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SHSMs at Highland. 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 S eal on their diplomas and SHSM Records of Activity
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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
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
Highland’s SHSMs • Manufacturing – CAD/CAM • Arts and Culture – Visual Arts and Music • Information Communication Technology – pending 2012
Arts and Culture Earned through Music, Visual Arts, both
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: Come to guidance to arrange your timetable