Helping every student flourish
Student Services
Health & Well-being
Student well-being is foundational to learning. We support students in building self-awareness, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging.
This includes:
- Social-emotional learning and mental health support
- Guidance with peer relationships, stress, and personal challenges
- Developmentally appropriate programming across Kâ12
- Access to counselling and health services
- Promotion of healthy habits, including physical and emotional well-being
Our goal is to equip students with the skills and confidence to navigate challenges, both in school and beyond.
Academics
We support students in developing the skills, strategies, and confidence needed to succeed in a rigorous academic environment.
This includes:
- Learning support for a range of student needs
- Study skills, organization, and time management
- Differentiation and classroom accommodations
- Targeted interventions and enrichment opportunities
- Support for inclusive learning and accessibility
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By working closely with teachers, we ensure that students can fully access and engage with both the IB framework and Alberta curriculum.
Post-Secondary Planning
In the Senior School years, Student Services helps students plan for life beyond graduation with clarity and purpose.
This includes:
- Course selection aligned with pathways and goals
- Guidance through post-secondary applications and decisions
- Support with essays, references, and timelines
- Exposure to universities, programs, and career pathways
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Students are supported in making thoughtful, informed decisions about their future, grounded in their strengths, interests, and aspirations.
Student Services FAQs
What is Student Services at STS?
Student Services supports the academic, social-emotional, health and post-secondary development of students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. A collaborative team â including learning strategists, counsellors, post-secondary counsellors, educational assistants, a school nurse and psychologist â works alongside teachers to support students at every stage of their journey.
What does a Learning Strategist do?
Learning Strategists support students in developing the habits, skills, and strategies that help them learn effectively and confidently. This may include support with organization, study routines, executive functioning, self-advocacy, accommodations, and classroom learning strategies.
What do Guidance Counsellors support?
Guidance Counsellors support students’ social-emotional well-being and help them navigate the challenges and changes that naturally come with growing up. They provide guidance, check-ins, skill-building, and age-appropriate support to help students build resilience, self-awareness, and healthy coping strategies.
What role do Educational Assistants play?
Educational Assistants are an important part of the Student Services team and the school’s wrap-around approach to student support. They work closely with students and teachers in the classroom to help implement strategies, reinforce learning, and support student success in meaningful and practical ways.
How does support evolve across Kindergarten to Grade 12?
Student Services walks alongside students at every stage. In the younger years, support focuses on building confidence, healthy habits, and a strong foundation for learning. Through Middle School, the focus shifts toward independence, self-awareness, and navigating increasing academic and social demands. In Senior School, support continues alongside post-secondary planning, career exploration, and preparation for life beyond STS â so students leave feeling ready, not just qualified.
What kind of post-secondary support is available?
Post-Secondary Guidance Counsellors work with Middle and Senior School students as they explore future pathways and navigate the post-secondary planning process. This includes support with applications, timelines, research, and finding opportunities that reflect each student’s interests, goals, and strengths.
How does Student Services work with families?
Partnership with families is an important part of how Student Services operates. By working collaboratively with students, teachers, and parents or guardians, the team helps create a consistent and supportive approach â so every student feels known, supported, and set up to thrive.
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