Hello Vikings!
 
We hope you are staying healthy and safe during these difficult times!  Here are some updates and resources for you.  Please note that we don’t know some answers right now but as soon as we do, we will share them with you.  You can connect with your Guidance Counsellor via email: https://wci.wrdsb.ca/ if you have specific questions, etc.
 
School Resources:
The Ontario government launched its “Learn at Home” website on March 20th.  It is not mandatory and does not count for marks.  If you are looking for ideas to keep you busy this week, be sure to check it out!  The WRDSB has also launched a website for learning at home that you can find here: WRDSB@Home.  More information will be added as it becomes available. 

Nutrition for Learning (NFL):
NFL is running pop-up locations for access to healthy, nutritious food during the day. Check out their website each day to learn where they will be and at what time. Visit: https://www.nutritionforlearning.ca/popupsnacks.

Mental Health Resources:
If you are needing to speak to someone regarding mental health, Kids Help Phone (https://kidshelpphone.ca/) or Here 247 (https://here247.ca/) are two great resources. In addition, KW Counselling is now offering FREE video conferencing until April 5th.  More information can be found here.  Click here for WRDSB’s List of Mental Health Resources. Remember, asking for help is a sign of strength!

Update for Post-Secondary Applications:
Below are the links to the University of Waterloo and WLU’s responses to the impact of COVID-19 on Future Students. As more information becomes available, we will share it here.
Wilfrid Laurier University
University of Waterloo

Pre-AP/AP:
AP: If you are writing AP Exams this year, more information will be sent out from AP Canada as of Friday, April 3rd to teachers and we will then update you after that time.

Pre-AP/AP Applications: We do not have any more information as to applying to Pre-AP or AP at WCI for next year (this doesn’t normally take place until the end of April/beginning of May).  More information will be shared as it becomes available.

Help Share Guidance Classroom Codes:
We need your help!  As we move to an online world, we would really love to get all of our students connected to their grade’s Guidance Google Classroom.  If you would share the following codes, we would really appreciate it!  Thanks so much and stay safe, Vikings!

WCI Guidance Classroom Codes:
Grade 9: dyrvca2
Grade 10: cqenpby
Grade 11: vdswyhq
Grade 12 & 12+: wpxi5gx