Student Services
Guidance Counsellors
Guidance Counsellors are available to answer questions related to timetables, career planning, personal and social issues, special educational needs, and to suggest possible referrals to appropriate school personnel and outside agencies.
Ms. E. Byrne (A-E) - 613-823-1663 ext. 2011
Mr. M. Buccino (F-M) - 613-823-1663 ext. 2013
Ms. N. Chiasson (N-Z) - 613-823-1663 ext. 2012
Student Services Office Administrator: Ms. C. Nicolo - 613-823-1663 ext. 2015
The direct number to the Student Services Department is 613-823-5033.
Resource Department
Grade 7/8 Resource Teachers:
Mrs. Suzanne Hayes (Gr. 7) and
Ms. Joy Delbaere (Gr. 8)
Grade 9-12 Resource Teachers: Ms. Anne Marie LeBrun, Mr. Moe Pelletier, Ms. Eileen Tosky-McKinnon
Student Success Teacher: Ms. Tricia Frias
Community Involvement Activities
Check the school's website for listings of current volunteer opportunities.
IMPORTANT: Student Schedules
Please note that preparing for the first day of school at St. Mother Teresa High School is a multi-layered process that involves many people. Our team is experienced and on track for a successful opening. We kindly ask students and parents to refrain from individualized requests regarding schedules during the time leading up to the first day of school on September 3rd.
Please note any information students may 'know' about their schedule is not confirmed as adjustments are continually being made in the days leading up to the opening of school. Student schedules will be posted in my.studentinfo.ca on Monday, September 2nd.
Grades 11-12: Students are expected to follow their posted schedule, even if they want to request a course change. Please note that not all requests for course changes can be accommodated due to class sizes, timetable fit and course availability. Course Change Request forms will be available in Student Services starting, Tuesday, September 3rd.
Grades 9 & 10: Students are not permitted to change their elective courses. As shared many times during the course selection process, students must take the elective course they requested.
7&8: A great deal of time and consideration has gone into creating balanced classes by our staff in collaboration with our feeder schools. For this reason, we do not accommodate class change requests. Additionally, we recognize that students are currently able to view schedules in Hapara. Please note that this information is not accurate at this time, so please disregard it. Students will be able to review the correct version of their schedule at the end of the day on Friday, August 30th. Homerooms reflect an intentional approach to balance the numbers of students across both grades and language programs.
Gr. 8 to 9 Course Selection Presentation
SMT Course Elective Guides
The links below are course descriptions, by grade, written by the classroom teachers.
It is important to read these to ensure you are making the best choice for your electives.
Elective course changes are not permitted at the grade 9 & 10 level.
Grade 9 Course Elective Guide 2025-2026
Grade 10 Course Elective Guide 2025-2026
Grade 11 Course Elective Guide 2025-2026
Grade 12 Course Elective Guide 2025-2026
Dual Credit Program for additional elective credit
The Dual Credit program is a high school/college initiative where high school students are enrolled in apprenticeship training and/or a college course. Upon successful completion of the college learning requirements, students earn credits towards both their high school diploma and their college education. It is also a great opportunity to gain a better understanding of the field of study as well as a college experience. This program is recommended for students in grade 11 or 12. Please visit https://www.algonquincollege.com/ap/courses/ for courses available. For applications and/or more information, please see your Guidance Counsellor.