School (9-12, SHSM Construction) 6700 Edenwood Drive Mississauga L5N 3B2 Tel: 905-824-1790 Fax: 905-824-9990 Website: http://schools. peelschools.org/ sec/meadowvale Principal: Michelle Stubbings Vice-Principals: Brent Coakwell Michael Pankarican Field Office/ Family of Schools: Mississauga / Meadowvale Superintendent: Poleen Grewal Trustee: Meredith Johnson Student Population: 1,400 School Colours: Blue and white Sports Team: Falcons Highlights: v Strong community connections set high expectations for students and staff v Regional International Business and Technology (IBT) laptop program v Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Construction Technology v Extensive offerings of co-operative education and in-school alternative programs such as the Laptop Learning program v Character Counts program integrated into all aspects of school life v Over 60 extracurricular activities focused on student leadership More about Meadowvale: Meadowvale Secondary School is a fully semestered community school with a history of excellence. Our dedicated staff focus on the success of all students, preparing them for college, university and the workplace. In the 2013-2014 school year, Meadowvale will begin offering a regional International Business and Technology (IBT) laptop program. A key feature of this program will be the incorporation of many different 21st Century learning technologies to enrich the regular secondary school program and help prepare students for further post-secondary study. Meadowvale also offers a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Construction Technology. The Construction Major offers students the opportunity to develop specialized skills in interior design, architecture, carpentry, plumbing and electricity. In addition, Meadowvale offers a Laptop Learning program for junior students, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses in certain senior courses allowing students to earn credits recognized by some universities while still in high school. Students can also participate in dual credit courses at local colleges through our extensive co-operative education program. With over 60 extracurricular activities and an integrated Character Counts program, there are many opportunities to enrich high school life. 135
THE ARTS Dramatic Arts ADA 1O0 ADA 2O0 ADA 3M0 ADA 4M0 Visual Arts AVI 1O0 AVI 2O0 AVI 3M0 AVI 4M0 Visual Arts Sculpture AWP 3O0 Media Arts ASM 2O0 ASM 3M0 ASM 4M0 Music Vocal Choral AMV 1O0 AMV 2O0 AMV 3M0 Music Guitar AMG 1O0 AMG 2O0 AMG 3M0 AMG 4M0 Music Instrumental AMI 1O0 AMI 2O0 AMI 3M0 AMI 4M0 Dance ATC 2O0 BUSINESS STUDIES Information and Communication Technology in Business BTT 1O0 u BTT 2O0 u Introduction to Business BBI 2O0 Marketing: Goods, Services, Events Financial Accounting Fundamentals Info. and Communication Tech.: The Digital Environment Financial Accounting Principles Entrepreneurship Venture Planning in an Electronic Age International Business Fundamentals CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES Geography of Canada Academic Geography of Canada Academic (Laptop) Geography of Canada Applied Canadian History Since World War I Academic Canadian History Since World War I Academic (Laptop) Canadian History Since World War I Applied Civics Civics (Laptop) Physical Geography: Patterns, Processes and Interactions Understanding Canadian Law Travel and Tourism: A Regional Geographic Perspective World History to the 16th Century History Since 1900: Global and Regional Perspectives American History World History: The West and the World World Geography Urban Patterns and Interactions Canadian and World Issues Analyzing Current Economic Issues Canadian and International Law Canadian and World Politics Adventures in World History COMPUTER STUDIES Introduction to Computer Science Computer Science ENGLISH CGC 1D0 CGC 1D3 v CGC 1P0 CHC 2D0 CHC 2D3 v CHC 2P0 CHV 2O0 CHV 2O3 v BMI 3CO BAF 3M0 BTA 3O0 CGF 3M0 CLU 3M0 CGG 3O0 CHW 3M0 CHT 3O0 CHA 3U0 ICS 3U0 BAT 4M0 BDV 4C0 BBB 4M0 CHY 4U0 CGU 4C0 CGW 4U0 CIA 4U0 CLN 4U0 CPW 4U0 CHM 4E0 ICS 4U0 English Academic ENG 1D0 ENG 2D0 English Academic (Laptop) ENG 1D3 v ENG 2D3 v English Applied ENG 1P0 ENG 2P0 English Locally Developed ENG 1L0 English College ENG 3C0 ENG 4C0 136
English University ENG 3U0 ENG 4U0 Media Studies EMS 3O0 Literacy Skills: Reading and Writing OLC 4O0 The Writer s Craft University EWC 4U0 Studies in Literature ETS 4U0 Presentation and Speaking Skills EPS 3O0 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 Career Studies GLC 2O0 Career Studies (Laptop) GLC 2O3 v Co-operative Education COP 2XC COP 4XC Learning Strategies GLS 1O0 GLS 4O0 GLE 1O0 GLE 2O0 GLE 3O0 GLE 4O0 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Healthy Active Living Education PPL 1OF PPL 2OF PPL 3OM PPL 4OM PPL 10M PPL 2OM Personal and Fitness Activities PAF 2OF PAF 3OF PAF 4OF PAF 3OM PAF 4OM Large Group Activities PAL 3O0 Exercise Science PSE 4U0 Recreation and Fitness Leadership PLF 4C0 INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Spanish LWS BD0 LWS CU0 MATHEMATICS Principles of Mathematics Academic MPM 1D0 MPM 2D0 Principles of Mathematics Academic (Laptop) MPM 1D3 v MPM 2D3 v Foundations of Mathematics Applied MFM 1P0 MFM 2P0 Mathematics Locally Developed MAT 1L0 MAT 2L0 Functions MCR 3U0 Functions and Applications MCF 3M0 Foundations for College Mathematics MBF 3C0 Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life MEL 3E0 MEL 4E0 Mathematics for College Technology MCT 4C0 Advanced Functions MHF 4U0 Calculus and Vectors MCV 4U0 Mathematics of Data Management MDM 4U0 Foundations for College Mathematics MAP 4C0 SCIENCE Science Academic SNC 1D0 SNC 2D0 Science Academic (Laptop) SNC 1D3 v SNC 2D3 v Science Applied SNC 1P0 SNC 2P0 Science Workplace SNC 4E0 Science University/College SNC 4M0 Environmental Science SVN 3M0 Biology College SBI 3C0 Biology University SBI 3U0 SBI 4U0 137
Chemistry College SCH 4C0 Chemistry University SCH 3U0 SCH 4U0 Physics College SPH 4C0 Physics University SPH 3U0 SPH 4U0 Earth and Space Science SES 4U0 Social Sciences and Humanities Individual and Family Living Food and Nutrition Managing Personal and Family Resources Fashion and Creative Expression Parenting Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology World Religions: Beliefs, Issues and Religious Traditions Living Spaces and Shelter Philosophy : Questions and Theories Challenge and Change in Society The Fashion Industry Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society Food and Nutrition Sciences Issues in Human Growth and Development TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION HIF 1O0 HFN 2O0 HIR 3C0 HNC 3O0 HPC 3O0 HSP 3M0 HRF 3O0 HLS 3O0 HZT 4U0 HSB 4M0 HNB 4O0 HHS 4M0 HFA 4M0 HHG 4M0 Exploring Technologies TIJ 1O0 Communications Technology TGJ 2O0 TGJ 3M0 TGJ 4M0 Computer Technology TEJ 2O0 Construction Technology TCJ 2O0 Construction Engineering Technology TCJ 3C0 TCJ 4C0 Construction Engineering Technology SHSM TCJ 3CH TCJ 4CH Technological Design TDJ 3M0 TDJ 4M0 Transportation Technology TTJ 2O0 TTJ 3C0 TTJ 4C0 Please note: Some courses may provide optional resources to students at a minimal cost. u A student may earn credit for only 1 of BTT 1O0 or BTT 2O0. v This course is taught via laptop computer. A student-provided laptop computer is needed to take this course. Student LEARNING CENTER Meadowvale Secondary School has a Student Learning Centre which can be used under exceptional circumstances to assist students in completing diploma requirements. 138
SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM) CONSTRUCTION In order to meet the high demand in the coming years for quality skilled workers in the Construction Industry, Meadowvale is excited to offer this unique program. The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) at Meadowvale involves students completing a package of courses that meets the needs of all students with an interest in developing the skills necessary for a career in the Construction Industry. The Construction Industry acknowledges and supports the program through certification and appropriate industry placements. In order to complete a SHSM in Construction, students: 1. complete a package of 10 specific credits (see chart below). 2. complete 5 required Industry Certifications and 2 elective certifications 3. obtain job experience (e.g. co-op work experience, job shadowing, job twinning). 4. document the industry essential skills using the Ontario Skills Passport. 5. gain Reach Ahead Experience (e.g. through an apprenticeship program or post secondary institution) Workplace Apprenticeship College University Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 Major Credits TCJ 3E TCJ 4E TCJ 3C or TCJ 4C or TCJ 3C TCJ 4C TCJ 3C TCJ 4C (2 per year) TCJ 3E TCJ 4E English Credits ENG 3E ENG 4E ENG 4C ENG 4C ENG 4U Math Credits MEL 3E MBF 3C MAP 4C MBF 3C MAP 4C MCR 3U or MHF 4U or MCF 3M MDM 4U or MCV 4U Science or Business BAI 3E or SNC 4E SVN 3M or SVN 3M or SPH 3U or Credits in Grade 11 BAF 3M or BMI 3C or SVN 3M or or 12 (1 of) BMI 3C SNC 4E SPH 4C or SCH 4U or BDV 4C SPH 4U Co-op Credits TCJ 3C TCJ 3C TCJ 3C TCJ 3C (2 credits total) Please speak with a guidance counsellor if you have any questions about the SHSM Construction program. 139
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY (IBT) LAPTOP PROGRAM THE ARTS Dramatic Arts Visual Arts Music Vocal Choral Music Guitar Music Instrumental BUSINESS STUDIES Information and Communication Technology in Business CANADIAN and WORLD STUDIES Geography of Canada Academic Geography of Canada Applied ENGLISH English Academic English Applied FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Core French Academic Core French Applied HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Healthy Active Living Education MATHEMATICS Principles of Mathematics Foundations of Mathematics SCIENCE Science Academic Science Applied SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES Individual and Family Living TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION Exploring Technologies ADA 1O0 AVI 1O0 AMV 1O0 AMG 1O0 AMI 1O0 BTT 1OT CGC 1DT CGC 1PT ENG 1DT ENG 1PT FSF 1DT FSF 1PT PPL 1OF PPL 10M MPM 1DT MFM 1PT SNC 1DT SNC 1PT HIF 1O0 TIJ 1OT Please note: 1. Grade 9 IBT Laptop students must select five core IBT courses (coded with a T ) in addition to a Grade 9 Business and/or a Grade 9 Technological Education. 2. Students must also select two optional courses in The Arts, Health and Physical Education, or Social Sciences and Humanities. 3. Completion of a separate Application for Admissions is necessary in order to be considered for the IBT Laptop program. 4. Students accepted into the IBT Laptop program must be willing to provide their own laptop computer in order to participate in the program. 140