School Services 

Services provided by Royal Vale School & EMSB

Childhood and adolescence are the most important years of life. At Royal Vale, supporting our students academically, socially and emotionally is our priority.

Teachers provide academic support to students during and after school, and communicate regularly with parents. Our parent volunteers take an active role in broadening student education.

Our guidance counsellor helps high school students with course selection, career exploration and post-secondary studies. She also provides counselling to students with questions and problems of a more personal nature.

As a public school, we have access to a wide range of physical and mental health services for our students and their families, including special education technicians, a psychologist, dietician, occupational therapist, speech and language therapist, registered nurse, and social worker. These services are offered at no cost to parents.

Guidance Counselling

The guidance department is committed to helping our students in their academic, social or emotional well-being. Our guidance counsellor assists students in making choices about their future by informing students about CEGEP, vocational, professional programs and career possibilities.  She plays a key role in crisis intervention and support students undergoing a difficult or traumatic period. A part-time substance abuse counsellor works collaboratively with the guidance counsellor to promote healthy lifestyles and prevention. Visit the RVS Counselling Services page for more information.

Nutritional Education

Dietitians travel from school to school visiting classrooms and cafeterias to talk to students about eating nutritious foods and being healthy. The aim is to encourage healthy lifestyles through good nutrition and physical activity and to sensitize students to the social influences on their perception of health and well-being. Consult the EMSB Nutrition & Food Services page.

Spiritual and Community Involvement

The spiritual community animator develops and implements programs or activities of a community, humanitarian, spiritual and religious nature. He or She also provides information and guidance to staff, parents, and students with respect to religious beliefs and needs in terms of spiritual life and community involvement.

Special Needs Support

Students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), are considered students with special needs. Special education resource teachers assist students that require additional support in learning, social and emotional challenges. Child care workers support students in organization and reinforcing positive study skills as well as supporting student on an individual basis as needed. A behaviour technician is available for on-site intervention and promotion of positive relationships with students. Please consult the EMSB Special Needs page for more information.

Occupational Therapy

The occupational therapist works with parents and/or caregivers and others to assess if a student has difficulties with practical and social skills and recommends appropriate strategies in order to maximise the student's potential when carrying out activities of daily living.

Speech and Language Therapy

A speech and language pathologist is available to evaluate, diagnose and treat students with a variety of problems including articulation language delays, learning disabilities, stuttering, and speech disorders.

Computer Technician

The computer technician (ITS Field Services Technician) installs new computer applications, troubleshoots network connectivity, repairs complicated breakdowns and assists analysts in the development and implementation of new computer systems within the school.

Student Supervision

The school provides supervision on school grounds during lunchtime, in-between classes and during breaks to ensure that rules are observed and that students are safe.

Library Services

School libraries enrich and support the educational program of the school and provide a wide range of materials, with diversity of appeal and different points of view. The role of the school librarian (Documentation Technician) is to provide assistance to students and staff in regard to research and use of the library facilities. He or she also manages the classification system, document conservation and disposal.

Computer Lab Technician

The computer lab technician assists teachers and students with computer related activities and programs. In conjunction with the teacher, He or she also ensures that students respect safety and privacy rules when in the computer lab.

Caretaking Services

School caretakers and maintenance workers are responsible for the cleaning and general maintenance of the school building and grounds, providing a clean and safe environment for students and staff. For electrical or plumbing work, a specialist is provided to the school by the school board.

Services provided by the Centre de santé et de services sociaux:

Registered Nurse

The school nurse is available to provide consultation, screening, prevention, vaccinations, referral and health/vaccination records for students.

Social Worker

A social worker is assigned to the school on a part-time basis. The role of the social worker is particularly important in the area of family intervention or counselling.