Stephen Lewis Secondary School
(9–12; Specialized Program - ESL; SHSM – NonProfit)
3675 Thomas Street
Mississauga L5M 7E6
Tel: 905-363-0289
Fax: 905-363-0293
Website:
stephenlewis.peelschools.org
Twitter:
@SLSSPeel
Principal:
John Staba
Vice Principals:
Joe Jakobek
Loi Lam
Field Office/
Family of Schools:
Mississauga/Stephen Lewis
Superintendent:
Pertia Minott
Trustees:
Nokha Dakroub
Brad MacDonald
Student Population:
1,540
School Colours:
Red, White and Black
Sports Team:
Lynx
Highlights:
 Engaging and Challenging Opportunities
A proactive whole school approach that promotes academic excellence.
Non-Profit Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM): Social Justice and Equity
through International Development program.
State-of-the-art science and technology facilities, including BYOD, provide
dynamic program instruction and learning opportunities.
 Social/Emotional Development
A focus on 21st Century Learning and essential skills for success in high
school and beyond are developed through the unique Learning Strategies
course for all Grade 9 students.
Inclusive school environment that encourages all students to participate in
over 80 extracurricular clubs, teams and activities.
 Global and Social Justice Awareness
Commitment to community and global awareness through social action is
demonstrated through social justice initiatives, fund-raising for various
charities, and exploring community outreach programs.
Partnerships with National and International Non-Profit Organizations, i.e.
Right to Play, Stephen Lewis Foundation.
More about Stephen Lewis:
Stephen Lewis Secondary School’s motto of community, excellence and respect
fosters opportunities for growth in all areas. In these important adolescent years,
assistance is required for each individual to reach his/her full emotional, physical
and academic potential. At Stephen Lewis Secondary School, this is encouraged
and supported in a respectful, inclusive and safe environment. We are committed
to working with students and the community to realize every student’s academic
and career goals.
As part of our objective to provide unique learning opportunities for students, we
have designed the Non-Profit SHSM program to build on the school wide focus of
social justice and equity through International Development. The program affords
students in all pathways, opportunities above and beyond their regular high school
experience. Students have the opportunity to be immersed in rich, life changing
experiences that build empathy and awareness, important attributes for 21st
Century global citizens. In addition, students will participate in experiential
learning with world class community partners such as: Daughters for Life,
Sleeping Children Around the World and Unity. Students will focus on developing
important values and life skills through exploration in the following areas:
Environment, Economic Realities, Globalization, Mental Health and Social
Justice.
Stephen Lewis Secondary
COURSES
THE ARTS
Dance (Co-ed)
Dramatic Arts
Non-Traditional Arts
Music – Beginner Band
Music – Guitar
Music – Experienced Band
Photography
Visual Arts
Interior Design
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
ADA 1O0
ATC 2O0
ADA 2O0
AWT 2O0
ATC 3M0
ADA 3M0
AWT 3M0 
ATC 4M0
ADA 4M0
AMI 1O0
AMG 2O0
AMI 2O0
AVI 1O0
AVI 2O0
AMG 3M0
AMI 3M0
AWQ 3M0
AVI 3M0
AWH 3M0 
AMG 4M0
AMI 4M0
AWQ 4M0
AVI 4M0
AMU 1O0
BUSINESS STUDIES
Introduction to Information Technology in Business
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Marketing
Information and Communications Technology
Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals
Financial Accounting Principles
International Business Fundamentals
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
BTT 1O0
BBI 2O0
BAF 3M0
BMI 3C0
BTA 3O0
BOH 4M0
BAT 4M0
BBB 4M0
IDC 4U0
CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES
Issues in Canadian Geography – Academic
Issues in Canadian Geography – Applied
Canadian History in the 20th Century – Academic
Canadian History in the 20th Century – Applied
Civics and Citizenship (half-credit)
Travel and Tourism: A Geographic Perspective
World History to the End of the 15th Century
The Individual and the Economy
Analyzing Current Economic Issues
Understanding Canadian Law in Everyday Life
World Issues: A Geographic Analysis
World History Since the 15th Century
Canadian and International Law
Legal Studies
CGC 1D0
CGC 1P0
CHC 2D0
CHC 2P0
CHV 2O0
CGG 3O0
CHW 3M0
CIE 3M0
CIA 4U0
CLU 3M0
CGW 4U0
CHY 4U0
CLN 4U0
CLN 4C0
COMPUTER STUDIES
Introduction to Computer Studies
Introduction to Computer Science
Computer Science
ICS 2O0
ICS 3U0
ICS 4U0
ENGLISH
English – Academic
English – Applied
English – College
English – University
Writer’s Craft
Ontario Literacy Course
2016-2017
ENG 1D0
ENG 1P0
ENG 2D0
ENG 2P0
ENG 3C0
ENG 3U0
ENG 4C0
ENG 4U0
EWC 4U0
OLC 4O0
Stephen Lewis Secondary
COURSES
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
See additional chart following course chart
FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS AND INUIT STUIDES
Current Aboriginal Issues In Canada
NDA 3M0
FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Core French – Academic
Core French – Applied
Core French – University
FSF 1D0
FSF 1P0
FSF 2D0
FSF 2P0
FSF 3U0
FSF 4U0
GUIDANCE AND CAREER EDUCATION
Career Studies (half-credit)
Co-operative Education (4 credits)
GLC 2O0
COP 4XC 
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Healthy Active Living Education – Female
Healthy Active Living Education – Male
Personal and Fitness Activities – Female
Personal and Fitness Activities – Male
Outdoor Activities / Recreation & Health Active Living
Leadership
Large Group Activities – Basketball
Introductory Kinesiology
PPL 1OF
PPL 1OM
PPL 2OF
PPL 2OM
PAF 2OF
PPL 3OF
PPL 3OM
PAF 3OF
PAF 3OM
PAD 3O0 
PAL 2O0
PAL 3O0
PPL4OM
PAF 4OF
PAF 4OM
PLF 4M0 
PSK 4U0
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics – Locally Developed
Foundations of Mathematics - Applied
Principles of Mathematics - Academic
Foundations for College Mathematics
Functions and Applications
Functions
Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life
Calculus and Vectors
Advanced Functions
Mathematics of Data Management
Foundations for College Mathematics
Mathematics for College Technology
MAT 1L0
MFM 1P0
MPM 1D0
MAT 2L0
MFM 2P0
MPM 2D0
MBF 3C0
MCF 3M0
MCR 3U0
MEL 3E0
MCV 4U0
MHF 4U0
MDM 4U0
MAP 4C0
MCT 4C0
SCIENCE
Science – Academic
Science – Applied
Biology – College
Biology – University
Chemistry – University
Physics – College
(offered in alternative years - 2017-2018)
Physics – University
Earth and Space Science
Environmental Science
SNC 1D0
SNC 1P0
SNC 2D0
SNC 2P0
SBI 3C0
SBI 3U0
SCH 3U0
SPH 3U0
SVN 3M0
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
Exploring Family Studies
Food and Nutrition
Raising Healthy Children
2016-2017
HIF 1O0
HFN 2O0
HPC 3O0
SBI 4U0
SCH 4U0
SPH 4C0
SPH 4U0
SES 4U0
Stephen Lewis Secondary
COURSES
Grade 9
Grade 10
World Religions and Belief Traditions: Perspectives,
Issues, and Challenges
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and
Sociology - College
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and
Sociology - University
Food and Culture
Nutrition and Health - College
Nutrition and Health - University
Families in Canada
Human Development Throughout the Lifespan
Equity and Social Justice from Theory to Practice
Philosophy: Questions and Theories
Grade 11
Grade 12
HRT 3M0
HSP 3C0
HSP 3U0
HFC 3MO
HFA 4C0
HFA 4U0
HHS 4U0
HHG 4M0
HSE 4M0
HZT 4U0
TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION
Exploring Technologies
Communications Technology
Computer Technology
Computer Engineering Technology
Technological Design
Technological Design – Architectural Design
Transportation Technology
Yearbook
TIJ 1O0
TGJ 2O0
TEJ 2O0
TGJ 3M0
TGJ 4M0
TEJ 3M0
TEJ 4M0
TDA 3M0
TTJ 3C0
IDC 3O0
TDA 4M0
TTJ 4C0
IDC 4U9
TDJ 2O0
TTJ 2O0
Legend:
 Registration in the Co-operative Education program and the Outdoor Activities Leadership program should be done in
consultation with a Guidance Counsellor, and requires an application and interview.
 Either AVI 1O0 or AVI 2O0 or AWT 2O0 may be used as the prerequisite for AWH 3M0 or AWT 3M0
Supporting English Language Learners (ESL/ELD)
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
ESL
ESL AOL
ESL BOL
ESL COL
ESL DOL
ESL EOL
2016-2017
Stephen Lewis Secondary
SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM)
NON-PROFIT
Social Justice and Equity Through International Development
At SLSS, our SHSM program is rooted in Social Justice and Equity. The goal of our program is to provide students with
the opportunity to build the essential skills of critical thinking, empathy and teamwork that will be needed in the 21st Century
workplace. Through enriched experiences and certifications, our SHSM students will ready themselves for post-secondary
programs and the increasing employment demands facing their generation. Our community partners such as Right to Play,
Stephen Lewis Foundation, Studio89, Unity Charity and Sleeping Children Around the World acknowledge and support this
program through their commitment to experiential learning, certifications and exciting reach ahead opportunities.
In order to complete an SHSM in Non-Profit students are required to:
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
Major Credits (4
credits)
4 credits total from a
combination of Grade
11 and Grade 12
courses
College
University
Grade 11
Grade 12
Grade 11
Grade 12
Grade 11
Grade 12
Grade 11
Grade 12
HPC 3O
CGG 3O
CLU 3M
HRT 3M
NDA 3M
HSP 3C
BMI 3C
CIE 3M
BBB 4M
BOH 4M
HFA 4C
CLN 4C
CIA 4M
PLF 4M
HPC 3O
CGG 3O
CLU 3M
HRT 3M
NDA 3M
HSP 3C
BMI 3C
CIE 3M
BBB 4M
BOH 4M
HFA 4C
CLN 4C
CIA 4M
PLF 4M
HSP 3U
HPC 3O
CGG 3O
CLU 3M
HRT 3M
NDA 3M
CIE 3M
BMI 3C
BBB 4M
BOH 4M
CLN 4U
CGW 4U
HSE 4U
HFA 4U
CIA 4M
PLF 4M
ENG 4U
CLU 3E
HPC 3O
CGG 3O
HPD 4E
ENG 4C
English (1 credit)
ENG 4C
Other Required
Credits (1 credit)
MCF 3M
MBF 3C
BMI 3C
BTA 3O
SBI 3C
SBI 3U
Co-op (2 credits)
Associated co-op credits linked to a course in the Pathway Chart
Mathematics (1 credit)

Workplace
BOH 4M
BBB 4M
MCF 3M
MBF 3C
BTA 3O
SBI 3C
BMI 3C
BOH 4M
BBB 4M
MCF 3M
MCR 3U
SBI 3U
ENG 4E
MEL 3E
BOH 4M
BBB 4M
BTA 3O
For additional information on specific SHSM program course requirements, see a school guidance
counsellor.
2016-2017
BOG 4E
SNC 4E
BBB 4E