specialist high skills major

• SHSM is a ministry-approved program which is tailored to students in all four pathways or post-secondary destinations (workplace, apprenticeship, college, and university). SHSM students have the unique opportunity to gain sector specific skills in conjunction with earning both their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), and the SHSM designation upon graduation.

• Students may apply in Grade 10, by indicating their interest in SHSM in MyBlueprint or by speaking to either the Guidance Department or SHSM Teacher. Students may also apply in Grade 11. They will need to complete the SHSM application from the Guidance Department and speak with their Guidance Counsellor.

• Arts & Culture Form See Ms. Murphy or Mr. Callowhill with questions

• Health & Wellness  Form See Mrs. Dalton with questions

• Construction Form  See Mr. Dawson with questions

There are four components of an SHSM:

1) Completion of a bundle of nine credits including:

-Minimum of four Health and Physical Education OR Arts credits OR Technolofy credits (choose two credits in both Grade 11 and Grade 12)

-Three other required credits in English, Mathematics, (H& W: Science and/or Social Science and Family Studies; A & C- Business or Canadian/World Studies; Construction- Science and Business)

-Two Cooperative Education credits linked to career focus

2) Certifications and Training:

-Four recognized certifications 

-Three additional elective sector specific certifications 

-One of Three Sector Partner Contextualized Experience (SPCE)

3) Experiential Learning & Career Exploration Activities with the Sector:

-Guest Speakers

-Job Shadowing and Job Twinning

-Field Trips

4) Reach Ahead Experiences such as:

-University and College tours/visits/activities