Academics & Support

High School Programs

OCSB high schools offer a variety of programs to suit a wide array of student learning styles and interests.

SHSM Programs

Our school is proud to host SHSM programs in 3 different economic sectors: Business, Health & Wellness, and Transportation. Students also have the opportunity to participate in SHSM programs hosted at other OCSB schools. See your Guidance Counsellor for details.

Student Services

Guidance Counsellors


Mr. Chris Fauteux Gr. 8 - 12, A - K (Acting Department Head)

Mrs. Elisa Toreja Gr. 8 - 12, L - Z

Ms. Becky Morris Gr. 7, A - Z

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.

Schedule an appointment with Student Services using the MyStudentInfo app.

Programs for high performance athletes & artists

If your child is a high performing athlete or artist at the provincial, national, or international level, we understand they need the flexibility to train while continuing with their academic studies. Contact your guidance counsellor to discuss accommodations for your child.

Student Services Department

Office Administrator:

Mrs. Kathy Clark


Guidance Counsellors:

Mr. Chris Fauteux Gr. 9 - 12, A - K (Department Head)

Mrs. Elisa Toreja Gr. 9 - 12, L - Z

Ms. Becky Morris Gr. 7 &8


Chaplaincy Leader

Mr James DeGurse


Student Success Teacher:

Mrs. Chantal Tadiello


Co-operative Education Teachers:

Mr. Mark Sutton & Mr. Paul Caraccio


Inclusion Coordinator:

Ms. Marina Reklitis


Resource Teachers (Grades 7 & 8):

Mrs. Eleanor McCormick-Dawson

Mr. Jamie Mayo


Resource Teachers (Grades 9-12):

Mrs. Victoria Dagher

Ms. Taren Kidd


Achievement Center Teachers:

Mr. Franco Farinaccio

Mrs. Chantal Tadiello


D.E. Teacher:

Mrs. Treena Skory


Career Studies Teacher:

Mr. Gerry Catry


Life Skills (Gr 7 & 8)

Mr. Glenn Greene

Host Program at St. Matthew

Financial support for hard-working high school students in difficult financial circumstances

Preparing for Next Year


Select courses for next year at myblueprint.ca/ocsb

St. Matthew Course Selection Guide

Academic Support Resources

Resources


Grade 7&8 Resource website


Homework Help - Mathify - Math Help for Grades 7-10


Learn 360 (For access, see the school librarian)

Math Tutoring

Student Services has the names of some available math tutors for those students who are looking for extra support.

Grade 7 Homework Calendars (Google)

  • 7-01

  • 7-02

  • 7-03

  • 7-04

  • 7-05

  • Life Skills

Grade 8 Homework Calendars (Google)

  • 8-01

  • 8-02

  • 8-03

  • 8-04

  • 8-05

  • 8-06

  • Life Skills

Academic Awards

Grade 7-8: In June we celebrate Intermediate Academic Awards and Honour Roll. Parents of award winners are invited to attend. Awards include Director of Education Award, Highest Academic Standing, Homeroom Awards and Sport Team Awards included Athletes of the Year (Male and Female).

Gr 9-11: Academic Awards are celebrated in October of each year. Students have the opportunity to receive Honour Roll, Subject Awards and Highest Average honours. Parents of winners are invited to attend.

*Please note due to pandemic restrictions, awards celebrations will be virtual.

For Graduation Awards, please see the link under Graduation Information for more details.