those of you wondering how taking -1 or -2 classes effect your averages!
Main Scholarship Websites
Student's can use these external websites to create profiles and access thousands of scholarships available!
- Scholartree.ca
- Scholarshipscanada.com
- yconic.com
Rockyview Schools Scholarships
- Rocky View Teachers' Scholarships (for students graduating with a Certificate of Achievement)
To be awarded to students with an active apprenticeship ID number or entering the first or second year of study in a full time post secondary program. The award is made on the basis of final grades obtained on 36 credits as specified on application form. Award varies. Application available from your school counsellor.
- Rocky View Teachers' Scholarships (for students graduating with a High School Diploma)
Must attend a Post-Secondary Program. Must have an 80% average (totaling 25 credits) in their best grade 12 subjects or advanced 3000 level CTS marks. One subject must be English 30-1 or 30-2. Award varies. Applications available from your school counsellor.
