Guidance & Diploma

Paving the Way to Postsecondary Success

A Kells education opens doors; there is no limit to what our graduates can achieve because they leave with the skills and confidence to excel in the career of their choice. Our guidance program gives students the tools and resources to make informed and strategic choices about their future education and career options.

Our guidance counsellor plans informational workshops throughout the year, as well as providing one-on-one support to students and working closely with teachers and parents to ensure the best possible outcomes for students. Through our advisor program, each student is paired with a trusted teacher advocate, a first point of contact between students, parents, and the school and a champion for their advisees’ success.

Whether they are organizing informational evenings to help students understand their options, assisting with application paperwork, or crafting the perfect letter of recommendation, our faculty and staff are committed to supporting students every step of the way. Thanks to our  unparalleled level of support and guidance, our graduates are not only accepted into top universities in Canada, the United States, and abroad, but thrive when they get there.


Diploma Requirements

The following credits are required:

  • 6 credits in Secondary V English
  • 4 credits in Secondary V French as a Second Language
  • 4 credits in Secondary IV Mathematics or a Secondary V Math course
  • 4 credits in Secondary IV Science
  • 4 credits in Secondary IV History & Citizenship Education
  • 2 credits in Secondary IV "Arts" - Drama, Music or Visual Arts
  • 2 credits in Secondary V Ethics or Physical Education

Postsecondary Pathways - The Class of 2024