Guidance / Student Services

Who Are We?

Department Head: Don Lewis (Last Name L - Z ) P: 519-442-4477 Ext 275236
Guidance Counsellor: Sarah Purdy (Last Name A - K) P: 519-442-4477 Ext 275226
Guidance Counsellor: Jessica Tollar
Guidance Secretary: Stephanie Clark


Booking An Appointment

To see a counsellor, please use the link below to book a guidance appointment.

Book Here


Paris District Secondary School School Support Staff

Social Worker: Desiree Rayoff-Smith
School Nurse: Sarah Merkley

What Do We Do?

PDHS Student Services is committed to meeting the needs of our students. We feel that we serve a critical role in ensuring students have a successful high school experience. We help students with the following:

  • Transitions - Grade 8 & 9
  • Pathway and Course Selections
  • Preparing for Post-Secondary Life
  • Financing of Education
  • Connecting with Key Community Resources
  • Counselling and Life Management

We have a very approachable and caring staff in Student Services


Internet Resources



Grand Erie District School BoardWelcome to Secondary SchoolStudent Handbook
Allowed Community Involvement BrochureGEDSB Pathways
     
Community Involvement Fillable FormCourse Descriptions - PDHSGr. 9 Course Selection Sheet (for New to GEDSB)Gr. 10-12 Course Selection Sheet (for NEW to GEDSB)High School Registration Form
     
 Turning Point BrochureMyBlueprintElearning Opt-Out