School (9-12; ESL; SHSM Business; Information and Communication Technology; Regional International and Executive Leadership Academy) 3100 Hurontario Street Mississauga L5B 1N7 Tel: 905-279-6540 Fax: 905-279-6800 Website: www.tlkennedy.com www.tlkacademy.ca Principal: Cheri Riddell Vice-Principals: Mark Botnick Brent Serebrin Rosemary Stiglic Field Office/ Family of Schools: Mississauga/T. L. Kennedy Superintendent: Anthony Edwards Trustees: Janet McDougald Sue Lawton Student Population: 735 School Colours: Maroon and grey Sports Team: The Kennedy Kougars Mission Statement: Lead. Inspire. Achieve. Highlights: Regional International and Executive Leadership Academy develops leadership and 21st century skills. Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Business Administration. Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Information and Communication Technology. Strong focus on BYOD and advanced technology to support improved student academic success and development of 21st century skills. Relationships with local, national and international businesses, and post secondary educational and community partners who provide support with educational, cultural, Co-Op and volunteer leadership opportunities for students. A wide variety of clubs, intramural sports, sports teams. More about T. L. Kennedy: T. L. Kennedy Secondary School, located in the heart of Mississauga, is a dynamic community that values its cultural diversity. Students represent a wide variety of multicultural backgrounds over 75 countries speaking 35 different languages. Staff and students work together to provide all students with opportunities to become self-fulfilled, academically sound, socially aware and responsible contributors in society. The International and Executive Leadership Academy, is T.L. Kennedy s Regional Program and the first of its kind in the Peel District School Board. It is open to all incoming grade 8 students in Peel. Students in the program are required to take 2 Leadership Courses each year of secondary school. This four year program enables students to build leadership capacity through course work, community outreach, extra-curricular activities and a variety of enhanced initiatives. Students hone their leadership skills through attendance at conferences across the province, participation in workshops within and outside of school, engagement with local businesses and government, experience overnight excursions and work toward achieving a Bronze, Silver or Gold level of the prestigious and internationally recognized Duke of Edinburgh s Award. The SHSM program in Business Administration and Management appeals to students who are thinking about starting their own business or pursuing studies in business administration and management and other business related careers. The SHSM in Information and Communication Technology appeals to students thinking about becoming web or app designers or developers, computer or software engineers and designers and a wide variety of other ICT related careers.
COURSES Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 THE ARTS Drama ADA 1O0 ADA 2O0 ADA 3O0 ADA 4O0 Drama - Workplace ADA 4E0 Music Open AMU 1O0 AMU 2O0 AMU 3O0 AMU 3M0 AMU 4O0 AMU 4M0 Music - Workplace AMU 4E0 Visual Arts AVI 1O0 AVI 2O0 AVI 3M0 AVI 4M0 Media Arts AWS 3M0 AWS 4M0 BUSINESS STUDIES Introduction to Business BBI 2O0 Introduction to Information and Communication BTT 2O0 Technology in Business Financial Accounting Fundamentals BAF 3M0 Financial Accounting Principles BAT4M0 Entrepreneurship: The Venture BDI 3C0 Marketing; Goods, Services, Events 0 Entrepreneurship: Venture Planning in an Electronic Age 0 International Business Fundamentals BBB 4M0 Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals BOH 4M0 Business Leadership: Becoming a Manager 0 CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES Issues in Canadian Geography - Academic CGC 1D0 Issues in Canadian Geography - Applied CGC 1P0 Canadian History since World War I - Academic CHC 2D0 Canadian History since World War I - Applied CHC 2P0 Civics and Citizenship CHV 2O0 Understanding Canadian Law University/College CLU 3M0 Understanding Canadian Law in Everyday Life CLU 3E0 - Workplace Canadian and International Law CLN 4U0 Travel and Tourism: A Geographic Perspective CGG 3O0 World Issues CGW 4U0 Analysing Current Economic Issues CIA 4U0 World History since the 15 th Century - University CHY 4U0 World History since the 15 th Century - College CHY 4C0 Canadian and World Politics CPW 4U0 COMPUTER STUDIES Introduction to Computer Studies ICS 2O0 Introduction to Computer Science - University ICS 3U0 Introduction to Computer Science - College ICS 3C0 Computer Science ICS 4U0 Computer Programming ICS 4C0 ENGLISH English Academic ENG 1D0 ENG 2D0 ENG 3U0 ENG 4U0 English Applied ENG 1P0 ENG 2P0 ENG 3C0 ENG 4C0 English Locally Developed Compulsory ENG IL0 ENG 2L0 ENG 3E0 ENG 4E0
COURSES Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course OLC 4O0 The Writer s Craft - University EWC 4U0 The Writer s Craft - College EWC 4C0 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 FSF1P0 Core French - University FSF 3U0 FSF 4U0 GUIDANCE AND CAREER EDUCATION Career Studies GLC 2O0 Co-operative Education 2 credit (Half Day am or pm) C Co-operative Education 4 credit (Full Day) C Leadership and Peer Support GPP 3O0 IDP 4U0 IDP 4O0 Personal Leadership Development HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Healthy Active Living Education Personal and Fitness Activities GLS 1O0 GLE 1O0 GLE 2O0 GLE 3O0 PPL 1OF PPL 10M PPL 2OF PPL 20M PPL 3OF PPL 30M PAF 3OF PAF 30M GLS 4O0 GLE 4O0 PPL 4OF PPL 4OM PAF 4OF PAF 40M Large Group Activities Basketball PAL 3OM PAL 4OM MATHEMATICS Foundations of Mathematics MFM 1P0 MFM 2P0 Principles of Mathematics MPM 1D0 MPM 2D0 Mathematics Locally Developed Compulsory MAT 1L0 MAT 2L0 Functions and Applications MCF 3M0 Calculus and Vectors MCV 4U0 Advanced Functions MHF 4U0 Mathematics of Data Management MDM 4U0 Functions MCR 3U0 Foundations for College Mathematics MBF 3C0 Foundations for College Mathematics MAP 4C0 Mathematics for College Technology MCT 4C0 Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life MEL 3E0 Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life MEL 4E0 SCIENCE Biology - University SBI 3U0 SBI 4U0 Biology - College SBI 3C0 Chemistry University SCH 3U0 SCH 4C0 Chemistry - College SCH 4U0 Science - Academic SNC 1D0 SNC 2D0 Science - Applied SNC 1P0 SNC 2P0 Science University/College SNC 3M0 Science - Workplace SNC 1L0
COURSES Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Physics - University SPH 3U0 SPH 4U0 Physics - College SPH 4C0 Environmental Science SVN 3E0 SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES Food and Nutrition HFN 2O0 Nutrition and Health HFA 4C0 Human Development Throughout the Lifespan HHG 4M0 World Religions and Beliefs Traditions: Perspectives, HRT 3M0 Issues and Challenges Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology HSP 3U0 HSP 3C Understanding Fashion HNC 3C0 Challenge and Change in Society HSB 4U0 Working with Infants and Young Children HPW 3C0 TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION Exploring Technologies TIJ 2O0 Computer Technology TEJ 2O0 Computer Engineering Technology- University/College TEJ 3M0 TEJ 4M0 Computer Technology - Workplace TEJ 3E0 TEJ 4E0 Technological Design University/College TDJ 3MO TDJ 4MO Communications Technology TGJ 1O0 Communications Technology TGJ 2O0 Communications Technology University/College TGJ 3M0 TGJ 4M0 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 English Literacy Development (ELD) ELD AO0 ELDBO0 ELD CO0 ELD DO0 ELD EO0 SUBJECT SUPPORT COURSES FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Drama ADA 1OL ADA 2OL Visual Arts AVI 1OL Introduction to Business BBI 2O0 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology BTT 2OL Geography - Applied CGC 1PL History - Applied CHC 2PL Personal Leadership Development GLS 1OL GLD 2OL Foundation of Mathematics - Applied MFM 1PL Science Applied SNC 1PL Exploring Technologies TIJ 1OL
BUSINESS SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM) In order to meet the high demand in the coming years for quality skilled workers in the Business Administration and Management Industry, T. L. Kennedy Secondary School is excited to offer this unique program. The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) at TLKSS involves students completing a package of 9 courses that meets the needs of all students with an interest in developing the skills necessary for a career in Business Administration, Business Management, Accounting, Finance and Investment Industry. The Business Administration and Management Industry acknowledges and supports the program through certification and appropriate industry co-operative learning placements. In order to complete a SHSM in Business, students 1. Complete a bundle of 9 specific courses (see chart below). 2. Complete Sector Certifications and/or training programs. 3. Obtain experiential learning and career exploration activities within the sector (e.g. co-op work experience, job shadowing, job twinning). 4. 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. Major Credits (4) Apprenticeship College University Workplace Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 BDI 3C GPP 3O BBB 4E BAF 3M BDI 3C CLU 3M BAT 4M BBB 4M BOH 4M BAF 3M CLU 3M BAT 4M BBB 4M BOH 4M CIA 4U CLN 4U CLU 3E GPP 3O BBB 4E English Credits (1) ENG 4C ENG 4C ENG 4U ENG 3E ENG 4E Math Credits (1) MBF 3C MAP 4C MBF 3C MAP 4C MCF 3M MCR 3U MDM 4U MCV 4U MHF 4U MEL 3E Co-op Credits (2) November 26, 2013
SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM) INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY In order to meet the high demand in the coming years for quality skilled workers in the Information and Communication Technology/Computer Science Industry, T. L. Kennedy Secondary School is excited to offer this unique program. The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) at TLKSS involves students completing a package of 9 courses that meets the needs of all students with an interest in developing the skills necessary for a career in the Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Programming, Software Engineering and Web Design Industry. The Information and Communication Technology/Computer Science Industry acknowledges and supports the program through certification and appropriate industry co-operative learning placements. In order to complete a SHSM in Information and Communications Technology, students 1. Complete a bundle of 9 specific courses (see chart below). 2. Complete Sector Certifications and/or training programs. 3. Obtain experiential learning and career exploration activities within the sector (e.g. co-op work experience, job shadowing, job twinning). 4. 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. Major Credits (4) Apprenticeship College University Workplace Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 TDJ 3M TGJ 3M TEJ 3M TDJ 4M TGJ 4M TEJ 4M TDJ 3M TGJ 3M ICS 3C TEJ 3M TDJ 4M TGJ 4M ICS 4C TEJ 4M TDJ 3M TGJ 3M ICS 3U TEJ 3M TDJ 4M TGJ 4M ICS 4U TEJ 4M TDJ 3O TEJ 3E TGJ 3O TDJ 4E TEJ 4E TGJ 4O English Credits (1) ENG 4C ENG 4C ENG 4U ENG 4E Math Credits (2) MBF 3C MBF 3C MCF 3M MEL 3E MCF 3M MCR 3U Other Required Credits (1) Co-op Credits (2) ASM 3O SVN 3E AWS 3M SVN 3M AWS 4M BOH 4M AWS 3M BAF 3M SPH 3U AWS 4M BAT 4M SPH 4U ASM 3O SVN 3E November 26, 2013
INTERNATIONAL AND EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Learn to lead, inspire and achieve through Peel District School Board s first and only leadership regional program. The International and Executive Leadership Academy is a four-year rigorous and technologically engaging curriculum designed to develop active and engaged citizens in the global community. This Academy will teach students to be the leaders of the 21st century by teaching responsibility and developing their personal, civic, community and global leadership skills. Over four years, students will also have the opportunity to obtain a bronze, silver or gold level of the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award, an internationally recognized award of distinction. Students will routinely participate in experiential learning opportunities including over-night camps, local and province-wide field trips and excursions and by attending conferences inside and outside of the GTA. Students will plan and administer local and community events, participate in a variety of volunteer experiences and will connect with local businesses and public sector organizations to hone their leadership skills. Students will graduate from the program with a T. L. Kennedy, International and Executive Leadership Academy diploma. The International and Executive Leadership Academy dovetails with T. L. Kennedy s existing Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) for students in grade 11. Students entering grade 11 from the International and Executive Leadership Academy will have the option to also enrol in one of our Specialist High Skills Major programs (Information Communication Technology or Business Administration). Those leadership students who choose to pursue one of the SHSM programs will meet the graduation requirements of that program and will receive a red seal SHSM designation on their OSSD at graduation, in addition to receiving the International and Executive Leadership Academy diploma. Increasingly, post-secondary institutions are expanding their admission criteria into certain program to not just include marks but to include leadership experiences and skills. Many university and college programs are requesting personal statements and essays that require students to highlight leadership experiences and how these leadership skills can transfer into the college and university contexts. Additionally, many scholarships are granted to those students who demonstrate leadership skills and experiences. The International and Executive Leadership Academy is open to students of all pathways across the entire Peel District School Board and beyond. As it is a regional program, students must apply to the program by December 8, 2013. More information about the program and admission will be shared at the Regional Information Night on November 14th at 7:00 p.m., and by visiting our website at www.tlkacademy.ca Students of the International and Executive Leadership Academy will meet all the requirements to successfully obtain an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Included in the 30 credit count, students will take two Leadership courses each year. Each year of the program progressively develops leadership skills and experiences. Students of the Academy will select the below courses in the respective years. Grade 9: Personal Leadership Development Grade 10: Civic and Business Leadership Grade 11: Community Leadership and Beyond Grade 12: Global Perspective and Business Leadership Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 GLS 1OR PAI 1OR GLD 2OR BBI 2OR GPP 3OR EPS 3OR IDP 4OR CPW 4UR BOH 4MO