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WHAT is a SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) is a specialized program that allows high school students to focus on a potential career that matches their skills and interests in a specific economic sector. Each Specialist High Skills Major is a bundle of classroom courses (8-10 bundled Grade 11 and 12 credits), workplace experiences (cooperative education) and sector certifications including first aid and CPR qualifications. Students who complete an SHSM receive a special designation on their high school diploma. It also allows students to graduate from high school with a unique education enabling them to transition more easily from school to the world of work. WHY take a SHSM • Customizes your secondary school education to suit your interests and talents • Allows you to develop specialized knowledge and skills • Earn credits recognized by the sector and post secondary educational institutions • Gain sector-recognized certification and career-relevant training • Develop Essential Skills and work habits documented through the Ontario Skills Passport • Helps you to indentify, explore and refine career goals to help you make informed decisions about your future WHERE are SHSMs offered in NIAGARA AGRICULTURE – South Lincoln High School (Regional program hosted by South Lincoln) ARTS AND CULTURE – Denis Morris Catholic Secondary School, Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School, Laura Secord Secondary School, Port Colborne High School (Regional program hosted by Port High), St. Francis Catholic Secondary School, Welland Centennial High School (Regional program hosted by Centennial) BUSINESS – A.N. Myer Secondary School, E.L. Crossley Secondary School CONSTRUCTION – Beamsville District Secondary School, Denis Morris Catholic Secondary School , Eden High School, Grimsby Secondary School, Kernahan Park Secondary School (Regional program hosted by Kernahan Park), Lakeshore Catholic Secondary School, St. Paul Catholic Secondary School, South Lincoln High School, Welland Centennial High School ENERGY – E.L. Crossley Secondary School, Lakeshore Catholic Secondary School, St. Michael Catholic Secondary School, Westlane Secondary School ENVIRONMENT – Lakeshore Catholic Secondary School, Notre Dame College School HEALTH & WELLNESS – Blessed Trinity Catholic Secondary School, Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School HORTICULTURE – Kernahan Park Secondary School (Regional program hosted by Kernahan Park), St. Michael Catholic Secondary School HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM – Blessed Trinity Catholic Secondary School, Denis Morris Catholic Secondary School, Eastdale Secondary School, Fort Erie Secondary School, Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School, Kernahan Park Secondary School, Lakeshore Catholic Secondary School, Notre Dame College School, St. Catharines Collegiate, St. Michael Catholic Secondary School, Stamford Collegiate Secondary School and Welland Centennial Secondary School INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – Governor Simcoe Secondary School, Ridgeway-Crystal Beach High School, St. Francis Catholic Secondary School, St. Michael Catholic Secondary School, Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School, Stamford Collegiate Secondary School, West Park Secondary School MANUFACTURING – Beamsville District Secondary School, Denis Morris Catholic Secondary School, Eastdale Secondary School, Fort Erie Secondary School, Governor Simcoe Secondary School, Grimsby Secondary School, Port Colborne High School, South Lincoln High School, Thorold Secondary School TRANSPORTATION – Denis Morris Catholic Secondary School, Eastdale Secondary School, Kernahan Park Secondary School, Notre Dame College School, Port Colborne High School, St. Michael Catholic Secondary School 14
WORK HABITS How do you rate Jobs are jobs. You are going to have to work, no matter how “sweet” the job is, so be prepared for some days to not be as great as others. Work habits and attitudes are important to your success in the world of work. Think about your work habits and personal attitude while on the job. How do you rate Read and rank your skill level on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the highest and 1 being the lowest). When you are done, add all the numbers to get your total points. Now go back and look at your answers. Look at them as if you were your boss, would you keep you Think about how you can change your behaviour the next time so your rating is closer to a 10. 1. I am a dependable worker. I get my homework done and handed in on time. I try to do a good job with my assignments. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2. I am punctual. I get to school on time and am hardly ever late. I rarely miss a day of school. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 3. I get along well with others. I don’t make fun of other people. I do not judge people by their race, ethnic group, or religion. I don’t spread gossip. I don’t get in arguments or fights. I show respect to my teachers. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4. I am a productive worker. I use my study time wisely. I get my work done without wasting time. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 5. I am responsible. I always come prepared with the supplies I need, like paper and pencils, to do my class work. I remember to write down my assignments and take home the books I need. I take good care of my school books and don’t lose them. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 6. I work well without supervision. If the teacher is out of the room or busy with another student, I still do my work. I don’t goof around when I should be working. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 7. I have a positive attitude toward my school work. I don’t always complain and say I hate school. If I’m having trouble with a subject, I ask for help. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8. I show initiative. I do my work and accept tasks without having to be told again and again to get busy. I try to plan ahead and make sure I have enough time to study for tests and finish assignments. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 YOUR TOTAL SCORE: YOUR RATING: 80-73 = Excellent 72-65 = Good 64-49 = Average 48 and below = Poor 15
Page 2 and 3: Welcome to PURSUITS 2011! TABLE OF
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Page 10 and 11: HEALTH CAMP By JAMIE WILSON, Co-op
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