This exciting program is beneficial to students interested in design-oriented careers.

The package includes 3 mandatory credits (Gr. 11 & 12 Graphics & Animation or Engineering and Gr.12 Architecture) and 2 electives (Art, Photography and Yearbook). Successful students receive a Design Certificate which communicates to post-secondary institutions and employers that you have experience and expertise on projects and applications related to design. These skills will help you in disciplines such as Architecture, Graphics, Interior Design, and Engineering.

GCI is one of four ESL/ELD magnet sites in the Waterloo region. Our program builds and enriches Multilingual Learners' language skills as well as it values the diversity of our students' backgrounds and cultures. With the goal of preparing students to be successful on all pathways, this program provides focused language instruction that starts where the individual is at. Students will progressively develop both their academic and conversational English skills.

Below are a couple videos to welcome you to the program:

GCI is one of the Waterloo Region District School Board’s two designated French Immersion High Schools and therefore has the authority to grant a French Immersion or Extended French Certificate.

Students considering French Immersion or Extended French should enter grade 9 at GCI from an established elementary school French Immersion Program and be prepared to encounter course materials at the Academic Level.

Students with a Francophone background, or coming from a French first-language school will also be eligible for the program.

Why consider French Immersion or Extended French?

Enrolling in a French Immersion or Extended French Program will allow students to continue and complete the immersion language program they experienced in elementary school.

Fluency in French will assist students who enter bilingual or French post-secondary programs. A heightened cultural awareness and expanded employment and travel opportunities are also significant benefits.

What is SHSM?

The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program offers students the opportunity to explore a specific community, economic and/or industry sector of interest and to acquire skills and experiences within that sector, preparing them for post-secondary destinations in one of four pathways; Apprenticeship, College, University or the Workplace.

Students graduating with a SHSM earn a special designation on their diploma, and may receive special consideration when applying to post-secondary schools or to a workplace career. There are also scholarships available to some schools for students who complete a SHSM program.

Students focus on Business Studies, and build skills & competencies that will benefit them in a career or post-secondary education in business.

Enjoy experiential events like university tours, speakers and leadership trips.

Why join Business SHSM:

• Resume Building

• Learn more about the Business Sector and Career Opportunities

• Networking Opportunities

• Fun! Hang out with fellow business students!

You can click here for a full list of all ICT SHSM requirements, but below is a quick summary.

To complete this program, the student must earn 4 Grade 11 or 12 Major Credits , and choose one Business, Art or Science credit (full list of acceptable credits outlined on this site)

You will also complete Grade 11 or 12 English (at any level) and Grade 11 or 12 Math (at any level).

Students work towards earning certifications in the SHSM sector while completing their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requirements.

Finally, they must complete 2 Co-op credits in a job placement relevant to the ICT sector. Such jobs might include:

• Working in a retail computer store, repairing hardware, installing software, etc.

• Developing materials for children's robotics classes

• Assisting professionals in a graphics or engineering firm

You would speak with your guidance counsellor for more information on this exciting program!

Students build the skills and competencies for a career in Canada’s growing sports industry, while earning a high school diploma. Work with industry leaders and experience cutting-edge sports training, coaching, media and marketing.

Past amazing experiential activities have included high-ropes courses, Raptors and Blue Jays games and university gameday experiences that immerse you in a wide variety of sports industry career possibilities!

For a full list of course requirements for the Sports SHSM, click here.