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Welcome Future Sabres!
The information on this page will help you to learn more about Southwood Secondary School and begin your preparation for success in high school. We encourage you to explore all of the links below by clicking on each red button or linked text. Be sure to take note of the many academic and extra-curricular opportunities that may interest you, and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us by consulting the contacts listed on this page. Nihil sine labore!
**Check out what each department has to offer HERE**
Southwood is host to a wide variety of programs and courses that are sure to connect with your interests. Click on the subject information button to take a look at what our different departments have to offer.
*Check out the FLEX program below if you're looking for enrichment opportunities
Course Calendar for 2026-2027 (Grade 9 offerings)
Specialized Programs
Specialized Programs
Specialist High Skills Major opportunities are available at Southwood in the following areas...
Manufacturing SHSM
For more information about the specific details of these programs, please visit the SHSM page on our Guidance site.
Focused Learning Experiences (FLEX) Program
Focused Learning Experiences (FLEX) Program
The FLEX program provides additional activities for Grade 9 & 10 Southwood students who wish to engage in additional rigorous academic challenges. This program, unique to SSS, aims to provide opportunities for critical thinking, innovation, and collaboration. Various activities will engage student curiosity and creativity, while building confidence in experiences beyond the scope of our courses.
Eight teachers with various teaching backgrounds and skill sets are facilitating this program, hoping to engage a broad range of students and support their unique interests and inquiries. Some of these activities include:
Break Out Boxes
Field Trips
Design Challenges
Critical Thinking Tasks
Since students will be excused from their classes to attend these events, they will need to communicate with their regular classroom teachers about upcoming absences and complete any missed work. In addition to providing this programming, teaching staff also provide support to students if they seek to complete “passion projects” or other similar initiatives. Students are given the chance to voice their interests, and additional lunch time meetings can be scheduled as needed.
To find out more about the FLEX program, please contact Mrs. Jacqueline Deacon (jacqueline_deacon@wrdsb.ca) – FLEX Program Lead.
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