School (9-12; Regional Program - International & Executive Leadership Academy; Specialized Program - ELD, ESL, Regional Adult ESL (18-21 years old); Explore High Skills - Business, Information & Communications Technology; SHSM Business, Information & Communications Technology) 3100 Hurontario Street Mississauga L5B 1N7 Tel: 905-279-6540 Fax: 905-279-6800 Website: www.tlkennedy.com www.tlkleadership.com Follow us at: www.twitter.com/tlklife www.instagram.com/tlklife Principal: Paul Freier Vice-Principals: Penni Gunby Diana Reid Field Office/ Family of Schools: Mississauga/T. L. Kennedy Superintendent: Anthony Edwards Trustees: Janet McDougald Sue Lawton Student Population: 650 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. Explore High Skills program (grade 9 and 10) in Business and in Information Communications Technology. Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Business and in Information and Communications 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 varied and wide ranging extra-curricular program that supports character development. 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 & Executive Leadership Academy, is T.L. Kennedy s Regional Program and the first of its kind in PDSB. It is open to all incoming grade 8 students in Peel. Students in the program are required to take 2 Leadership Courses each year. This 4 year program enables students to build leadership capacity through course work, community outreach, extracurricular 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 & 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 3M0 ADA 4M0 Music Open AMU 1O0 AMU 2O0 AMU 3M0 AMU 4M0 Music- Guitar AMG 2O0 AMG 3M0 AMG 4M0 Visual Arts AVI 1O0 AVI 2O0 AVI 3M0 AVI 4M0 Visual Arts (Digital Media) AWS 2O0 AWS 3M0 AWS 4M0 Visual Design Yearbook AWD 3M0 AWD 4M0 BUSINESS STUDIES Introduction to Business BBI 2O0 Introduction to Information and Communication BTT 1O0 Technology in Business Financial Accounting Fundamentals BAF 3M0 Financial Accounting Principles BAT 4M0 Marketing; Goods, Services, Events BMI 3C0 International Business Fundamentals 0 Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals BOH 4M0 Business Leadership: Becoming a Manager BOG 4E0 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 CHV 2O0 Understanding Canadian Law University/College CLU 3M0 Canadian and International Law CLN 4U0 Travel and Tourism: A Geographic Perspective CGG 3O0 World Issues CGW 4U0 World History to the End of the 15 th Century CHW 3M0 University/College World History since the 15 th Century - University CHY 4U0 World History since the 15 th Century - College CHY 4C0 Canadian and World Politics (Offered in alternating years: 2018-2019) CPW 4U0 COMPUTER STUDIES 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 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
COURSES Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Core French - Academic FSF 1D0 FSF 2D0 Core French - Applied FSF 1P0 Core French - University FSF 3U0 FSF 4U0 GUIDANCE AND CAREER EDUCATION Careers GLC 2O0 Co-operative Education 2 credit COP 2XC COP 2XC (Half Day am or pm) Co-operative Education 4 credit (Full Day) COP 4XC COP 4XC Leadership and Peer Support GPP 3O0 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 3OM PAF 3OF PAF 3OM GLS 4O0 GLE 4O0 PPL 4OF PPL 4OM PAF 4OF PAF 4OM Large Group Activities Basketball PAL 3OM PAL 4OM Large Group Activities Soccer 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 0 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 SCIENCE Biology - University SBI 3U0 SBI 4U0 Biology - College SBI 3C0 Chemistry - University SCH 3U0 SCH 4U0 Chemistry - College SCH 4C0 Science - Academic SNC 1D0 SNC 2D0 Science - Applied SNC 1P0 SNC 2P0 Science - Locally Developed SNC 1L0 SNC 2L0 Physics - University SPH 3U0 Environmental Science SVN 3E0 SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES Food and Nutrition HFN 2O0 Nutrition and Health - College HFA 4C0 Nutrition and Health University HFA 4U0 Human Development Throughout the Lifespan HHG 4M0
COURSES Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Families in Canada University HHS 4U0 Families in Canada College HHS 4C0 Living Spaces and Shelter (Offered in alternating years: 2017-2018) World Religions and Beliefs Traditions: Perspectives, Issues and Challenges (Offered in alternating years: 2018-2019) Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology Understanding Fashion (Offered in alternating years: 2018-2019) Challenge and Change in Society Working with Infants and Young Children HLS 3O0 HRT 3M0 HSP 3U0 HSP 3C0 HNC 3C0 HPW 3C0 HSB 4U0 TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION Exploring Technologies TIJ 1O0 TIJ 2O0 Computer Technology TEJ 2O0 Computer Engineering Technology- TEJ 3M0 TEJ 4M0 University/College Computer Technology - Workplace TEJ 3E0 TEJ 4E0 Technological Design University/College TDJ 3M0 TDJ 4M0 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 AO7 ELD BO7 ELD CO7 ELD DO7 ELD EO7 SUBJECT SUPPORT COURSES FOR Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS Integrated Arts ALC 1OL Visual Design AWD 1OL Drama ADA 2OL Visual Arts AVI 2OL Introduction to Business BBI 2OL Geography - Applied CGC 1PL Geography Locally Developed CGC 1P7 History - Applied CHC 2PL History Locally Developed CHC 2P7 Civics CHV 2OL Careers GLC 2OL Personal Leadership Development GLS 1OL Foundations of Mathematics - Applied MFM 1PL Foundations of Mathematics Locally Developed MAT 1L7 MAT 2L7 Science Applied SNC 1PL Science Locally Developed SNC 1L7 Exploring Technologies TIJ 1OL
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 PAD 3OR GLD 2OR BBI 2OR GPP 3OR BOH 4MR
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. The SHSM program includes the following criteria: 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. SHSM students may complete credits from any pathway in combination according to the following chart: Apprenticeship College University Workplace Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 Major Credits (4 credits) 4 credits total from a combination of Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses English (1 credit required except Workplace requires 2) Mathematics (2 credits required except Workplace requires 1) Co-op (2 credits) BDI 3C BMI 3C BAF 3M MBF 3C BDV 4C BAT 4M BOH 4M BDI 3C BMI 3C BAF 3M BDV 4C BAT 4M BOH 4M BAF 3M BAT 4M BOH 4M BAF 3E BOG 4E BAT 4E ENG 4C ENG 4C ENG 4U ENG 3E ENG 4E MAP 4C MCT 4C MBF 3C MAP 4C MCT 4C MCR 3U Associated co-op credits linked to a course in the Pathway Chart MDM 4U MHF 4U MCV 4U MEL 3E For additional information on specific SHSM program course requirements, see a school guidance counsellor.
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 Communications 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 Communications Technology/Computer Science Industry acknowledges and supports the program through certification and appropriate industry co-operative learning placements. The SHSM program includes the following criteria: 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. SHSM students may complete credits from any pathway in combination according to the following chart: Apprenticeship College University Workplace Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 Major Credits (4 credits) 4 credits total from a TDJ 3O TGJ 3O TDJ 3M TDJ 4O TGJ 4O TGJ 4M TDJ 3O TGJ 3O TDJ 3M TDJ 4O TGJ 4O TGJ 4M TDJ 3O TGJ 3O TDJ 3M TDJ 4O TGJ 4O TGJ 4M TEJ 3E combination of Grade TEJ 3M TDJ 4M TEJ 3M TDJ 4M TEJ 3M TDJ 4M 11 and Grade 12 TGJ 3M TEJ 4M TGJ 3M TEJ 4M TGJ 3M TEJ 4M courses ICS 3C ICS 4C ICS 3C ICS 4C ICS 3U ICS 4U English (1 credit) ENG 4C ENG 4U ENG 4E Mathematics (1 credit) Other Required Credits (1 credit) Co-op (2 credits) MBF 3C AWS 3M BMI 3C AWS 4M SPH 4C MCR 3U AWS 3M SPH 3U Associated co-op credits linked to a course in the Pathway Chart AWS 4M SPH 4U ICD 4U MEL 3E For additional information on specific SHSM program course requirements, see a school guidance counsellor.