Family Studies


Welcome to Family Studies at Southwood!

Welcome! We offer a wide variety of courses in Family Studies that focus on teaching students how to prepare for life.

We offer a wide variety of other Family Studies courses that teach students everything from how to prepare healthy meals, live on their own, take care of infants, sew their own garments, and work with children of all ages! We offer courses for all grades and levels! 

CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO Meet the staff & GET info on the Gr. 9 COURSE!

What will I learn in Grade 9 Food & Nutrition?

In grade 9, students focus on many topics, including: 

- Cooking skills & techniques 

- nutrition & wellness

- meal planning

- body image & dealing with stress 

- local, seasonal & Indigenous foods


Which family studies courses are offered @ SSS?

SEE BELOW FOR COURSE DESCRIPTIONS! 

Mrs. Martin

Department Head Family Studies,
Guidance Counsellor

joanne_martin@wrdsb.ca 

Ms. Panizza

Family Studies & Social Sciences Teacher

lindsey_panizza@wrdsb.ca

Ms. Gordon

Family Studies & Languages Teacher

mackensie_gordon@wrdsb.ca

Ms. Goddard

Family Studies & Physical Education Teacher

andrea_goddard@wrdsb.ca

BRAND NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES! 

ROOM 201 - ALL FOODS CLASSES USE THIS CLASSROOM 

ROOM 205 - THIS CLASSROOM IS USED FOR OUR OTHER FAMILY STUDIES COURSES  

WE ARE ALSO PART OF THE PILOT PROJECT TO INCLUDE VIDEO TAPING OF LAB DEMONSTRATIONS... 

Check out Ms. Panizza's first video below! :)

OTHER COURSES AVAILABLE IN FAMILY STUDIES 

TFJ2O- Grade 10 (Open)
Hospitality and Tourism *NEW*

preparation, health and safety standards, the use of tools and equipment, the origins of foods, and event planning, and will learn about tourism attractions across Ontario. 

awareness of related environmental and societal issues and will explore secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the tourism industry. 


HIF 2O - Grade 10 (Open)
Adolescence 101 *new*

TFJ 4E - Grade 12 (Workplace)
Hospitality & Tourism

TFJ 3C - Grade 11 (College)
Hospitality & Tourism

HPC 3O - Grade 11 (Open)
Raising Healthy Children

HPW 3C - Grade 11 (College)
Working with Infants & Young Children

HFA 4C - Grade 12 (College) Nutrition & Health 

HFA 4U- Grade 12 (University) Nutrition & Health 

HNB 4M - Grade 12 (University/College) The World of Fashion 

HHS 4U - Grade 12 (University)
Families in Canada 

FAMILY STUDIES CAREER PATHWAYS 

Dietitian . Chef . Nutritionist
Hotel Manager . Health Inspector
Early Childhood Educator . Teacher
Day Care Worker . Social Worker Educational Assistant . Health Care Adoption Worker . Family Therapist Fashion Designer . Stylist
Merchandiser . Fashion Editor

AND MANY MORE...!



NEW - SHSM HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT YEAR IN FAMILY STUDIES! :)