WHAT IS A SPECIALIST HIGH SCHOOL MAJOR (SHSM)?
The SHSM program offers students the opportunity to explore a specific area or career of interest and to acquire the skills and experience that will assist them in their post-secondary pathway: Apprenticeship, College, University & the Workplace.
Each SHSM program includes:
8-10 bundled Senior Credits, including four Major Sector Credits
Sector Recognized Certifications and Safety Awareness Training
Experiential Learning
Use of the Ontario Skills Passport
"Reach Ahead" Experiences
STUDENTS IN THE SHSM PROGRAM HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
Customize their secondary school education to suit their interests and talents through a specialized bundle of credits
Explore, identify & refine career goals
Make informed decisions regarding post secondary education destinations
Access resources, equipment & expertise that may not be available in their home secondary school
Receive a special SHSM red seal designation on their diplomas
Network with potential employers
CAREER PATHWAYS IN THE ART & DESIGN SHSM:
Students will work alongside educators and community partners to achieve major credits, certifications, experiential learning programs, job shadowing, job twinning, career explorations, and work experience.
SHSM careers in ART & DESIGN in many industries include:
Fine Arts
Graphic Art
Animation
Illustration
Photography
Software & Gaming
Architecture
SHSM careers in ART & DESIGN include:
Animation
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Architect
Web Design
Advertising
Photo Journalism
Software Engineer
Video Game Designer
Computer Systems Analyst
and many, many more.....