Click on the drop-down arrows for more information about the Hospitality & Tourism SHSM at Woodroffe High School.
the Tourism Industry (agents, guiding, operating, events & conferences, etc.)
the Hospitality Industry (customer service, event managing, food service, hotel sector, etc.)
Environmental Sustainability (planner, analyst, environmental scientist, etc.)
the Food and Food Management Industries (food services, event planning, etc.)
the Sciences and Social Sciences disciplines (Environmental Scientist, Psychologist, Anthropologist, Sociologist, etc.)
Choose courses from a "bundle of credits" that are related to the Hospitality, Tourism, Science, and Social Science Sectors (4 mandatory majors - see Bundle of Courses section!)
Complete a two credit Co-operative Education placement (valuable career exploration and experience by focusing their learning on a specific sector)
(If a two-credit Co-op does not fit into the selected day schedule, there are opportunities to complete this requirement through Continuing Education’s Night or Summer Program. Our Guidance counsellors and Lead Teachers will help students make arrangements for Co-op.)
Customize the high school experience with the support of the Lead Teachers and Guidance Counsellors
Customer Service training
Leadership Skills training
Food Safety
First Aid
WHMIS training
Sustainable Travel training
Environmental Awareness certification
These are offered at no cost to the students and will be an asset no matter what career path the student pursues. (Some may be offered as virtual opportunities.)
sets students apart from other Ontario graduates
“specialist” designation is recognized by universities and colleges
More information about SHSM programs can be found on the Ontario Ministry of Education website with a brief overview at the following link: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/studentsuccess/pathways/shsm/shsm_fact_sheet.pdf
Travelling… local and international
Tourism… especially cultural and ecotourism (Gr. 11 Travel and Tourism)
Exploring new places and cultures (Gr. 11 Anthropology)
Culinary Arts and Hospitality (Gr. 11 Foods and Culture)
Sustainability and the Environment (Gr. 11 Env. Science)
Outdoor Adventure and Activities (Gr. 11 Outdoor Ed)
Specialized Co-op Experiences (during school year or summer) (Gr.11 Co-op)
Funded (paid for) Hospitality and Tourism Industries focused certifications (great when applying for scholarships/jobs and usually cost several hundreds of dollars)
Special experiences and opportunities like; field trips, guest speakers, workshops, and more!
Available to ALL students and your chosen educational pathway (workplace, college, and university)
AMAZING educational and FUN experiences!
Special SHSM Certificate upon Graduation (definitely helps with post-secondary education)