FOR ALL West Credit Secondary School (9-12, SHSM Hospitality and Tourism & Construction) 6325 Montevideo Road Mississauga L5N 4G7 Tel: 905-858-3087 Fax: 905-858-0914 Website: westcreditss. peelschools.org Principal: Dana Sheahan Vice-Principals: Peter Koehnen Vicki Thomas Field Office/ Family of Schools: Mississauga West/ Streetsville Superintendent: Poleen Grewal Trustees: All Mississauga trustees Student Population: 500 School Colours: Silver and blue Sports Team: Panthers Highlights: v A Ministry of Education site for the Specialist High Skills Major in Hospitality and Tourism & Construction v Hands-on, technical skills training in a number of fields including: auto, baking, chef training, child care, construction, cosmetology, manufacturing, and landscape horticulture v Co-operative Education program that provides work placements in the community where students can refine, expand, apply and practice skills they have begun to develop in their academic and technical courses v Applied Stream program for non-vocational students entering grade 9, 10 and 11 who are interested in a skilled trade and pursuing college or an apprenticeship program v Dog Daycare program (4 credit package) with an introduction to Grooming Component and the potential for a dual credit with Sheridan College More about West Credit: West Credit Secondary School prepares students for the world of work, apprenticeships, trades and college programs. The school provides a focused learning environment for students and has a dedicated and supportive staff. Students are required to take Co-operative Education as part of their program. The school s goal is to challenge students to strive for excellence. Staff provide students with tools for successful life planning, enabling them to make positive contributions to their community and to be successful in college. In addition to a variety of locally-developed and vocational courses, West Credit offers a full complement of workplace courses and the Applied/College Stream (for Grade 9, 10, and 11 in September 2013) for students interested in pursuing a Skilled Trade. West Credit s motto, Pursue Your Passion is all about students finding what they love and having success in school. 201
COURSES Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 THE ARTS Dramatic Arts ADA 1OB ADA 2OB ADA 3OB ADA 4EB Dramatic Arts Skilled Trades ADA 1O0 ADA 2O0 ADA 3O0 Music Instrumental AMU 1OB AMU 2OB AMU 3OB AMU 4EB Music Instrumental Skilled Trades AMU 1O0 AMU 2O0 AMU 3O0 Music Vocal AMV 1OB AMV 2OB AMV 3OB AEA 4OV Music and Computers AMM 2OB Media Arts ASM 2OB ASM 3OB ASM 4EB Visual Arts AVI 1OB AVI 2OB AVI 3OB AVI 4EB Visual Arts Skilled Trades AVI 1O0 AVI 2O0 AVI 3O0 BUSINESS STUDIES Business Information Technology BBI 1OB BTT 2OB Business Information Technology Skilled Trades BBI 1O0 BBI 2O0 BMI 3CO Digital Business Technology BTA 3OB Introduction to Retail Services Marketing BMX 3EB Managing a Small Business CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES Geography of Canada CGC 1PB Geography of Canada Skilled Trades CGC 1P0 CGG 3O0 Canadian History Since World War I Locally Developed CHC 2LB Canadian History Since World War I Modified Applied CHC 2PB Canadian History Since World War I - Regular Applied CHC 2P0 Civics CHV 2OB Civics Skilled Trades CHV 2O0 Understanding Canadian Law CLU 3EB Travel and Tourism: A Regional Geographic Perspective CGG 3OB Environment and Resource Management ENGLISH BOG 4EB CGR 4EB English Modified Applied ENG 1PB ENG 2PB English Skilled Trades ENG 1P0 ENG 2P0 ENG 3CO English College ENG 3CB ENG 4CB English Locally Developed ENG 1LB ENG 2LB English Workplace ENG 3EB ENG 4EB Ontario Literacy Course OLC 4OB Media Studies EMS 3OB GUIDANCE AND CAREER EDUCATION Learning Strategies GLE 1OB Career Studies GLC 2OB Career Studies Skilled Trades GLC 2O0 Discovering the Workplace COP 2XC Navigating the Workplace Co-op (4 credits) COP 4XC Dog Daycare Cooperative Education (4 credits) BOG 4E5 COP 3XC HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Healthy and Active Living Education PPL 1OF PPL 2OF PPL 3OF PPL 4OF PPL 1OM PPL 2OM PPL 3OM PPL 4OM Healthy and Active Living Education Skilled Trades PPL 1OF PPL 2OF PPL 1OM PPL 2OM PPZ 3O0 Recreation and Fitness Leadership PLF 4CB 202
COURSES Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Personal and Fitness Activities HOSPITALITY SERVICES PAF 4OF/ PAF 4OM Exploring Hospitality and Tourism Skilled Trades TFJ 1O6 TFJ 2O6 TFJ 3CO Chef Training TFC 3EO Hospitality and Tourism Skilled Trades TFJ 1O0 TFJ 2O0 Baking TFB 3EO Hospitality and Tourism Baking TFJ 1O5+ TFJ 2O5+ TFB 3EB+ TFB 4EB+ Hospitality and Tourism Chef Training TFJ 1OV+ TFJ 2OV+ TFC 3EB+ TFC 4EB+ Restaurant TFJ 3EB+ TFJ 4EB+ INTERDISCPLINARY STUDIES Yearbook MATHEMATICS IDC 3OB Mathematics Skilled Trades MFM 1P0 MFM 2P0 MBF 3C0 Mathematics Locally Developed Skilled Trades MAT 1LB/0 MAT 2LB/0 MEL 3E0 Foundations for College Mathematics MBF 3CB MAP 4CB Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life MEL 3EB MEL 4EB SCIENCE Science Modified Applied SNC 1PB SNC 2PB Science Skilled Trades SNC 1P0 SNC 2P0 Science Biology Skilled Trades Science Chemistry Skilled Trades Science Physics Skilled Trades Science Locally Developed Skilled Trades SNC 1LB SNC 2LB Environmental Science Science Workplace Preparation Social Sciences and Humanities Managing Personal Resources TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION SBI 3C0 SVN 3EB HIP 3EB SCH 4C0 SPH 4CO SNC 4EB Exploring Construction Technology TCJ 1OB Exploring Construction Technology TCJ 1O0 TCJ 2O0 TCJ 3C0 Skilled Trades TCC 3E Construction Technology TCJ 2OB TCJ 3EB TCJ 4EB Exploring Green Industries THJ 1OB Exploring Green Industries: Horticulture THJ 1O0 THJ 2O0 THJ 3EO Skilled Trades Exploring Green Industries: Horticulture THJ 2OB THH 3EB Exploring Hairstyling and Aesthetics TXJ 1OB Hairstyling and Aesthetics TXJ 2OB TXJ 3EB TXJ 4EB Exploring Hairstyling and Aesthetics TXJ 1O0 TXJ 2O0 TXJ 3E0 Skilled Trades Childcare TPJ 1OP TPJ 2OP Parenting and Human Development TOJ 4CB TOC 4CB Exploring Childcare Skilled Trades TPJ 1O0 TPJ 2O0 TOJ 4CO TOC 4CO Exploring Manufacturing Technology TMJ 1OB Manufacturing Technology TMJ 2OB TMJ 3EB TMJ 4EB Exploring Manufacturing Technology Skilled Trades TMJ 1O0 TMJ 2O0 TMJ 3CO Exploring Transportation Technology TTJ 1OB 203
COURSES Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Exploring Transportation Technology Skilled Trades TTJ 1O0 TTJ 2O0 TMJ 3C0 Transportation Technology Auto Service TTJ 2OB Transportation Technology: Vehicle Ownership TTJ 3OB Transportation Technology: Vehicle Maintenance TTJ 4EB VOCATIONAL 1 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 COMPULSORIES English ENG 1LS ENG 2LS ENG 3ES ENG 4ES Mathematics MAT 1LS MAT 2LS MEL 3ES MEL 4ES Science SNC 1LS SNC 2LS Canadian Geography CGC 1PS Canadian History CHC 2LS Learning Strategies GLS 1OS Drama ADA 4ES Career Studies GLC 2OS Navigating the Workplace Co-operative Education SCE 4XC Health and Physical Education PPL 1OM/F Individual/Family and Social Living HIF 1OS+ Integrated Arts ALC 1OS Hairstyling and Aesthetics TXJ 4ES OPTIONAL CREDITS Integrated Courses + 3 Integrated Courses + 5 Integrated Courses + 5 Integrated Courses 204
SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM) HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM In order to meet the high demand in the coming years for quality skilled workers in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, West Credit is excited to offer this unique program. The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) at WCSS involves students completing a package of courses that meets the needs of all students with an interest in developing the skills necessary for a career in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. The Hospitality and Tourism Industry acknowledges and supports the program through certification and appropriate industry placements. Students may be able to participate in a partnership with Humber College where they could earn 8 advance standing college credits. In order to complete a SHSM in Hospitality and Tourism students: 1. Complete a package of 9 specific courses (see chart below). 2. Complete Industry Certification. 3. Obtain job experience (e.g. co-op work experience, job shadowing, job twinning). 4. Document the industry essential skills using the Ontario Skills Passport. 5. Gain Reach Ahead Experience (e.g. through an apprenticeship program or post secondary institution). Workplace Apprenticeship College Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 Major Credits (4 of) TFB 3E TFB 4E TFB 3E TFB 4E TFB 3E TFB 4E TFC 3E TFC 4E TFC 3E TFC 4E TFC 3E TFC 4E TFJ 3E TFJ 4E TFJ 3E TFJ 4E TFJ 3E TFJ4 E English Credits ENG 3E ENG 3C/3E ENG 3C Math Credits MEL 3E MBF 3C MBF 3C MEL 3E Science or Business SVN 3E SVN 3E BTA 3O Credits in Grade 11 BMX 3E BMX 3E (1 of) Co-op Credits COP 4XC COP 4XC COP 4XC TFJ 4EC TFJ 4EC TFJ 4EC TFB 4EC TFB 4EC TFB 4EC TFC 4EC TFC 4EC TFC 4EC 205
SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM) CONSTRUCTION In order to meet the high demand in the coming years for quality skilled workers in the Construction Industry, West Credit SS is excited to offer this unique program. The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) at West Credit SS involves students completing a package of courses that meets the needs of all students with an interest in developing the skills necessary for a career in the Construction Industry. The Construction Industry acknowledges and supports the program through certification and appropriate industry placements. In order to complete a SHSM in Construction students: 1. Complete a package of 10 specific courses (see chart below). 2. Complete 5 required Industry Certifications and 2 elective certifications 3. Obtain job experience (e.g. co-op work experience, job shadowing, job twinning). 4. Document the industry essential skills using the Ontario Skills Passport. 5. Gain Reach Ahead Experience (e.g. through an apprenticeship program or post secondary institution). Workplace Apprenticeship College Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 Major Credits TCJ 3E TCJ 4E TCJ 3C or TCJ 4C or TCJ 3C TCJ 4C (2 per year) TCJ 3E or TCJ 4E TCC 3E English Credits ENG 3E ENG 4E ENG 3C ENG 4C ENG3C ENG 4C Math Credits MEL 3E MBF 3C MAP 4C MBF 3C MAP 4C Science or Business BTA 3O or SNC 4E BDI 3C or SBI 3C or SPH 4C or Credits in Grade 11 BDI 3C or SCH 4C or 12 (1 of) SNC 4E Co-op Credits COP 4X COP 4X COP 4X (2 credits total) TCJ 3C TCJ 3C TCJ 3C If you have any questions please see a counsellor. 206