What are they?
High Skills Majors let students focus on a career path that matches their skills and interests while
meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Students receive the
SHSM's seal on their diploma when they:
complete a specific bundle of 8-10 courses in the student's selected field.
earn valuable industry certifications including first aid and CPR qualifications.
gain important skills on the job with employers.
Who are they for?
Grade 11 and 12 students who are:
heading for apprenticeship training, college, university or the workplace.
wanting to identify, explore and refine their career goals, and make informed choices about
their next steps after secondary school.
How can they help?
Students have the opportunity to:
Gain important skills on the job with actual employers, at skills training centres and at
school.
Earn valuable industry certifications, including first aid and CPR qualifications.
Complete details may be reviewed at the Ministry of Education’s website:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/morestudentsuccess/SHSM.asp
HNM’s SHSM Sectors
1. Non-Profit - “JustAct”
2. Business - “Business Women Leaders (BWL).”
Profile of the Non-profit Sector
The non-profit sector offers a range of careers that are dynamic,
engaging, and rewarding.
Whether in the fields of art, culture, education, the environment,
information technology, heath care, social development, or sport,
countless career paths are available for people who share the sector’s
common vision: to make a difference.
A survey conducted in 2003 by the HR Council for the Nonprofit Sector
found that nearly 1.2 million people in Canada perform paid work for non-profit organizations. This
translates into more than 7 per cent of the Canadian workforce. The sector’s employers include
some 69,000 non-profit organizations nationwide. They are active in a variety of areas – health and
social services, religion, development and housing, arts and culture, sports and recreation, the
environment, education and research, fundraising, and law, advocacy, and politics – both in Canada
and internationally.
What are the future career paths for non-profit majors?
For non-profit majors, possible careers include:
Apprenticeship – event planner, policy analyst
College – fundraising manager, counsellor
University – international aid worker, NGO program administrator
Entry level workplace – fundraiser
Complete details can be reviewed at:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/morestudentsuccess/sector/19_NonProfit.pdf
Profile of Business Sector
In 2006, over a third of Canada’s workforce of approximately 14.5
million people was employed in the fields of trade and commerce,
finance and insurance, administration and support, and real estate and
leasing. The business sector, the central pillar of Canada’s economy, is
bursting with opportunities, from positions as accountants and clerks to
administrators and retailers.
Because of globalization and new
technology, the business sector also offers opportunities to young
entrepreneurs to aim at the international market. As long as there is
commerce, qualified and knowledgeable workers in business will find
prospects either in one of Canada’s prospering companies or as an
entrepreneur in one of their own.
The SHSM–Business enables students to build a foundation of sector-focused knowledge and skills
before graduating and entering apprenticeship training, college, university, or an entry-level
position in the workplace. Depending on local circumstances, this SHSM may be designed to have a
particular focus – for example, on entrepreneurship, finance, accounting, retail, marketing,
international business, economics, management and administration, or event planning.
What will students in a business major study?
A bundle of nine Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits in which students earn:
o Four business major credits
o One English credit and two math credits tailored to include units focused on business
o Two cooperative education credits to gain workplace experience that enables students to
refine, extend and practice sector-specific knowledge and skills
Experiential learning, career exploration and reach ahead activities within the sector
Certifications and training programs/courses in, first aid, CPR hazardous materials and customer
service
Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector
What are the future career paths for a business major?
For business majors, possible careers include:
Apprenticeship – parts technician, special events coordinator, entrepreneur
College – conference and event planner, legal secretary, entrepreneur
University – financial and investment analyst, web designer and developer, entrepreneur
Entry level workplace – accounting clerk, banking clerk, real estate agent, entrepreneur
Complete details may be reviewed at:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/morestudentsuccess/sector/7_Business.pdf
SHSM – Student Procedures
1. Obtain complete SHSM application package from Guidance Department Head. The
application process is a TEAM EFFORT that involves subject teachers, Co-op teachers and
the Guidance department. Each will play a specific role. You will speak with all parties.
Contents of Application Package
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
SHSM application
SHSM course selection form
Co-op application
SHSM Application Student Checklist
2. Obtain credit counselling summary from your guidance counsellor. Speak to guidance
department head about credit selection, credit planning, SHSM credit requirements, OSSD
completion and post secondary planning. Review your credit counselling summary.
3. Speak to SHSM subject teachers about specific subject/course content, evaluation and
course expectations. Speak to SHSM subject teachers and Co-op teachers about CLA’s,
certificate experiences, OSP and Reach Ahead Experiences.
4. Be sure to complete your Co-op Application and obtain all necessary signatures. Speak to
the Co-op teacher about placement opportunities and other related Co-op questions.
5. Review the appropriate course planning form to make sure you will have met your SHSM
and OSSD diploma requirements by the end of grade 12. You will review this form with the
Guidance Department Head and select your courses.
6. Be sure to obtain all signatures on the SHSM application.
NOTE: The signature of the Department Head of Guidance is the last signature to obtain on
the SHSM and Co-op applications.
7. Hand in the completed SHSM and Co-op applications, the SHSM course selection form and
Student Checklist to the Department Head of Guidance Department.
8. You will select all courses for next year, including your SHSM.
2
Co-operative
Education
Student Signature:
1
1
1*
2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
# of credits required (min. 9)
Business Studies or
Science
Mathematics
English
Major Subjects
JustAct SHSM
Ministry of Ontario
Requirements
Date:
Circle 1 option from
Grade 11 or 12.
Circle 1 in either Grade
11 or Grade 12.
Circle 1 in Grade 11.
Circle 1 in Grade 12.
* Workplace Pathway
students ONLY - Select
English credit from Grade
11 only.
Circle at least two in
Grade 11 & two in Grade
12.
4 credit
2 credit
BTA3O
SVN3E
MEL3E
ENG3C
MCF3M
BDI3C
BMI3C
BTA3O
SVN3E
SVN3M
University
Pathway
ENG4C
PLF4C
HSB4M
CIE3M
MCR3U
MCF3M
HSP3M
HRT3M
CLU3M
ENG4U
HZT4U
HSB4M
HHS4M
HFA4M
CLN4U
CHY4U
Date:
4 credit 4 credit 4 credit 4 credit
4 credit
2 credit
BAF3M BAT4M BAF3M BAT4M
BDI3C BBB4M SVN3M BBB4M
BMI3C BDV4C SBI3U BOH4M
BTA3O BOH4M SCH3U
SBI4U
SVN3M BTX4C
SCH4U
SCH4C
MCF3M
MBF3C
HSP3M
HRT3M
EPS3O
CLU3M
CIE3M
CHW3M HHS4M CHW3M
2 credit 2 credit 2 credit 2 credit
BBB4E
BDV4C
BOG4E
ENG4C
ENG4E
HPD4E
CGR4E
Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade
12
11
12
11
12
College
Pathway
Parent/Guardian Signature:
4 credit 4 credit
2 credit 2 credit
BBB4E
MBF3C
MEL3E
HRF3O
HRF3O
ENG3E
HPC3O
EPS3O
HPC3O
HPD4E
EPS3O
CGG3O
GPP3O
CGR4E
CGG3O
Grade
11
Apprenticeship
Pathway
GPP3O
Grade
12
Grade
11
Workplace
Pathway
Student Name:
Holy Name of Mary JustAct SHSM Courses - Student May Select Courses from Multiple Pathways
Circle courses already completed, currently in your timetable or courses you plan to take. All credits must be achieved while registered at Holy
Name of Mary. Submit this form with the rest of your completed application package to the Department Head of Guidance.
JustAct SHSM - Certificate Requirements and Planning Form
STUDENT INFORMATION
Name:
Student Number:
OEN:
Address and Postal Code:
Home Phone Number:
Date of Birth: (YY/MMM/DD)
Parent Work or Cell Phone Number:
Current Grade
(circle)
# Credits Attained to Date:
Ext:
10 11 12
Compulsory ______ Elective ______
WHAT IS REQUIRED?
Every SHSM must include the following five components:
• a specific bundle of 8-10 credits of Grade 11 and 12 credits including Contextualized Learning Activities
(CLAs)
• sector-recognized certifications and/or training courses
• experiential learning activities within the sector
• reach ahead: experiences connected with the student’s chosen post secondary pathway
• development of key essential skills and work habits required in the sector, and the use of the Ontario Skills
Passport (OSP) for purposes of documentation.
What is meant by Bundled Credits?
The bundle of 8-10 credits must include:
• four “major credits” that provide sector-specific knowledge and skills
• two to four “other” required credits from the Ontario curriculum, in which some expectations are met
through learning activities contextualized to the sector (CLA)
• two credits in co-operative education related to the major credits.
SHSM PROGRAM CHOICE (check () one box)
Business Women Leaders (BWL)
JustAct (Social Justice Non-Profit)
FOR CO-OP PLACEMENT PURPOSES
You must also complete and submit a separate CO-OP app. and a SHSM course selection form.
POST-SECONDARY DESTINATION(S) CURRENTLY BEING CONSIDERED
Apprenticeship
Skilled Trade:
Work
Career/Job:
College
College Name (Choice #1):
College Name (Choice #2):
Program:
Program:
University Name (Choice #1):
University Name: (Choice #2):
Program:
Program:
University
TEACHER REFERENCES (from current or previous years at HNM)
1. Teacher Name:
Teacher Signature:
2. Teacher Name:
Teacher Signature:
APPROVAL
I hereby agree to the participation of the above-named student in an SHSM Program of
Holy Name of Mary C.S.S
Student’s Signature:
Parent/Guardian’s Signature:
Principal’s Signature:
Date: Year/Month/Day
Date: Year/Month/Day
Date: Year/Month/Day
The information in this application will be used for purposes consistent with the Education Act and the Municipal
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
SHSM Application Checklist
•
•
•
•
•
•
Please carefully review your entire SHSM application package.
When it is fully completed, review the statements below and check off the boxes for each
statement.
Hand in this form to the Department Head of Guidance with your completed SHSM
Application, SHSM course selection form
and Co-op application.
Please complete the signature portion at the bottom of this form.
You will be contacted shortly by the Co-op department for your co-op interview.
After your co-op interview, you will be contacted by the Guidance Department Head to update
you on your application into SHSM.
Student Name
SHSM Selected
Business Women Leaders
(BWL)
JustAct (Social Justice)
SHSM application completed with all signatures except for Guidance Department
Head. This to be completed after handing in.
SHSM Course Planning form for Grade 11 and Grade 12 course completed.
I understand that I must also select my SHSM courses for the upcoming year, along
with my other courses to be taken, on the HNM course selection form in January.
I have checked my credit counselling summary and will meet all OSSD requirements
to receive my diploma by the end of Grade 12.
Co-op application completed with all signatures except for Guidance Department
Head. This to be completed after handing in.
Student Signature: _______________________________
Date: _________________
Parent /Guardian Signature: ________________________ Date: _________________