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Specialized Programs for Grades 11/12 at Highland 2012-13

Specialized Programs for Grades 11/12 at Highland 2012-13 . Specialist High Skills Majors and Global CONNECT. SHSM’s at Highland. What is a SHSM?. A specialized pathway to engage students by giving them specialized experiences in their area of interest

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Specialized Programs for Grades 11/12 at Highland 2012-13

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  1. Specialized Programs for Grades 11/12 at Highland2012-13 Specialist High Skills Majors and Global CONNECT

  2. SHSM’s at Highland

  3. What is a SHSM? • A specialized pathway to engage students by giving them specialized experiences in their area of interest • Specific criteria to meet - set by the Ministry of Education • Students earn a SHSM Red Seal on their diplomas and SHSM Records of Activity • Students can enroll and if they complete at least half, they will earn a “Partially Completed” SHSM Record of Activity

  4. Criteria to be Met During grades 11/12 • Major credits (2 per grade) • Minor credits (different for each SHSM) • Co-operative Education Credits ( 2 Co-op) • CLA’s (Contextualized Learning Activities) • Experiential Learning • Reach Ahead Opportunities • Certifications – paid for through the SHSM • Ontario Skills Passport

  5. Highland’s SHSMs • Manufacturing – CAD/CAM • Arts and Culture – Visual Arts and Music • Information Communication Technology – Digital Media - pending 2012

  6. Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)

  7. Arts and Culture Earned through Music, Visual Arts, both

  8. Information Communication Technology – Digital Media (ICT)

  9. Sign me UP! Step 1: Talk to the teachers and get an application form signed: Arts and Culture – MsRoi, Mr. T. Smith Manufacturing – Mr. Clapiz, Mr. Seiler ICT – Mr. Clapiz Co-op – Mrs. Steeds Step 2: Select the SHSM holding code during Online Option Entry Process. Choose the required courses. We will look at your timetable closely. Step 3: Come to guidance to arrange your timetable once the co-op is settled.

  10. Global CONNECT:choose the difference you make Highland Secondary School’s Program of Choice

  11. Highlanders Care • Tradition of fundraising and altruism - Christmas Tree of Hope - Free the Children - Day without Desks - annual Rubber Ducky Campaign - 30 hour famine for World Vision • Haven, World Awareness Committee (WAC), student council, VAC

  12. Global CONNECT in a nutshellEveryone can be global leader through individual action. • Grade 9 – connect with the local community. • Grade 10 – learn about the global community. • Grade 11 – choose to participate in Global CONNECT leadership course – GPP3O. • Grade 12 – continue participation in Global CONNECT (4 areas to complete to receive a Global CONNECT certificate at graduation).

  13. Grades 9-12 The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Highland facilitates this amazing international program … get recognized for your involvement and become a well-rounded citizen! Looks great on a resume!

  14. GPP3O – Grade 11 Global CONNECT Course • Grade 9 Mentoring • Learn about leadership styles and global leaders • Learn about local issues • Learn about global issues • Run events and reflect on your leadership • Create a leadership portfolio • Choose an issue and make a plan of action

  15. Grade 12 Global CONNECT 4 Components: 1. Coursework related to Global CONNECT issue 2. Co-curricular Leadership Project 3. Service Trip or extended volunteer activity 4. Add grade 12 activity to the portfolio Receive a Global CONNECT Certificate of Accomplishment at graduation. Great for a resume!

  16. More information… Look at our website under the appropriate departments … tech, visual arts, music, and guidance. www.schools.hwdsb.on.ca/highland Talk to the teachers in charge. Q & A

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