Arts & Culture
Wow! An artistic individual, you are! Our Arts and Culture sector is magnificent (just like your art skills), so I can guarantee you will have an awesome time!
SHSM Arts & Culture Requirements
1. Required Credits (8 Credits)
- 4 Arts & Culture major credits
- 1 English credit (grade 11 or 12)
- 1 Business studies or Canadian and world studies credit
- 2 Cooperative Education credits
| Grade 11 Courses | Grade 12 Courses |
|---|---|
| BAI3E (Accounting Essentials) | BAT4M (Accounting) |
| BAF3M (Accounting) | BAN4E (Accounting: Small Business) |
| BDI3C (Entrepreneurship) | BDV4C (Entrepreneurship) |
| BDP3O (Entrepreneurship) | BOH4M (Business Leadership) |
| BMI3C (Marketing) | BBB4M (International Business) |
| BTA3O (Info Comm Tech) | ICS4C (Computer Science) |
| CGG3O (Travel & Tourism) | CGW4U (Canadian and World Studies) |
| CHA3U (American History) | CHY4C/U (From History to Hollywood) |
| CHW3M (World History) | CLN4C/U (Cdn & International Law) |
| CLU3M (Canadian Law) | CPW4U (Cdn & International Politics) |
| ICS3C/U (Computer Science) | ICS4U (Computer Science) |
| MEL3E/MEL4E (Mathematics) | |
| GLE4O (Learning Strategies) | |
| GLS4O (Learning Strategies) | |
| HSB4U (Challenge & Change) | |
| OLC4O (Literacy) |
2. Sector Recognized Certifications and/or Training Courses/Programs
- 3 compulsory: Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, WHMIS
- 3 electives from a provided list (e.g., Health & Safety Photography, Film Editing)
3. Experiential Learning
Engagement in Co-Operative education, job shadowing, and work experience related to the arts & culture sector.
4. Reach Ahead Experiences
Opportunities to explore post-secondary pathways, such as field trips or interviews with sector employees.
5. Sector-Partnered Contextualized Experience (SPCE)
Participation in experiences focused on Innovation, Creation, and Entrepreneurship, typically involving field trips.
Business
Hi! Our Business sector is super cool, with a multitude of different events, each appealing to everyone! So what are you waiting for? Sign up now! :)
SHSM Business Sector Requirements
1. Required Credits (9 Credits)
- 4 business major credits with sector-specific knowledge and skills
- 1 English credit and 2 mathematics credits (with CLA) or alternative for the workplace pathway
- 2 Cooperative Education credits for real-world experience
| Grade 11 Courses | Grade 12 Courses |
|---|---|
| BAF3M, BAT4M (Accounting) | BBB4M (International Business) |
| BMI3C (Marketing) | BOH4M (Business Leadership) |
| CIE3M (Economics) | CIA4U (Economics) |
| CGW4U (World Issues) | |
| CLU3M (Law) | CLN4U (Law) |
| ICS3U (Computer Science) | ICS4U (Computer Science) |
| TGJ3M (Communication Tech) | TGJ4M (Communication Tech) |
| NBE3E/3C/3U (English) | ENG4E/4C/4U (English) |
| HSE4M (Equity & Social Justice) | |
| MBF3C | MAP4C |
| MCF3M | MDM4U |
| MCR3U | MHF4U |
| MEL3E | MEL4E |
| IDC4U (Capital Markets) | |
| OLC4O | |
| BAI3E (Accounting Essentials, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation) | BAN4E (Accounting for SM business) |
| BDI3C/BDP3O (Entrepreneurship) | BDV4C (Entrepreneurship) |
| BMX3E (Marketing: Retail and Service, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation) | |
| BTA3O (The digital environment) | |
| IDC3O (Interdisciplinary Studies) | IDC4O (Interdisciplinary Studies) |
2. Sector-Recognized Certifications and Training
- Compulsory certifications: CPR Level C with AED, customer service, Standard First Aid, WHMIS
- Elective certifications/training from a specified list
3. Experiential Learning and Career Exploration Activities
Including job twinning, job shadowing, work experiences, and business-focused workshops or competitions
4. Reach Ahead Experiences
Opportunities to explore future pathways in the business sector
5. Sector-Partnered Experiences
Engagements involving ICE, coding, or mathematical literacy with a sector partner
Health & Wellness
Are you amazed by the human body? Do you strive to live a healthy lifestyle? If so, Health and Wellness is the sector for you! Through this sector, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wide array of healthy experiences, from interesting courses at school, to wonderful co-op placements throughout our community!
SHSM Health & Wellness Sector Requirements
1. Required Credits (9 Credits)
- 4 major credits in health and wellness
- 3 other required credits: 1 in English, 1 in Mathematics, and 1 in Science or Social Sciences and Humanities
- 2 cooperative education credits in health and wellness
| Grade 11 Courses | Grade 12 Courses |
|---|---|
| HFC3M (Food & Culture) | HFA4C, HFA4U (Nutrition and Health) |
| HPC3O (Parenting) | HHS4C, HHS4U (Families in Canada) |
| HPW3C (Working with Children) | PAI4O (Badminton) |
| HSP3C, HSP3U (Anthro/Psych/Soc) | HSE4M (Equity & Social Justice) |
| PAF3O (Fitness) | PAF4O (Fitness) |
| PAL3O (Volleyball) | PAL4O (Volleyball) |
| PAD3O (Outdoor Ed) | PAD4O (Outdoor Ed) |
| PPL3O (Phys Ed) | PPL4O, PLF4M (Leadership), PSK4U (Exercise Science) |
| SCH3U (Chemistry) | SCH4C, SCH4U (Chemistry) |
| SBI3C, SBI3U (Biology) | SBI4U (Biology), SNC4M (Health Sciences) |
| SPH3U (Physics) | SPH4C, SPH4U (Physics) |
| TXJ3E (Hairstyling) |
| Grade 11 Courses | Grade 12 Courses |
|---|---|
| BDI3C (Entrepreneurship) | |
| HFC3M (Food and Culture) | HFA4U (Nutrition and Health) |
| HPC3O (Parenting) | |
| HPW3C (Working with Children) | PSK4U (Exercise Science) |
| HSP3C, HSP3U (Anthro/Psych/Soc) | HSB4U (Challenge & Change) |
| HZB3M (Philosophy) | HZT4U (Philosophy) |
| SBI3C, SBI3U (Biology) | SES4U (Earth and Space Science) |
| SCH3U (Chemistry) | SCH4C, SCH4U (Chemistry) |
| SPH3U (Physics) | SPH4C, SPH4U (Physics) |
| SVN3E, SVN3M (Environmental Science) | |
| ICS3C, ICS3U (Computer Science) | ICS4C, ICS4U (Computer Science) |
| ENG3C/E/U, MBF3C, MCF3M, MCR3U, MEL3E | ENG4C/E/U, OLC4O, MAP4C, MDM4U, MHF4U, MEL4E, MCV4U |
| HSE4M (Equity & Social Justice) |
2. Sector-Recognized Certifications and Training
- Compulsory certifications: CPR Level C with AED, Standard First Aid, WHMIS
- Elective certifications/training from a specified list
3. Experiential Learning and Career Exploration Activities
Activities include job shadowing, work experiences, and health & wellness career fairs or workshops
4. Reach Ahead Experiences
Opportunities to explore future pathways in health and wellness
5. Sector-Partnered Experiences
Engagements involving ICE, coding, or mathematical literacy with a sector partner
ICT
ICT is a very cool sector. We have tons of intriguing events whether it be playing with robots, participating in hackathons or listening in on a university panel, that you wouldn't want to miss out on!!
SHSM Information & Communications Technology Requirements
1. Required Credits (9 Credits)
- 4 sector-specific courses (e.g., Communications Technology, Computer Science)
- 3 additional required courses: English, Math, and Arts/Business/Science
- 2 Cooperative Education credits in ICT-related placement
| Grade 11 Courses | Grade 12 Courses |
|---|---|
| ICS3C, ICS3U (Computer Science) | ICS4C, ICS4U (Computer Science) |
| SPH3U (Physics) | SPH4C, SPH4U (Physics) |
| TDJ3O, TDJ3M (Technological Design) | TDJ4E, TDJ4M (Technological Design) |
| TEJ3E, TEJ3M (Computer Engineering Technology) | TEJ4E, TEJ4M (Computer Engineering Technology) |
| TGJ3M (Communications Technology) | TGJ4M (Communications Technology) |
| TEJ4R (Robotic and Control Systems) | |
| Many YRDSB Dual Credit Courses can count | |
| 1 additional Co-op credit may apply |
| Grade 11 Courses | Grade 12 Courses |
|---|---|
| MEL3E, MBF3C, MCF3M, MCR3U | MHF4U, MDM4U, MCV4U, MAP4C, MCT4C |
| NBE3E, NBE3C, NBE3U | OLC4O |
| BAF3M (Accounting) | BAT4M (Accounting) |
| BMI3C, BMX3E (Marketing) | BBB4M (International Business) |
| CLU3M (Law) | CLN4U (Law) |
| SVN3E (Environmental Science) | SNC4E (Environmental Science) |
| SCH3U (Chemistry) | SCH4C, SCH4U (Chemistry) |
| BOH4M (Business Leadership) | |
| SPH4C, SPH4U (Physics) | |
| BOG4E (Business Leadership: Becoming a Manager, Grade 12, Workplace) |
2. Sector Recognized Certifications and/or Training Courses/Programs
- 3 compulsory certifications: CPR Level C, Standard First Aid, WHMIS
- 3 electives from options like website design, coding, digital lighting
3. Experiential Learning & Career Exploration
Opportunities include job shadowing, job twinning, work experience, and participation in skills competitions.
4. Reach Ahead Experiences
Activities to explore further education or career pathways in ICT.