Program Book 2016/2017

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1 s Program Book 2016/2017 Focus Program Information Days Date: February 17 & 18, 2016 FOCUS WITH THE FRONTS Friday February 5, the K-Rock Kingston vs. Oshawa Game time 7pm Focus Program Information Doors open 6pm WEB: : FindYourFocus_LDSB@LimestoneFocus 1

2 Focus Programs Focus Programs are packages of courses offered in Limestone District Secondary Schools that concentrate on a particular field of interest or training to provide students with both academic challenges and work related experiences which provide a foundation in a career or area of study. Focus Programs are designed to help high school students make well-informed career decisions and to assist them with a smooth transition to post-secondary education or the world of work. Please note the following: 1. Transportation may be provided to students living within the Limestone District School Board, but is not guaranteed. Please review Transportation Information pg Most programs have a limited enrolment. Specific prerequisites, auditions and/or interviews may be required prior to the final selection of students. Fully complete the application process, pg. 41 &42! 3. Students remain eligible to participate in all extra-curricular activities at their home school, as well as receive a Student ID card from their home school while taking a Focus Program. 4. Students who are in their final year of high school will remain on the potential graduate list of their home school. Students wishing to graduate from the Focus Program school must notify the Guidance Department at both their home school and the school at which they are taking the Focus Program. 5. Focus Program students in the SHSM will graduate with their Red Seal and their Ontario Secondary School Diploma [OSSD] from the school where the 30th credit was granted. Students may still arrange with guidance to walk across the stage with their peers at their home school. Future transcripts will be available at the school where the 30 th credit was granted. 6. Please be aware that Focus Programs are optional. As a result, some cost-recovery fees may apply. Due to the very specialized nature of some programs they may involve additional equipment, specific clothing, travel arrangements or supplemental training costs that are not covered by classroom funding. In the event the program selected does require additional cost recovery, the program will provide the student with details of the costs involved prior to the application process and, where applicable will also describe the plan for unused or surplus funds and how they will be returned to the student. Should a student be interested in acquiring potential support to help with equipment or material costs for the focus program, please speak with your Home School`s Focus contact teacher (below) or your guidance counselor. Bayridge Secondary School Carrie Moore Ernestown Secondary School Katherine English Frontenac Secondary School Daniel Lalonde Granite Ridge Education Centre Elizabeth Steele-Drew Kingston Collegiate & Vocational Institute Bonnie Morris-Pocock LaSalle Secondary School Jeremy Armstrong Limestone Education Centre Michelle Sharp Loyalist Collegiate & Vocational Institute Doug James Napanee District Secondary School Shalane Kelsey North Addington Education Centre Rebecca Yanch Queen Elizabeth Collegiate & Vocational Institute Josie Mitchell Sydenham High School Corrina Goldring Focus Program Coordinator: Mike Mol ext 277 Limestone Focus Program Supervising Principal Shawn Lehman

3 Directory Pg # Focus Program School Duration _ 13 Academy of Hair LCVI Semester 1 & 2 Josie Mitchell 14 Auto Intern, Busted Knuckle Garage NDSS Semester 1 Dave Brinkman 15 Baking & Business Entrepreneurship BSS Semester 1 Julie Cameron 16 BCIP Home Building ESS Semester 1 & 2 Dan Fisher 17 Colour Shop NDSS Semester 1 Craig Sindall 18 Cook s Internship Program LCVI Semester 1 & 2 Doug James 19 Creative Arts LCVI Semester 1 Karen Peperkorn 20 Emergency Response LSS Semester 1 Dave Chamberlain 21 Environmental Leadership BSS Semester 2 Steve McLagan 22 Fitness Leadership LSS Semester 1 Andrea Barrow 23 Guitar Building KCVI Semester 1 Gary Pattenden 24 High Performance Athletics LCVI Semester 1 Kelly Bates 25 Independent Computer Studies ESS Semester 1 Tom Pinkerton 26 Law & Security BSS Semester 1 Graham Pixley 27 Let s Make A Demo NDSS Semester 1 Greg Runions Marcy Satnik 28 Limestone Construction LCVI Semester 2 Bruce Lonnenberg Pre-Apprenticeship Program (Phase 1 OYAP) 29 Marine Transportation and Upholstery NDSS Semester 1 & 2 Ed Mills 30 Mechanical Pre-Apprenticeship LSS Semester 1 Bob Chambers 31 Photography and Culture LCVI Semester 1 Preston Schiedel 32 Radio Broadcast Journalism KCVI Semester 1 & 2 Fraser Rose 33 Renovations Plus LCVI Semester 1 Rick Terry 34 Sports Therapy & Injury Management LCVI Semester 2 Joanna Belfer 35 Studio LC LCVI Semester 1 Kevin Bowers Eirik Rutherford 36 Technical Illustration BSS Semester 1 Matt Young 37 The Aboriginal School Semester 1 & 2 Michael Payne 38 Theatre Complete KCVI Semester 1 Ryan Clement 39 Water Works (Plumbing Intern) FSS Semester 1 Mark Magee 3

4 4 Limestone District School Board Why Focus? Why the Red Book? The Red Book is intended to support students and parents who are making decisions about what is next and what is best for their students future. The Focus program model of learning employed in the Limestone District School Board is designed to engage all levels of learners, to improve overall achievement and close the achievement gaps for all students in every school. The comprehensive Secondary School program in the Limestone District School Board is committed to helping all students learn the valuable knowledge, skills and attitudes they will need to ensure a smooth transition into the world of university, work, college, or apprenticeship. Expanded learning opportunities are a combination of credit and non-credit activities available to students in all of our secondary schools, that support students learning and pathway destinations. Expanded Opportunities in Limestone include: Cooperative Education Dual Focus Programs elearning and Blended Learning / Hybrid Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Personal Support Worker (PSW) Re-engagement Initiatives School within a College (SWAC) Sector Specific Certification Skills Competitions, Limestone, Provincial and National Specialist High Skills Major in the following sectors: Arts & Culture Construction Energy Environment Forestry Health & Wellness Hospitality & Tourism Justice, Community Safety, and Emergency Services Manufacturing Sports Transportation For more information on any of the following Expanded Opportunities available in the Limestone District School Board please stop into Students Services at any of the Limestone area secondary schools and ask to speak to a Guidance Counsellor, or visit

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6 Limestone District School Board Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) What is a Specialist? The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) is an innovative approach to earning a secondary school diploma (OSSD) introduced by the Ministry of Education as part of the provincial Student Success Strategy designed to reach every student. The SHSM enables students to customize their Secondary School experience to suit their interests and talents while preparing them for a successful post-secondary transition into apprenticeship training, college, university, or direct entry into employment. Limestone students will have the opportunity in to qualify for an SHSM in one of the following sectors: Arts & Culture, Construction, Energy, Environment, Forestry, Health & Wellness, Hospitality & Tourism, Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services, Manufacturing, Sports and Transportation. Who Participates in the Specialist High Skills Major? Senior Secondary Students who have an interest in a particular field or a desire to develop specialized knowledge and skills while they earn the necessary credits needed to graduate. The SHSM student understands the benefit of gaining sector specific certifications; career related training and reach ahead activity that will help them make more informed decisions about their future. Specialize How? A Specialist High Skills Major is comprised of five required components, which includes the completion of the following: A bundle of 8-10 credits, defined as, 4 major credits, 3-4 other required credits and up to 3 coop credits 6-7 sector recognized training or certification workshops A variety of experiential learning opportunities, related to the curriculum Completion of related Essential Skills through the Ontario Skills Passport Participation in 10 hours of Reach Ahead activity or future pathway related events. Students interested in graduating with the Specialist High Skills Major Red Seal diploma will have to identify their participation in the program with their guidance counsellor. Further details about the process and the sectors available can be obtained from Student Services in all secondary schools in the Limestone District School Board. 6

7 Limestone District School Board Specialist High Skills Major Programs Arts & Culture Bayridge and the Arts Ernestown and the Arts Frontenac and the Arts KCVI and the Arts LaSalle and the Arts Loyalist and the Arts Napanee and the Arts Construction Addington Highlands Construction Program Building Construction Intern Program Renovation Plus Program Energy Energy Environment Environmental Leadership Forestry The Northern Forester Health & Wellness Academy of Hair Black Knights SHSM Health & Wellness GRIT: Healthy, Well and Fit North Frontenac Fitness Hospitality & Tourism Bayridge Baking and Business Program Loyalist Cook s Intern Program Justice Law & Security Manufacturing Mechanical Intern Program Sydenham Manufacturing and Fabrication Sports High Performance Athletics and Sport Mgmt Transportation Auto Intern Colour Shop Performance Power Technology Bayridge Secondary School Ernestown Secondary School Frontenac Secondary School Kingston Collegiate Vocational Institute LaSalle Secondary School Loyalist Collegiate & Vocational Institute Napanee District Secondary School North Addington Education Centre TBA Loyalist Collegiate & Vocational Institute Ernestown Secondary School Bayridge Secondary School Granite Ridge Education Centre Loyalist Collegiate & Vocational Institute LaSalle Secondary School Frontenac Secondary School Granite Ridge Education Center Bayridge Secondary School Loyalist Collegiate & Vocational Institute Bayridge Secondary School LaSalle Secondary School Sydenham High School Loyalist Collegiate & Vocational Institute Napanee District Secondary School Napanee District Secondary School Sydenham High School 7

8 OYAP Focus Program Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Pathway What is the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Pathway (OYAP)? OYAP is a hands-on training program for students who aspire to work in a skilled trade. Apprenticeship training allows students to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) while at the same time acquiring the necessary sector-specific skills needed to become a qualified tradesperson. Some OYAP training takes place in the classroom, however, the majority of the training takes place in a workplace where the student receives a mentored one to one, or one to three learning experience. Financial assistance in the form of government grants for students and possible tax incentives for employers are available for those students wishing to pursue apprenticeship registration beyond secondary school. Who participates in OYAP? Students must be 16 years of age, have completed grade 10, be enrolled in the cooperative education program, and be identified in the Employment Ontario Information System as an OYAP participant. How do students begin the OYAP pathway? Students interested in the OYAP pathway can begin their journey in grade 9-10 by taking Technological Education courses related to their skilled trade of interest. In grade 11 or 12 students wishing to continue on the pathway can take a Focus program that has a Coop component, where they can be placed in a workplace environment and given the opportunity to put their new learing into practice. For more information, please contact your Guidance Counsellor or the LDSB Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator, Mike Mol x277. 8

9 Focus with Cooperative Education What is a Cooperative Education placement? Cooperative (Coop) Education programs allow students to earn secondary school credits while completing a major portion of the course work at a placement in their community. Coop programs complement students' academic programs and are valuable for all students, whatever their postsecondary destination. A cooperative education program is comprised of a minimum, one cooperative education course and an in-school related course, which the cooperative education course is linked to. The cooperative education course itself consists of a classroom component hours and a placement component of approximately 90 hrs, for a total of 110 hours per credit. The classroom component includes pre-placement sessions that prepare the student for the placement which includes; workplace safety, worker`s rights and job interview skills. What is the benefit of Coop? Selecting Coop will help students finalize plans for postsecondary education, training, or employment, the experience will provide the relevance of classroom learning in a work setting. The placement will help students demonstrate the essential skills and work habits they have been acquiring and put them to practice in a workplace. By doing so students will gain valuable Consider the lessons learned beyond the classroom are equally, if not more important than the ones learned work experience and contacts necessary to build their resume for postsecondary programs and future employment as well as provide authentic and purposeful learning from outside of the classroom setting. Coop will also be very beneficial in helping students make better career choices based on their likes and dislikes. Many of the Focus Program provide Coop Opportunities, check individual pages for more information or contact the Focus Program teachers, or your school s Student Services. 9

10 Dual Credit What is Dual Credit? The Dual Credit Program is a Ministry of Education School/ College/ Work initiative that allows registered high-school students to take college or apprenticeship courses. These courses can be counted towards their OSSD and a post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree, or an apprenticeship certification. The Ministry has identified the benefits to students participating in the Dual Credit program as follows: Credit towards their OSSD Experience in a college environment Awareness of college and apprenticeship pathways available Insight regarding future education and career planning. Students can participate in Dual Credit college courses or apprenticeship training hosted at the college, while at the same time continuing to work towards completion of their OSSD. Students that complete Dual Credit programs will receive both a secondary school transcript and a college transcript indicating completion of these credits. Who participates in a Dual Credit? Many students take their Dual Credit course in conjunction with their Cooperative Education program or Specialist High Skills Major. Grade 12 students in their last year from surrounding area boards including the Limestone District School Board have the opportunity to register in part-time Studies at St. Lawrence College (SLC), Kingston, Brockville or Cornwall Campuses and Loyalist College Belleville for a college based Dual Credit course. How do Dual support student Pathways to Success? Students have the opportunity to: Earn high school or college credits while studying at college. Acquire experience that will assist with post-secondary education or apprenticeship training decisions. Experience the increased self-confidence & motivation that comes from attending the college. Gain a head start on post secondary learning & training for their future careers. Several Focus Program are part of the Dual Credit program, please see individual program pages. For more information about Dual Credit Programs contact Student Services in your school, or on the web: 10

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12 Programs Good for All, Necessary for Some Noah and Jeremy Let s Make a Demo NDSS Prior to my Demo program I had no idea what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I was really into music and recording, but I didn't know how to make that into a career. I applied for Demo because I wanted to play music with like-minded musicians, and let s admit it, recording your own album sound pretty cool. I also met some of my best friends during the Demo program. Jeremy, who is going to Queens to study music, because of the help of the Demo teacher s guidance and teaching. Jeremy Kerr is the guitarist of my band and one of my closest friends. 12

13 Academy of Hair Design LCVI This 4 semester Specialist High Skills Major Focus Program will prepare students for a hairstyling career in the Health and Wellness sector. The Academy of Hair Program will offer students an opportunity to earn credits towards their OSSD, and registration as an apprentice with the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities. Working in a salon/spa environment, at QECVI students will strengthen their fundamental cosmetology skills and develop and understanding of common business practices and strategies required in the Hairstyling industry. Semester Offered: 1 & 2 Hairstyling TXJ 3E /4E English Communication in Business ENG 3E / EBT40 Exploring The Arts AEO 4O Environmental Science SVN 3E Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life MEL3E Cooperative Education TXJ 3EC / 4EC Cost Additional costs: $ for personal stylist tool kit and MTCU training manual. Business or Technology Colour Specialist Esthetician Hair Stylist Make-up Artist Salon Owner/Management To qualify for the Academy of Hair program, students must be 16 years of age or older and have completed grade 10. Josie Mitchell QECVI mitchellj@limestone.on.ca Expanded Opportunities Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Pathway (OYAP) Hairstylist Specialist High Skills Major Program (SHSM) Health & Wellness 13

14 Auto Intern, Busted Knuckle Garage NDSS Students in this program will engage in authentic repairs within a class / shop environment at NDSS completing work on all forms of client vehicles. Students will also learn critical thinking skills in mathematics, communications and literacy necessary to working in or owning an automotive service business. Students wishing to enhance their automotive experience will have the opportunity to identify as participants in the Specialist High Skills Major in Transportation. For students seeking the post-secondary apprenticeship pathway the SHSM will further add value to their work experience and resume credentials. Semester Offered: 1 Auto Service TTA 3E/4C Machine Shop/Fabrications TMJ 3E Mathematics for Everyday Life MEL 4E 1 additional course (student choice) Cost Students to supply own PPE such as gloves, hearing protection, eye protection and footwear. Grade 9 Exploring Technology Grade 10 Transportation Technology Auto Accessory Installer Auto Service Technician Service Advisor Dave Brinkman NDSS brinkmand@limestone.on.ca Expanded Opportunities Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs (OYAP) Auto Service Technician Specialist High Skills Major Programs(SHSM) Transportation 14

15 Baking & Business Entrepreneurship BSS This one semester SHSM program combines three dynamic, skills based subjects; Baking, Entrepreneurship and Co-operative Education. Through hands-on experiences, students will have opportunities to develop the values, and skills most often associated with successful entrepreneurs. Students will have opportunities to engage with local entrepreneurs in their community and become involved in designing their own venture plan. Students can develop specialized knowledge and skills, through cake design competitions, a cupcake marketing campaign, field trips, or time spent in a professional baking environment. Students will develop essential skills and work habits during a one or two credit coop experience in local bakeries, restaurants and hotels. Students will benefit from learning technical baking skills as well as receiving sector certifications that will increase their employability and give students a competitive edge in career pathway decisions. Semester Offered: 1 Baking Entrepreneurship: The Venture Cooperative Education Business Studies Exploring Technology Baker Caterer Marketing Specialist Pastry Chef Small Business Owner TFR 3C / 4C BDI 3C TFR 3CC / 4CC Julie Cameron BSS cameronj@limestone.on.ca Expanded Opportunities Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs (OYAP) Baker Specialist High Skills Major Programs(SHSM) Hospitality and Tourism 15

16 BCIP Building Construction Internship Program New Construction ESS The Building Construction Internship Program, BCIP offers students authentic site experience in completing a new construction project. In teaming up with our community partners, BCIP students are able to work in all of the essential construction trades which contribute to the building of a house. The BCIP is appealing to students from all destinations. Workplace students can earn actual job skills, construction knowledge and safety training employers are looking for. Apprenticeship bound students can gain the necessary knowledge and skills to go on to the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program and Phase One of their training. The BCIP also is a must for students who are considering postsecondary studies in architecture, engineering, and construction management or building inspection. The BCIP is synonymous with the expanded opportunities of the Specialist High Skills Major in construction. Our credit packages allow students to obtain the construction major credits, the other required credits, and the coop credits included in the bundle of ten credits needed to receive the red seal. Semester Offered: 1 & 2 Construction Technology English Mathematics for Everyday Life Business Leadership Cooperative Education TCJ 3E / 4E ENG 3E MEL 3E BOG 4E TCJ 4CC Cost Students will be required to provide a carpenter tool belt, hard hat, safety glasses and approved work boots. Transportation to each site is not guaranteed. Construction Technology Custom Woodworking Exploring Technology Construction Carpenter Electrician General Carpenter Residential Framer Dan Fisher QECVI fisherd@limestone.on.ca Expanded Opportunities Specialist High Skills Major Programs(SHSM) Construction OYAP 16

17 Colour Shop NDSS This Transportation Auto Body program will interest students who would like to explore the artistic side of the custom paint and body industry. Students will gain valuable experience in automotive structural repair, sector specific best practices and small business planning. Students participating in this senior level course can expect several community based projects and off-site experiential activities that will provide multiple network and career planning possibilities. Students wishing to enhance their automotive experience will have the opportunity to identify as participants in the Specialist High Skills Major in Transportation. For students seeking the post-secondary apprenticeship pathway the SHSM will further add value to their work experience and resume credentials. Semester Offered: 1 Transportation Auto Body (2 credits) TTB 3C and 4C Transportation Auto Service TTJ 3C / 4C 1 additional course (student choice) Cost Student to supply their own PPE including gloves, protection, safety footwear and eye protection. Welding/Manufacturing Automotive Service Grade 9 Integrated Technology Auto Body Painter Auto Body Repair Technician Fabricator Insurance Appraiser Paint Specialist Craig Sindall NDSS sindallc@limestone.on.ca Expanded Opportunities Specialist High Skills Major Programs(SHSM) Transportation Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) Auto Body Technician 17

18 Cooks Internship Program LCVI This specialist program has been designed to give students the required skills and experience needed to be successful in the hospitality/culinary industry. Students will be exposed to a variety of classroom experiences, competitions, community events, field trips, co-op placement, that will prepare them for a postsecondary destination. Students will interact with experienced professionals in a workplace environment learning the joys and nuances of a professional kitchen while nurturing and developing their culinary skills. There will be guest Chefs from our community who demonstrate cooking techniques and discuss their pathway to becoming a chef. The industrial kitchen classroom instruction provides a unique experience designed to developing their culinary competency and students will be involved with many projects that involve the community, especially the Community Luncheon project. This allows students to interact with their customers and is a practical way to understand all roles that are involved to create a successful kitchen. The benefits of such a course includes having the certifications that can help students to be more employable. Hours of experience inside a professional kitchen, enable the student to develop the basic understanding of food preparation and presentation. During our semester students will spend 1 week at St. Lawrence College, which allows students to leap ahead in college through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP). Students will also have the opportunity to complete a Specialist High Skills Major diploma. Doug James LCVI jamesd@limestone.on.ca Semester Offered: 1 & 2 Culinary Arts Management TFR 4C (2 credits) Hospitality & Tourism TFJ 3C/4C (2 credits) English ENG 3C / 4C Business BDI 3C Cooperative Education TFR 4CC (2 credits) Business Studies Exploring Technology Healthy Active Living Hospitality & Tourism Baker Chef Food and Beverage Servers Food Caterers Food Processing Technician Restaurant Owner Expanded Opportunities Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Hospitality and Tourism Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) 18

19 Creative Arts LCVI Creative Arts is a SHSM portfolio building opportunity available to senior students considering a career in fine arts or design. This program provides students with an extremely flexible package of courses and experience including; a series of gallery visits, life drawing at St. Lawrence College, large scale exhibits, field trips and unique workshops that all highlight local artists. Project work within this course is designed to foster a substantial element of community involvement as well as personal expression. Creative Arts is a studio course which enables students to build a strong portfolio for submission to post-secondary institutions in areas such as Fine Art, Animation, Architecture and Graphic Design. Semester Offered: 1 Visual Design Drawing and Painting AWD 3M / 4M AWM 3M / 4M Visual Arts Non-Traditional AWT 3M / 4M One additional credit may be selected depending on student need or interest. Cost Material costs: $ Studio supplies, Life Drawing course Business Studies Exploring Technology Healthy Active Leaving Hospitality & Tourism Architect Digital Artist Graphic Designer Illustrator/Animator Industrial Designer Jewelry Designer Creative Arts has been supporting young artists successfully pursue their career goals in the arts and design since Karen Peperkorn QECVI peperkornk@limestone.on.ca Expanded Opportunities Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Arts & Culture 19

20 Emergency Response LSS Students will have the opportunity to discover a variety of career opportunities related to the Health and Wellness sector. Students will gain valuable skills and knowledge through a variety of credits and vocational experiences leading to post-secondary destinations including; nursing, paramedic, law, and firefighting. Students will be introduced to a variety of learning experiences in and out of the classroom related to Emergency Response, health and wellness, as well as participate in reach ahead experiences such as dual credit and sector certification in standard First Aid with optional training in Red Cross Emergency First Responder. Sector based certifications will benefit students seeking employment beyond secondary or in applications to postsecondary colleges or institutions. Additionally students will have the opportunity to work with St. Lawrence College Program instructors representing many of the programs students might consider applying to in the future. Semester Offered: 1 Healthy Active Living PPL 4O Physical Geography CGF 3M Advanced Learning Strategies GLS 40 Dual Credit Anatomy/Biology BSCI 1040 / SBH 4T Cost Optional: $430 Required if pursuing Red Cross Emergency First Responder/CPR - HCP (3 yr) Certification (due Dec.) English Healthy Active Living Science Biology Fire Fighter Medical Responder Nursing Paramedic Police Officer David Chamberlain LSS chamerlaind@limestone.on.ca Expanded Opportunities Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Health and Wellness 20

21 Enviornmental Leadership BSS The Environmental Leadership program is designed for students interested in outdoor adventure and environmental issues. Students will participate in wilderness field trips such as winter camping, canoeing and hiking. Participants will examine environmental concerns and take action locally through hands-on stewardship projects. Certifications in Wilderness First Aid and Red Cross First Aid/CPR, ORCKA Paddling Instruction, ORCKA Canoe Trip Leader, GPS and many others may be offered. Students in this course also have the option to complete the Special High Skills Major in the Environment. The focus of the co-op credit is to gain expertise, skills and experience in future career or education pathways related to the environment, natural resource management, or outdoor leadership settings. Placements can range from provincial parks and white water rafting companies to university research or the Ministry of Natural Resources. Students enrolled in this exciting course may opt for an additional compulsory credit during fourth period at Bayridge Secondary. : 4 credits total (2 out of this group) Semester Offered: 2 Science SNC 4M Environment & Resource Management CGR 4M Environmental Science IDC 4U/4O/SVN 3M Recreation and Fitness Leadership PLF 4C Cooperative Education PLF4A/SNC4A/CGR4A One additional credit may be selected depending on student need or interest. Cost Additional costs: $ Wilderness Training & Provincial Park fees s Sciences Healthy Active Living Canadian and World Studies Environmental Engineer Fish and Game Warden Marine Biologist Park Naturalist Outdoor Recreation Leader Steve McLagan BSS mclagans@limestone.on.ca Expanded Opportunities Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Environment 21

22 Fitness Leadership LSS The Fitness Leadership SHSM program is designed for the student interested in exploring or pursuing a career in the Fitness Industry as a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Corporate Wellness Consultant, Recreation Leader, Health Promoter, Physiotherapist or Kinesiologist. Students will have the opportunity to develop and implement fitness programs for various groups and individuals. Students will also gain experience in the fitness field through their Co-op placements. As part of the curriculum students will have the opportunity to obtain Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, Kickboxing and Nutrition/Wellness Certification. Students will also have the opportunity to complete First Aid, CPR, Infection Control and WHIMIS certifications as part of the Specialist High Skills Major, Health and Wellness program. Semester Offered: 1 Health for Life PPZ 3O Nutrition and Health HFA4C/HFA4U Recreation Leadership PLF4M/IDC4U Cooperative Education PPZ 3CC *Nutrition (SLC ) pending Ministry Approval HFBT 4T Cost Additional costs: $ Gym membership Family Studies Healthy Active Living Science Corporate Wellness Consultant Fitness Industry as a Personal Trainer Group Fitness Instructor Health Promoter Kinesiologist Physiotherapist Andrea Barrow LSS barrowa@limestone.on.ca Expanded Opportunities Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Health and Wellness 22

23 Guitar Building KCVI This is an activity-based course that will cover topics such as safe shop practice, the elements and principles of design, the use of jigs and templates, wood selection, shaping, joinery, finishing techniques, and electronics. This program is open to all senior students, and no previous woodworking experience is required. Student fees will vary based on individual choices in material selection, hardware, and electronic components. Students learn the skills necessary to achieve the highest standard of craftsmanship while building their own instrument. They can also build a portfolio for post-secondary destinations that include college, apprenticeship or the world of work. Interested students can identify to earn certification and further activities related to the Specialist High Skills Major in Arts and Culture. Graduates of this program may qualify for preferred entry into Sheridan College. Semester Offered: 1 Technological Design TDJ 3M/ 4M Manufacturing Technology TMJ 3C /4C Custom Woodworking TWJ 3E / 4E Cost Based on individual choices in material selection, hardware, and electronic components. Custom Woodwork Exploring Technology Music or Art Technological Design Architecture Cabinet-making Carpenter Custom Woodworker Engineering Fine Arts Furniture Design Luthier-builder of Stringed Instruments Gary Pattenden KCVI pattendeng@limestone.on.ca Expanded Opportunities Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Arts & Culture 23

24 High Performance Athletics LCVI High Performance Athletics is a program designed for dedicated athletes wishing to pursue competition at the CIS, NCAA, or provincial / national level, while studying in the field of health sciences. As part of the Specialist High Skills Major program, emphasis will be placed on providing the athletes with tools to market, educate, and train for specific pathway destinations. Being an amateur athlete involves high stress situations, intense physical impact on the human body, and mental and emotional challenges. High Performance Athletics introduces athletes to sport psychology, sport nutrition, anatomy, physiology, human performance, and sport injury prevention. Athletes will develop and implement sport specific training programs, create a sport portfolio, with the added value of acquired SHSM sector certifications. Students in High Performance Athletics may opt for an additional compulsory credit while attending LCVI. Semester Offered: 1 Exercise Science Organizational Studies Healthy Active Living Cost Additional Costs: $ Gym membership Biology Food & Nutrition Health Science Healthy Active Living Athletic Competitors Athletic Therapist Dancers Fitness and Health Promoter Gymnastics Instructors Health and Fitness Instructors Physical Education Teachers PSE 4U BOH 4M PPL40 Kelly Bates ext. 343 QECVI batesk@limestone.on.ca Expanded Opportunities Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Sports 24

25 Independent Computer Studies ESS This focus program provides students in grades 11 and 12 with the opportunity to spend a full semester working in a computer lab. The program is designed to help students make good choices about potential post-secondary programs of study and careers in information and communications technology. While prior computer knowledge is not necessary for admission, completion of a grade 10 computer course (eg. ICS2O, TEJ2O) is beneficial. Students in this program complete 3 credits in computer-based courses learning to program compute, design and build web sites and web application, assemble, configure and upgrade computers and computer networks, Creating video games as well as learn about robotic and electronic circuitry. Recent graduates are currently attending, St. Lawrence College, Algonquin College, Queen s University and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Semester Offered: 1 Communications Technology Computer Engineering Technology Computer Science TGJ 3M/ 4M TEJ 3M/ 4M ICS 3C/ 3U or 4C/ 4U Cost Additional Costs: $40.00 Field trips to local businesses Communication Technology Computer Technology Introduction to Computer Studies Computer Engineer Computer Programmer Computer Technician Video Game Developer Web Developer Tom Pinkerton ext. 259 ESS pinkertont@limestone.on.ca 25

26 Law and Security (Dual Credit) BSS This Dual Credit Focus program prepares students for entry into law enforcement careers such as municipal and provincial policing, corporate and commercial security, corrections, fire prevention, lawyer/legal assistant and conservation officers. Practical experience is gained through co-op, a variety of field trips and guest speakers from the industry. Students will be provided with multiple opportunities to gain valuable experience in areas related to Justice and Community Safety through tours, guest speakers and extended opportunities both in and outside of the classroom setting. In addition students can explore many new learning opportunities and sector related work placements with participation in the Specialist High Skills Major available in Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services Semester Offered: 1 English ENG 4C Canadian Law CLN 4U Principles of Ethical Reasoning POFP 106 Power Fit PAF 40 Cooperative Education PAF 40C Cost Additional Costs: $ External Certifications and Field Trips English Law Physical Education Corrections Canada Court Clerk Customs Officer Police Officer Graham Pixley BSS pixleyg@limestone.on.ca Expanded Opportunities Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Justice Dual Credit 26

27 Let`s Make a Demo NDSS Let s Make a Demo is an experiential music based SHSM program that brings passionate musicians together to create a 3 song EP of original music. The students write, record, produce, promote, and perform original music as they develop their own digital presence in the music industry. Students in the program will gain valuable experience in song writing, live sound, lighting, digital recording, graphics, event promotion and planning and personal management. The development of these skills will help to prepare students to pursue studies or careers in the performing arts and music industry. Potential candidates should play an instrument or sing and be willing to create and perform original compositions. Graduates of our program have gone on to Humber College, Fanshawe College, University of Toronto, Concordia, and UBC. Semester Offered: 1 Communications Technology Music Creation Entrepreneurial, Venture Planning Cost Additional Costs: $30.00 Music materials Communications Technology Exploring Technologies Music Performing Arts Booking Agent Music Manager Music Performer Sound Technician Song Writer TGJ 4M AMC 30 / 4M BDV 4C Marcy Satnik NDSS satnikm@limestone.on.ca Expanded Opportunities Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Arts and Culture 27

28 Limestone Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program (LCPAP) LCVI The Limestone Construction Intern Program (formerly hosted at St. Lawrence) will be held at LCVI with 2 units still being offered at St. Lawrence College. The Limestone Construction Intern Program is a pre apprenticeship opportunity designed for students who wish to continue to refine their skills in electrical, plumbing, heating or carpentry leading to apprenticeship in the construction industry. Students who wish to successfully secure a Coop placement leading to an apprenticeship should have completed one of the following prior to arriving; BCIP New House Construction Renovations Plus Equivalent learning including completion of a LDSB employability profile Or Completion of a construction Co-op in their home school. The goal of this program is to prepare students to exit Secondary with the necessary skills and job search tools to begin a career in the world of construction. Bruce Lonneberg QECVI lonnebergb@limestone.on.ca Semester Offered: 2 Construction Engineering Technology Construction Technology Cooperative Education Plans, Codes and Specifications Safety in Construction TCJ4C TCJ 4E TCJ4CC Dual Credit Dual Credit Cost Students will be required to provide a carpenter tool belt, hard hat, safety glasses and approved work boots. Transportation to each site is not guaranteed. Construction Technology Mathematics for Everyday Life Cooperative Education Cabinet maker Construction Carpenter General Carpenter Residential Framer 28

29 Marine Transportation and Upholstery NDSS This program offers students authentic experiential activity related to the recreational marine and manufacturing textiles industry. Students will gain valuable workplace and essential skills necessary for direct entry to the workplace. Math for Everyday Life will be offered in context with the creation of an estimate, laying out of fabrics and billing of material also critical operations in a manufacturing operation. Students will have the opportunity to develop their skills by working on community projects, customer requests and assigned program tasks. Students returning to their home school will be encouraged to seek additional experience in a cooperative education placement. Semester Offered: 1 & 2 English ENG 3E Manufacturing Technology TMJ 3E/ 4E, 3O Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life MEL 3E/ 4E Navigating the Workplace GLN 4O Business Leadership BOG 4E English Math Transportation Technology Fabricator Marine Technician Recreational Vehicle Mechanic Upholsterer L.E. (Ed) Mills QECVI millsle@limestone.on.ca 29

30 Mechanical Pre-Apprenticeship LSS This SHSM course is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in a variety of the mechanical trades such as: Construction Millwright, Industrial Mechanic, Pipefitter/Welder, Welder, Iron Worker, Sheet Metal Worker and Machinist. This course meets the expectations of the MTCU Training Standard for Mechanical Millwright which also provides the framework for other skilled trades common to Millwright. Students interested in enhancing their manufacturing experience can identify as Ontario Youth Apprentices or participants in the Specialist High Skills Major. Students in this program that do qualify as OYAP apprentices may also receive welding instruction overseen by St. Lawrence College as part of their in-school component of Phase 1 apprentice training. Students are invited to stay for second semester at LaSalle to pursue a cooperative education placement within the Manufacturing sector. Bob Chambers chambersb@limestone.on.ca Semester Offered: 1 Manufacturing (2 credits) TMI 3C/ 4C Technological Design TDM 3M/ 4M Cost Additional Costs: $50 Exploring Technology Technological Design Fitter Fabricator Mechanical Designer Mechanical Millwright Mechanical Technician Pipe Fitter Steam Fitter Welder Expanded Opportunities Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) Millwright Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Manufacturing. 30

31 Photography and Culture LCVI Photography & Culture is intended for grade 11 and 12 students who are interested in a career in the Arts and Culture industry, either by entering the workforce directly from high school, or by pursuing post-secondary programs. The courses in this program are tied directly to the Arts and Culture Specialist High Skills Major program with a focus on creativity and innovation. Using a variety of digital media and techniques, students will apply the creative process to produce works that have technical merit and social significance. Students will reflect and analyze both their own images, and the works of industry leading photographers and artists. There is an emphasis on digital technology in society and an investigation into how it affects us across a variety of cultural themes. This is a hand-on course about making images, exploring new techniques, and understanding how images impact the world around us. Semester Offered: 1 Photography Digital Media Visual Arts Cultural Cost No Additional Cost Visual Art Communication Technology Digital Artist Graphic Design Museum/Curatorial Art Conservator Fine Artist Photographer AWQ3M/4M AWS3O/3M/4M AWU3O/3M/4M Preston Schiedel LCVI schiedelp@limestone.on.ca 31

32 Radio Broadcast Journalism KCVI Students in this SHSM program will learn about radio and broadcast journalism while working at Kingston s most interesting radio station, CKVI 91.9 fm The Cave. CKVI Radio is located inside KCVI and broadcasts to the city and to the world (on the internet at Become an on-air host, producer, editor, reporter, news writer/reader and interviewer as you help run a real, licensed radio station. Training is provided in technical skills including: the use of on-air equipment, recording equipment and computer editing software. Music lovers will host shows featuring the best in Alternative Rock as well as Metal, Hip Hop, Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul, Classical and World Music. As a host student will interview local and national recording artists. Young journalists deliver hourly newscasts, produce and host daily spoken word programs, and produce radio documentaries. Semester Offered: 1 &2 Communication Technology English English: Media Studies Music and Computers Music for Creating Cooperative Education Communication Technology Exploring Technology Math Editor Journalist Marketing Consultant Radio Broadcaster Sound Engineer Special Events Coordinator TGJ 3M/ 4M ENG3C, ENG3U/4U EMS 3O AMM 4M AMC 4M EMS 30C Fraser Rose KCVI rosef@limestone.on.ca Expanded Opportunities Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Arts & Culture 32

33 Renovations Plus LCVI Renovations PLUS is a Focus Program designed or students ages 16 to 19. Home base for the program is Loyalist Collegiate where students may earn one credit in Mathematics, one credit in English as well as two credits in Construction Technology. The two Construction Tech credits are achieved by participation in community based non-profit construction projects. The goal of RENO PLUS program is to assist students in gaining the skills necessary to become productive members of the construction industry. Project work may include carpentry, flooring, tiling and roofing. Students also have the opportunity to achieve their Specialist High Skills major in Construction which may lead to an apprenticeship in Construction Carpentry. Semester Offered: 1 Construction Technology English Mathematics TCJ 3E/ 4E ENG 3E/ 4E MEL 3E/ 4E Cost Student will be required to provide a carpenter tool belt and approved work boots. Construction Technology Exploring Technology Manufacturing Technology Carpenter Drywall Installer Home Renovator Painter Plumber Roofer Rick Terry LCVI terryf@limestone.on.ca Expanded Opportunities Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Pathway (OYAP) Home Renovator Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Construction 33

34 Sports Therapy & Injury Management LCVI Sports Injury Management is geared toward students interested in pursuing a career in the sport science field, including athletic therapy, physiotherapy, massage therapy, sports training and sports medicine. It is a 3 credit program with an option for a fourth credit in senior English (3C or 3U), and is intended for both college and university bound students. Participants will study the structure and function of the human body and learn to recognize the signs of symptoms of various injuries and disorders. Students will also learn how to prevent, assess, treat, and manage a variety of both life threatening and non-lifethreatening injuries. Through the development of leadership skills, students will gain the confidence they need to apply their skills in practical situations, working with local elementary schools and other relevant placements. If you ve ever considered a career in sports therapy or sports medicine, this course will provide you with the experience and knowledge to make an informed decision about your future, while providing you with certifications that will help you in that journey. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their Sports experience by participating on the Specialist High Skills Major in SPORT. Semester Offered: 2 Biology Science Recreation and Fitness Leadership SBI 3C/ 3U, 4U SNC 4M PLF 4C / IDC 4U Cost Additional Costs: $250 Consumable training materials Biology Health & Physical Education Science Athletic Trainer First Responder Lifestyle Coach Physiotherapist Sports Medicine Joanna Belfer QECVI belferj@limestone.on.ca Expanded Opportunities Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Sports 34

35 Studio LC Video Production LCVI Studio LC is a learner-centred, film - driven set of courses designed for highly motivated and community minded students interested in Film, Video, Music, and Digital Arts media production. As part of a team you will plan, write, act, shoot and edit your films in our classroom studios. Students will deconstruct media from a technical, creative and social perspective, design, produce and promote films for the LCVI Film festival and a variety of community related events. Students can identify for further certifications and activities leading to a Specialist High Skills Major in Arts and Culture. If you re an aspiring Videographer, writer or Film buff, Studio LC wants you. Semester Offered: 1 Drama: Film/Video Communications Technology English Media Studies Technology Design ADV 4M TGJ 4M EMS 3O TDJ 4M Cost Additional Costs: $ Tech materials and field trips Art Exploring Technology Music Actor, Director, Editor Journalist, Studio Tech. Screenplay Writer Videographer Kevin Bowers Eirik Rutherford LCVI bowersk@limestone.on.ca rutherforde@limestone.on.ca Expanded Opportunities Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Arts and Culture 35