http://www.howtostudy.com - Discover proven ways to study not just harder, but smarter!
http://www.testtakingtips.com - Helps you to learn proper note taking, studying and test taking strategies that are a vital part of improving your grade on exams as well as your academic success.
www.albertahealthservices.ca - Exam stress: Check out www.albertahealthservices.ca and type in ‘exam stress’. You’ll find practical and helpful tips to get you through the rigors of high school exams.
http://alis.alberta.ca/index.html - One stop shopping for all things Career and post-secondary Investigation related. It is a provincial gateway for career, learning, employment information and services. Will help you find all the info you need to know about any future career path you may want to follow and how to get there.
https://www2.careercruising.com/default/cplogin/EICS - Innovative career planning tool dedicated to engage and inspire students and help them to achieve to their full potential. Offers personality profiles and inventories to help students refine their areas of interest and hosts educational opportunities across Canada. Requires a username (which is EICS-OLMP student number) and a password. If students are unsure of their password, please come see a counsellor and they can help you get going.
http://studentaid.alberta.ca - Student Aid Alberta is the place to go for all things related to Scholarships and Financial Aid. Learn about everything from school and program eligibility, to loan limits, to education costs. Application for the Alexander Rutherford is achieved through this website.
Personal and Mental Health Support Links:
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca - Access information regarding substance use, self-harm, or other mental health concerns through this site. Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC), now part of Alberta Health Services, provides excellent information about resources, prevention and treatment of drug and alcohol abuse.
http://www.cmha.ca - Canadian Mental Health Association offers this site to raise awareness of mental health problems that can affect teen lives and to provide practical tools and suggestions to support high school students.
www.the-family-centre.com - The Family Centre offers a wide range of programs and services to individuals and families including counselling for individuals, couples, families and groups.
https://www.anxietybc.com - Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health illness in Canada. This website has my anxiety plans (MAPs) to help you understand and manage anxiety. Empower yourself by watching our educational videos, and downloading the MindShift app.
https://www.drugrehab.com/ - No one tries a drug with the hopes of becoming addicted. Teens may try alcohol because they saw their parents drinking, or they may try marijuana because their friends offered it to them. Drugs and alcohol have a greater effect on teens than on adults and signs of addiction can be difficult to see or understand. This site is a huge help, it is not only information but there are people you can talk to and connect with that can help.
Parent Links:
http://talkingcanhelp.ca - Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
http://www.search-institute.org/content/40-developmental-assets-adolescents-ages-12-18 - This wonderful site lists the 40 developmental assets for adolescents and provides examples of ways to 'take action' in supporting our teens.
https://www.drugrehab.com/guides/parents/ Parents should stay informed about what their children do and what is going in their lives. In order to prevent kids from abusing drugs or help them recover from addiction, parents should understand drug addiction and the effects it has on teens.
Post-Secondary Links:
ALBERTA
Alberta College of Art and Design
Grande Prairie Regional College
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
CANADA
NEW! myPass Secure self-service website for high school students to view and print diploma exam result statements, order transcripts etc.
Apply Alberta is an online application system that allows students to apply to one or more post-secondary institutions and authorize transcript transfers between participating institutions in the province.
Alberta High School Diploma Requirements
CanLearn - Award information, career planning, and financial aid
Canada Education and Savings Planning
Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
Universities and Colleges in Alberta
INTERNATIONAL
Studying Abroad: Recognition of Foreign Credentials