Student Services

The role of Student Services is to serve students, parents and teachers in such a way that each student has the opportunity to be successful in his or her educational development. 

The Student Services Office is open Monday - Friday between 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. 

Student Services offers the following services:

High School Planning:

• Registration information  
• Course selections
• Program planning
• Diploma requirements
• Timetables
• Off campus evaluations
• Attendance/achievement referrals from students, parents, & teachers
• Correspondence information

Career Planning

• Career investigations
• Interest and Aptitude testing
• Post-secondary information
• Scholarships
• Student loans
• School to work transitions
• SAT / ACT Exam information (GPCHS is not a SAT/ACT writing center)

Personal Issues

• Crisis counseling
• Personal/peer/family counseling
• Referrals to School Team
• Referrals to community agencies
• And More:
  • Student exchanges
  • Encounters With Canada

For any questions or inquiries, please contact Student Services by phone 780-532-7721 ext. 1126 or email:

Learning Support Teacher (Grade 12 & 910-913) - Ms. Tanya Ayre

Learning Support Teacher (Grades 11 & 901-905 A-L) - Ms. MaryEllen Skinner

Learning Support Teacher (Grade 10 & 905(M-Z) - 909) Ms. Marcia Graveley

Academic & Mental Health Counsellor (last name A-L) - Mr. Andy Ralston

Academic & Mental Health Counsellor (last name M-Z) - Mrs. Blythe Mahaney

Off Campus Coordinator/Coach (Work Experience/RAP) - Mr. Evan Chrenek

Indigenous Liaison Support Worker - Ms. Veronica Bouvier

Student Services Admin. Assistant - Mrs. Amsi Cáceres

Study Skills and Text Anxiety

Students who need help with structuring and organizing themselves for efficient work and study habits can find helpful hints through their teachers, the Student Services office and/or at:

Homework Help at LearnAlberta -

NAIT Strategies for Success Document - permission granted for link use - Strategies For Success

Indigenous

The Indigenous Program within Grande Prairie Composite High School supports First Nations, Métis and Inuit students, parents and families.  The Indigenous program is built on the holistic cultural components of the medicine wheel that promotes balance through focusing on the social, emotional, mental and physical well-being of students, parents and families through:

• cultural connections within the City of Grande Prairie
• Supporting the  transition to high school
• graduation preparation
• post-secondary application, bursaries and scholarship supports
• Assistance with applications for Treaty, Status and Metis cards
• Assistance with application for trades and summer programs
• utilizing community connections

Cosmetology Services

Looking for a cut, polish, or touch-up? 

Book your appointment today with one of our apprenticeship students. All work is done by senior students and is supervised by journeyman teachers.

HAIRCUT $10
SHAMPOO W/ STYLE $5
SCALP TREATMENT $10
UP DO'S $15
COLOURS $20-$60
PERM $20-$30

Hours of Operation 8:30am - 11:30am Monday - Friday
Contact Cosmetology for more information at 780-532-7721 ext. 1158. We are currently looking for clients for all hair services, please phone to book an appointment.


We are not accepting cash at this time, debit and credit only please.