The Woodlands School (7-12; Regional Program - Enhanced; SHSM Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness) 3225 Erindale Station Road Mississauga L5C 1Y5 Tel: 905-279-0575 Fax: 905-279-0215 Website: thewoodlandsschool.com Principal: Rosemary Stiglic Vice-Principals: Joann Finn Kelly Devenish (Acting) Michele Reynolds Field Office/ Family of Schools: Mississauga/Woodlands Superintendents: Jamie Robertson Trustees: Robert Crocker Sue Lawton Janet McDougald Student Population: 1,075 School Colours: Red and Gold Sports Team: Rams Highlights: Long-standing tradition of academic excellence and scholastic achievement students have received regional, provincial and national awards in math, physics, chemistry, biology, business, literature, music, drama, languages, and visual art Largest Regional Enhanced Learning Centre for gifted in Peel Abundance of clubs, activities and sports for all students, including DECA, Prefects, Student Council, Robotics, Debate Club, MSA, Music Council, Drama, Science, and Math clubs, to name a few. Sports include basketball, volleyball, football, badminton, flag football, table tennis, and cross country, etc. Strong tradition of community involvement, global awareness and responsible citizenship, which is demonstrated through fundraising activities and charity weeks The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs in Arts and Culture, and in Health and Wellness provide exciting opportunities for students to gain valuable industry-recognized skills, career-relevant training and certifications More about The Woodlands: The Woodlands School provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students from Grades 7 to 12. Through engaging and differentiated classroom instruction and assessment, students are invited to think critically and creatively and demonstrate their curiosity about learning in the pursuit of excellence. The primary goal of the teaching staff is to ensure that all students receive an exceptional educational program that will help them reach their goals for whichever pathway that they choose: university, college, the workplace, or apprenticeship. Teachers at The Woodlands School hold high expectations for all students. Students are encouraged to participate in a plethora of extracurricular activities where they experience additional opportunities to grow, learn, collaborate, problem-solve, and show positive leadership. The Woodlands School is also a regional centre for the education of approximately 360 gifted students. These students are provided with rich curriculum tasks which combine optimal and appropriate levels of challenge and skills. Teachers use a student-centered approach in order to be responsive to the varied needs of students. Our vision: Inspiring all students in an inclusive, caring, and supportive community to reach their potential as successful and responsible global citizens.
THE ARTS Drama ADA 1O0 ADA 200 Drama ADA 3M0 ADA 4M0 Drama Improvisation ADG 3O0 Drama Musical Theatre AMT 3M0 Media Arts (Yearbook) ASM 3O9 Music Instrumental Band (Beginner) AMI 1O3 Music Instrumental Band (Experienced) AMI 1O5 AMI 2O0 Music Instrumental, Experienced AMI 3M0 AMI 4M0 Band Repertoire AMR 1O0 AMR 2O0 Band Repertoire AMR 3M0 AMR 4M0 Music Guitar AMG 2O0 Music Guitar AMG 3M0 Music Vocal/Choral AMV 1O0 AMV 2O0 AMV 3O0 Visual Arts AVI 1O0 AVI 2O0 Visual Arts AVI 3M0 AVI 4M0 Visual Arts Photography AWQ 3M0 AWQ 4M0 Visual Arts Digital Media AWS 2O0 ASM 3O9 Visual Arts Visual Design AWD 4M0 BUSINESS STUDIES Information and Communication Technology in Business BTT 1O0 Introduction to Business BBI 2O0 Financial Accounting Fundamentals BAF 3M0 Marketing: Goods, Services, Events College BMI 3C0 Financial Accounting Principles BAT 4M0 Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals BOH 4M0 CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES Issues in Canadian Geography Academic CGC 1D0 Issues in Canadian Geography Applied CGC 1P0 Issues in Canadian Geography Enhanced CGC 1DE Canadian History Since World War I Academic CHC 2D0 Canadian History Since World War I Applied CHC 2P0 Canadian History Since World War I Enhanced CHC 2DE Civics and Citizenship CHV 2O0 Current Aboriginal Issues in Canada NDA 3M0 Travel and Tourism: A Geographic Perspective CGG 3O0 Genocide: Historical and Contemporary Implications CHG 380 World History to the End of the 15 th Century CHW 3M0 World History to the End of the 15 th Century CHW 3ME Enhanced The Individual and the Economy CIE 3M0 Understanding Canadian Law in Everyday Life CLU 3M0 World Issues: A Geographic Analysis University CGW 4U0 World Issues: A Geographic Analysis Enhanced CGW 4UE World History Since the 15 th Century University CHY 4U0
World History Since the 15 th Century Enhanced CHY 4UE Analyzing Current Economic Issues University CIA 4U0 Analyzing Current Economic Issues Enhanced CIA 4UE Canadian and International Law University CLN 4U0 Interdisciplinary Studies IDC 3O0 COMPUTER STUDIES Introduction to Computer Science ICS 3U0 Computer Science ICS 4U0 ENGLISH English Academic ENG 1DO ENG 2DO English Applied ENG 1P0 ENG 2P0 English Enhanced ENG 1DE ENG 2DE ENG 3UE ENG 4UE English Locally Developed Compulsory ENG 1L0 ENG 2L0 English College ENG 3C0 ENG 4C0 English University ENG 3U0 ENG 4U0 English Workplace ENG 3EO ENG 4EO Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course OLC 4O0 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE See additional chart following course chart FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Core French Academic FSF 1D0 FSF 2D0 Core French Applied FSF 1P0 Core French Enhanced FSF 1DE Core French University FSF 3U0 FSF 4U0 GUIDANCE AND CAREER EDUCATION Career Studies GLC 2O0 Leadership and Peer Support GPP 3O0 Co-operative Education - 1 Credit COP 1XC - 2 Credits COP 2XC - 4 Credits COP 4XC Learning Strategies 1: Skills for Success in Secondary GLS 1O0 School Advanced Learning Strategies: Skills for Success GLS 4O0 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Healthy Active Living Education - Female - - Male PPL 1OF PPL 1OM PPL 2OF PPL 2OM PPL 3OF PPL 3OM Personal and Fitness Activities PAF 2OF PAF 3OM PAF 4OF PAF 4OM PPL 4OF PPL 4OM Large Group Activities PAL 2OM PAL 3OM PAL 4OM Introductory Kinesiology University PSK 4U0 Recreation & Healthy Active Living Leadership _ PLF 4M0 University INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE LEVEL 1/2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 Spanish Academic LWS BD0 Spanish University LWS CU0 LWS DU0 German - Academic LWG BD0
MATHEMATICS Mathematics Locally Developed Compulsory MAT 1L0 MAT 2L0 Principles of Mathematics Academic MPM 1D0 MPM 2D0 Principles of Mathematics Enhanced MPM 1DE MPM 2DE Foundations of Mathematics Applied MFM 1P0 MFM 2P0 Foundations for College Mathematics MBF 3C0 Functions and Applications MCF 3M0 Functions University MCR 3U0 Functions Enhanced MCR 3UE Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life MEL 3E0 MEL 4E0 Foundations for College Mathematics MAP 4C0 Advanced Functions University MHF 4U0 Advanced Functions Enhanced MHF 4UE Mathematics of Data Management University MDM 4U0 Mathematics of Data Management Enhanced MDM 4UE Calculus and Vectors University MCV 4U0 Calculus and Vectors Enhanced MCV 4UE SCIENCE Science Locally Developed Compulsory SNC 1L0 SNC 2L0 Science Academic SNC 1D0 SNC 2D0 Science Applied SNC 1P0 SNC 2P0 Science Enhanced SNC 1DE SNC 2DE Biology College SBI 3C0 Biology University SBI 3U0 SBI 4U0 Biology Enhanced SBI 3UE SBI 4UE Chemistry College SCH 4C0 Chemistry University SCH 3U0 SCH 4U0 Chemistry Enhanced SCH 3UE SCH 4UE Physics University SPH 3U0 SPH 4U0 Physics Enhanced SPH 3UE SPH 4UE Earth and Space Science University SES 4U0 SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES Exploring Family Studies HIF 1O0 Food and Nutrition HFN 2O0 Working with Infants and Young Children College HPW 3C0 World Religions and Belief Traditions in Daily Life HRT 3M0 Understanding Fashion HNC 3C0 HNB 4M0 Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology HSP 3U0 HSP 3C0 Food and Nutrition Sciences HFA 4U0 HFA 4C0 Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society Challenge and Change in Society University Philosophy: Questions and Theories University Philosophy: Questions and Theories Enhanced TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION Exploring Technologies TIJ 1O0 HHS 4U0 HHS 4C0 HSB 4U0 HZT 4U0 HZT 4UE
Computer Technology TEJ 2O0 Computer Engineering Technology TEJ 3M0 TEJ 4M0 Custom Woodworking TWJ 3E0 TWJ 4E0 Manufacturing Technology TMJ 2O0 Manufacturing Engineering Technology TMJ 3M0 TMJ 4M0 Technological Design TDJ 2O0 TDJ 3M0 TDJ 4M0 Transportation Technology TTJ 2O0 TTJ 3C0 TTJ 4C0 LEGEND: Registration in these courses should be done in consultation with a Guidance Counsellor. Enhanced Grade 9 French is designed for French Immersion students and those with advanced French language skills, both written and oral. The senior Physical Education courses may be run as co-ed courses. The following courses will run in the 2019-2020 school year and then every other year after that: AMT 3M0- Musical Theatre; AMV 1O0/2O0/3O0 - Vocal/Choral; AWD 4M0 -Visual Design The following courses will run in the school year and then every other year after that: ADG 3O0 - Improvisation; AMG 2O0/3M0 Guitar; SES 4U0 - Earth and Space Science Career Studies and Civics with a focus on preparing students for Canada s bilingual job market This 1-credit course is a research-based co-op experience in affiliation with Canadian Universities. Registration in this course should be done in consultation with a Guidance Counsellor Supporting English Language Learners (ESL/ELD) ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 ESL ESL AO0 ESL BO0 ESL CO0 ESL DO0 ESL EO0 SUBJECT SUPPORT COURSES FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Drama ADA 1OL ADA 2OL Information and Communication Technology in Business BTT 1OL BTT 2OL Issues in Canadian Geography Science Canadian History Since World War I Civics and Citizenship Career Studies Literacy Skills CGC 1PL SNC 1PL SNC 1DL SNC 2PL SNC 2DL CHC 2PL CHV 2OL GLC 2OL ELS 2OL
ARTS AND CULTURE SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM) The Arts and Culture SHSM is a specialized program that incorporates the disciplines of Visual Art, Digital Media, Drama, Music, Social Studies, Cultural Studies, and Business. This program assists students in their transition from secondary school to apprenticeship training, college, university, or the workplace. The Arts and Culture program consists of a bundle of 8 credits, including 2 co-op credits. It also includes contextualized learning activities, sector-recognized certifications and training courses, experiential and reach ahead experiences related to chosen post-secondary pathways. In order to complete an SHSM in Arts and Culture, students must: 1. Complete a bundle of 8 specific courses (see chart below); 2. Complete Sector Certifications and/or training programs; 3. Participate in experiential learning and career exploration activities within the sector (e.g. co-op work experience, job shadowing, job twinning); 4. Learn and document the industry Essential Skills and work habits using the Ontario Skills Passport; 5. Gain Reach Ahead experience connected to the student s post-secondary plans. For additional information on specific SHSM program course requirements, see a school guidance counsellor. HEALTH AND WELLNESS SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM) The Health and Wellness SHSM is a specialized program that incorporates the disciplines of Health and Physical Education, Science, Social Sciences, and Humanities. This program assists students in their transition from secondary school to apprenticeship training, college, university, or the workplace. The Health and Wellness program consists of a bundle of 9 credits, including 2 co-op credits. It also includes contextualized learning activities, sector-recognized certifications and training courses, experiential learning activities and reach ahead experiences related to chosen post-secondary pathways. In order to complete a SHSM in Health and Wellness, students must: 1. Complete a bundle of 9 specific courses (see chart below); 2. Complete Sector Certifications and/or training programs; 3. Participate in experiential learning and career exploration activities within the sector (e.g. co-op work experience, job shadowing, job twinning); 4. Learn and document the industry Essential Skills and work habits using the Ontario Skills Passport; 5. Gain Reach Ahead experience connected to the student s post-secondary plans. For additional information on specific SHSM program course requirements, see a school guidance counsellor.