WELCOME ALLTO GRADE 8 PARENTS’ INFORMATION NIGHT!

Health and

Wellness

Programs

OUR MOTTO

Honour academic achievement

Engage in healthy active living

Strive to be caring, productive members of society

OUR VISION

OUR VALUES

ProductiveRespectful

IntelligentDetermined

Empathetic

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

FOR 21ST CENTURY LEARNING

30 Credits to Graduate 18 Compulsory Credits

12 Optional Credits

Community Involvement 40 hours

Ontario Secondary SchoolLiteracy Test (OSSLT) Grade 10

ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA (OSSD) REQUIREMENTS:

6 Compulsory:• English

• Mathematics

• Science

• Geography

• French

• Physical Education

1 of The Arts• Dramatic Arts

• Visual Arts (traditional or non-traditional media)

• Music (beginner or experienced)

1 Other option• Business

• Technology

• Family Studies

GRADE 9 COURSES

• Clothing• Drama• Communication Technology• Visual Arts• Construction Technology• Non-Traditional Art (Media Arts)• Hairstyling and Aesthetics• Instrumental Music

• Hospitality and Tourism• Introduction to Guitar• Technological Design• Introduction to Business• Transportation Technology• Introduction to Computer

Studies• Personal Fitness

GRADE 10 OPTIONAL COURSES

• Drama• Visual Art• Non-Traditional Art (Media

Arts)• Photography• Instrumental Music• Guitar• Accounting• Marketing• Information and

Communication• Forces of Nature• Travel and Tourism• American History• World History

• Canadian Law• Introduction to

Computer Science• Media Studies (English)• Canadian Literature• French• Leadership• Healthy Active Living

Ed.• Personal Fitness• Intro to Anthropology,

Psychology, & Sociology• Parenting• Fashion

• World Religions• Biology• Chemistry• Physics• Communication Tech• Communication Tech:

Movie Production• Hairstyling and

Aesthetics• Hospitality and

Tourism• Technological Design• Transportation

Technology

GRADE 11 OPTIONAL COURSES

• Drama• Visual Art• Non-Traditional Art (Media

Arts)• Photography• Instrumental Music• Accounting• Sports/Entertainment

Marketing• International Business• Entrepreneurship• Environmental Management• World Issues• World History

• Computer Science• Sports in Literature• Writers Craft• French• Healthy Active Living

Ed.• Personal Fitness• Exercise Science• Adv. Functions• Calculus and Vectors• Data Management• Biology• Chemistry• Physics

• Families in Canada• Philosophy• World Fashion• Communication Tech• Communication Tech:

Movie Production• Hairstyling and

Aesthetics• Hospitality and

Tourism• Technological Design• Transportation

Technology• Yearbook

GRADE 12 OPTIONAL COURSES

Grade 9 EQAO Math Results 86% of all academic level students were at or above the provincial standard

(3% above provincial average)

67% of all applied level students were at or above the provincial standard

(22% above provincial average)(highest of all PDSB secondary schools)

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 2015-2016

Grade 10 EQAO Literacy Test Results84% of all eligible students were at or above the provincial standard

(3% higher than the board)

(3% higher than the province)

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 2015-2016

Graduates85% + of all graduates accepted to college or

university

228 graduates were offered university acceptances

163 graduates were offered college acceptances

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 2015-2016

HONOURS261 students in grades 9, 10 and 11 received honours standing for having an overall average of 80% or higher in all 8 courses

155 students in grade 12 (1 in 3) received honours standing for having

an overall average of 80% or higher in all 6 courses

125 students in grades 9, 10 and 11 received special subject awardsbased on academic marks above 80%

GRADUATE AWARDSGrade 12 graduates received:• The Ontario Principal’s Council Award for Student Leadership• The Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award for community service• The Governor General’s Award for the highest academic average

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 2015-2016

MSS students consistently achieve high placement in the region and

province and earn medals and certificates of distinction in the

following math contest:

Pascal Waterloo Mathematics contest (Grade 9 students)

Cayley Waterloo Mathematics contest (Grade 10 students)

Beaver Computing Challenge (Grade 10 students)

Fermat Waterloo Mathematics contest (Grade 11 students)

Canadian Senior Mathematics contest (Grade 11/12 students)

Euclid Mathematics contest (Grade 12 students) (2014-15 graduate placed 3rd in Peel and 110th out of 15,661 students across the world)

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS: MATH CONTESTS

Math, Physics & Chemistry Contest Winners

(student placed 3rd in Peel

with full scholarship to Waterloo)Gold Medal

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

University of Guelph

Engineering Contest Ontario Skills Challenge Gold Medal - Architectural Technology Design

Bronze Medal - Fashion Design

French InternationalFilm Festival

1st & 2nd Place in Critique Writing

Gold Medal Winners

Spirit Award

Bronze – Golden Horseshoe Music Festival

Gold – Ontario Concert Band

HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS

Certifications and Workshops

CPR/First Aid Stress Management Personal Wellness Team-building Problem-Solving Group Dynamics Young Workers Awareness What’s Your Passion?

EXPLORE HIGH SKILLS (EHS)GRADE 9 & 10

Field Trips & Leadership Opportunities

Ontario Science Centre Count Me In Empowering Youth to Make

Positive Choices Crossroads Youth Academy University Campus Tours

EXPLORE HIGH SKILLS (EHS)GRADE 9 & 10

Job Shadowing

A day on the job with a Health Care

Professional

EXPLORE HIGH SKILLS (EHS)GRADE 9 & 10

SHSM is a Ministry of Education approved program designed for secondary schools across Ontario that allows

students to gain practical experience in various sectors.

Sports

Environment Manufacturing

What Is A Specialist High Skills Major ?

COMPULSORYCPR-Level C, Standard First Aid,Infection Control, WHMIS

ELECTIVELeadership, Conflict ResolutionCustomer Service, Group DynamicsStress Management, CommunicationAnd more!

Certifications

SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM)GRADE 11 & 12

Career Exploration Workshops in Personal

Wellness Leadership Opportunities Collaboration to organize

Health and Wellness School-wide events

Experiential Learning

SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM)GRADE 11 & 12

Reach Ahead Opportunities

SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM)GRADE 11 & 12

Work placement at a job for one semester or the summer

Job is in Health and Wellness sector Gain 2 or 4 credits

Cooperative Education

SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM)GRADE 11 & 12

COLLEGE & TRAINING PROGRAMSChild and Youth WorkerEarly Childhood EducatorEducational AssistantParamedicBiomedical Engineering TechnologistDental Hygienist or AssistantFuneral DirectorHealth Care AideMedical Lab TechnicianMedical SecretaryPharmacy TechnicianPractical NurseRegistered Massage TherapistCertified Personal TrainerRecreation Program Leader

UNIVERSITY PROGRAMSChiropractorDentistSpeech-Language PathologistFamily/marriage counsellorKinesiologyMedical DoctorMidwifeNutritionistOptometristPharmacistPsychiatristRegistered nurseSports TherapistForensic ScientistAudiologist

HEALTH & WELLNESS SECTOR CAREERS

Specialist High Skills Major

Students who complete the SHSM requirements receive: an OSSD with red embossed “SHSM” sealSHSM record documenting his/her achievementformal recognition on the Ontario Transcript

There is also growing recognition from Colleges and Universities (e.g., scholarships)

HOW IS SHSM RECOGNIZED?

Learning Support Level ILS1 is implemented through a credit course known as General Learning Strategies – Exceptional (GLE) for formally identified students and is taken in one semester

Students with an Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.):

can earn up to a maximum of 4 GLE credits towards their Secondary School Diploma

are exempt from the compulsory French credit

receive extra time for quizzes, tests, and exams

have access to the Lions' Common Room (L.C.R.) to complete tests or assigned work with the support of a special education teacher

have access to computers, resources, and remedial assistance

Learning Support Level IIEach student receives support from Special Education staff on an “as needed” basis with on-going monitoring and conferencing

SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORT

What is ESL?

…An accelerated English proficiency program that helps English Language Learners to be more successful in secondary school.

ESL courses help English Language Learners to:

• develop English language skills• enhance English writing skills• develop and extend critical thinking skills• receive support for other subject areas• prepare for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy

Test (OSSLT) • become more comfortable in the Canadian school

environment

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

Experience Matters!

CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION

Recommendation required from a coach, agent or instructor.Application is online and opens Oct. 14 – Nov. 25 on the PDSB website.

• Ultimate Frisbee (co-ed)• Track & Field (co-ed)• Swim Team (co-ed)• Cross Country (co-ed)• Wrestling (co-ed)• Curling (co-ed)• Tennis (co-ed)• Golf (co-ed)• Hockey• Table Tennis• Jr. Boys Basketball• Jr. Boys Badminton• Jr. Boys Soccer• Jr. Boys Football• Jr. Boys Volleyball

• Bantam Boys Volleyball

• Boys Baseball

• Boys Lacrosse

• Girls Softball

• Girls Flag Football

• Jr. Girls Soccer

• Jr. Girls Basketball

• Jr. Girls Badminton

• Jr. Girls Volleyball

• Bantam Girls Volleyball

• Girls Rugby

• Girls Field Hockey

• Girls Lacrosse

SPORTS TEAMS

ROPSSAA MEDAL WINNERSSenior Boys Cross CountrySenior Boys Track and Field 1500 mJunior Girls Wrestling (64 kg)Senior Girls Wrestling (41 kg & 51 kg)Junior Boys Wrestling (77 kg & 89 kg)Senior Boys Wrestling (51 kg, 89 kg, 95 kg) Senior Boys VolleyballJunior Girls Tennis

OFSAA BRONZE & SILVER

Senior Boys Volleyball

ROPSSAA CHAMPIONSSenior Boys Track and Field 1500mJunior Boys VolleyballSenior Boys VolleyballSenior Boys Doubles TennisJunior Girls Wrestling (41 kg & 51 kg)Senior Boys 44 kg WrestlingSenior Boys 54 kg Wrestling

OFSAA BRONZE

Senior Boys Wrestling

ATHLETICS: CHAMPIONS & FINALISTS

• International Club• Model United Nations Team• Improv Club• School Production Crew• Hand Made Brigade (Art Club)• Dance Club• Choir• Concert Band• Jazz Band• Drumline• Trash Fusion (Fashion Club)• Engineering Club• Battle of the Books Team• White Pine Reading Club• Debate Team• Eco-Team• Prom Committee• French Speech Club• Lions Pen Newspaper Club• Math Club• ROAR Announcers

• Pride Committee• Audio/Visual Club• Crime Prevention Program• Grad Breakfast Committee• Junior Achievers• GSA-Gay Straight Alliance• Teen Health Committee• Star Awards Committee• Barbershop Club• Yearbook Club (2nd Semester)• Guidance Club• Link Crew• Badminton Club• Ski/Snowboarding Club• Arts Council• Music Council• Student Union (MSU)• Athletic Council (MAC)• Auto Club• Photography Club

CLUBS & GROUPS

CANCER SOCIETY’S ANNUAL DAFFODILS CAMPAIGN

MSS participates every January in the Mississauga Cancer Society’s Daffodils campaign to raise funds for cancer awareness and research.

MSS & THE UNITED WAY OF PEEL

MSS supports the UNITED WAY campaign to raise awareness for the needs of the Peel community and to fundraise to help various Peel charities achieve their annual goals . Activities include silent auctions, bake sales and student performances.

TERRY FOX

MSS, since its opening, has been a supporter of the Terry Fox Foundation. The focus has been on whole-school participation accomplished through the Annual Terry Fox Challenge in which clubs, classes and teams compete in a relay-style 10 kilometer race.

VOLUNTEERING

Like all secondary school students in the province, MSS students are required to complete 40 hours of volunteer service in the community in order to graduate.

CIVIC INVOLVEMENT

HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM (HPP)October 14th – November 25th

REGIONAL LEARNING CHOICES PROGRAMS (RLCP)November 9th – November 25th

COURSE OPTION SELECTIONS November 14th – December 2nd

EXPLORE HIGH SKILLS (EHS)November 9th – November 25th

PROGRAM APPLICATION TIMELINES