Welcome to the Bur Oak Secondary School Guidance Department!
One of the goals of the B.O.S.S. Guidance Department is to prepare our students for life beyond high school. To accomplish this we provide a wide range of support, information, guidance, and referrals that are tailored and specific to each student and their academic year. For example, during the fall, much of the work we do with grade 12 students is focused on the preparation and completion of college and university applications; with grade 10 students we concentrate on informing them about career realities and pathway choices.
We are available to support Bur Oak students with any academic, social, or emotional concerns they may have. The guidance office is open all day and is located beside the main office; students are welcome to come in at any time to make an appointment with a counselor. We are always happy to help - helping our students is our number one priority.
Grade 12s!
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The Guidance Team:
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Counsellor
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Specialty
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Dedicated to
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Email and Extension
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Ethan Milberg
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Head of Department
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Last names S to Z
International Visa Students
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ethan.milberg@yrdsb.ca
ext. 1192
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Gillian Andersen
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Specialist High Skills Major
Dual Credit
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Last Names A to G
Grade 9 & 11 Special Education Students
Current SHSM students
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gillian.andersen@yrdsb.ca
ext. 1195
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Ruth MacSween
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Community Involvement |
Last names H to L
Grade 10 & 12 Special Education Students
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ruth.macsween@yrdsb.ca
ext. 1194
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Matthew Vittore
For
Sarah Luz
(Currently on Leave)
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Advanced Placement
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Last names M to R
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matthew.vittore@yrdsb.ca
sarah.luz@yrdsb.ca
ext. 1193
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Carolynn Mar
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Administrative Assistant
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carolynn.mar@yrdsb.ca
ext. 1003
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Stay Updated:
Please visit this site frequently for updates. We are currently revisiting our social media communications and will be launching a new system to keep on top of Guidance items by grade and topics in the coming weeks.
How to Book an Appointment:
- Students must select a time that you will be available and not attending your live morning class.
- Be sure to be logged into your YRDSB Gapps Account to make your booking
- Appointments will take place by phone or Google Meet (with students). Please provide a phone number in the box listed as "WHERE" in the time request to held.
- Be sure not to write anything in the description box. We respect your privacy and this information could be visible to others.
- Click the Appointment Link for the appropriate counsellor for your assigned group.
- The counsellor will send you a confirmation whether your appointment was accepted.
- Please ensure you are prepared to attend your scheduled meetings.
Appointment Calendars: