Pathways COLLEGE HEIGHTS S.S. 371 College Ave. West Guelph, ON N1G 1T3
MESSAGE FROM ADMINISTRATION Welcome to College Heights and the home of the Huskies. This course calendar represents the many options available to you to continue your journey in education and beyond. We are proud to have served for over 40 years as the center for handson learning and the skilled trades for the city of Guelph and Wellington County. As partners within the Upper Grand District School Board, we encourage you to continue your use of My Blueprint to further assist you in planning and mapping out your future courses and career destination. There are numerous pathways available to you and each one offers its own distinct skills, knowledge and attitudes for success. College Heights is structured to help students leverage their strengths, build on their weaknesses and grow as individuals to be the best contributor to our various communities. Please make use of our terrific guidance and resource staff in selecting courses, determining levels and planning for appropriate pathways. This calendar is designed to assist in the process of planning for your future courses here at College Heights. We suggest students pick a pathway first, then plan around the pathway. If you change your mind later, relax, as transitions between pathways can be planned fairly easily. Again, our excellent guidance and resource staff can assist you in navigating around pathways, update and modify course plans and work with you around your school and work needs. In addition to Pathways planning, we also offer the largest selection of Specialist High Skills Major programs. Just recently we added a pathway in Arts and Culture with a specific focus on guitar building and maintenance. Our SHSM programs offer students additional access to certifications and experiences that will put them ahead of other high school graduates in trades programs and make for excellent workplace preparation. High school is awesome! College Heights is even more awesome! In addition to the programs and pathways we offer a wealth of extra-curricular programs and groups to enhance the high school experience. We can t wait to see you and work with you over the next few years. Come out and howl with the Huskies!!! Remember our school motto: Education that Works!! Sincerely, Transportation Vehicle Maintenance Pathway Auto Body / Vehicle Maintenance English / Math / Science / Auto Body Elective / Vehicle Maintenance Co-op / Elective Vehicle Maintenance English / Elective / Vehicle Maintenance Co-op Aircraft Assembler Automotive Parts Assembler Automotive Sales Farm Equipment Heavy Duty Equipment Small Engine Mechanic CPR, First Aid and WHMIS Training / Environmental Spill Fire Extinguisher / Fall Protection Agricultural Equipment Automotive Service & Heavy Duty Equipment Marine Engine Powered Lift Truck Recreation Vehicle Small Engine, Transmission & Motorcycle Truck & Coach Aerospace Engineering Automotive Service Aviation - Aircraft Maintenance Farm Equipment Motive Power (Automotive)
Transportation - Auto body Pathway 6 Auto Body / Auto Maintenance Auto Body / Auto Maintenance Literacy Credit (must have been unsuccessful once and eligible twice writing OSSLT to take this course) / Elective Auto Body / Co-op English / Auto Body / Elective / Co-op CPR, First Aid and WHMIS Training / Environmental Spill Fire Extinguisher / Fall Protection Air Craft Assemblers Air Craft Assembly Automotive Assembler Auto Detailer Automotive Painter Car Paint Sales Person Car Parts Stock Person Inspectors Alignment & Brakes Tech. Auto Body & Collision Damage Repair - Br. 1 Auto Body Repairer - Br. 2 Automotive Electronic Accessory Automotive Glass Tech. Automotive Painter Parts Tire, Wheel & Rim Mechanic Automotive Marketing Automotive Service Aviation Management Motive Power (Automotive) TIJ1O1 Exploring Technologies Technology (elective) (elective)
What is it? Why pursue a SHSM? SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR The Specialist High Skill Major (SHSM) is one of the eight new innovative programs in the Student Success Strategy. The SHSM is Ministry-approved Specialized Program that consists of a defined combination of courses and experiences that relate to a specific economic sector. The SHSM allows students to customize their high school experience to suit their interests and talents, and prepare for a successful postsecondary transition to apprenticeship training, college or employment, while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). The SHSM enables students to gain the sector-identified preparatory credits, skills and knowledge, and make informed career decisions, This makes the learning environment more engaging for students, focuses them on graduation and prepares them to pursue their career goals. General Outline for SHSM Requirements: Components for the SHSM 1. A bundle of and credits that include: 4 major credits that provide sector-specific knowledge and skills; 3 or 4 other required credits from the Ontario curriculum, in English and Mathematics, in which some expectations are met through learning activities contextualized to the sector; 2 or 3 cooperative education credits that provided authentic learning experiences in a workplace setting, enabling students to refine, extend, apply, and practice sector-specific knowledge and skills 2. Sector-recognized certifications and training courses, some are compulsory, and a choice of additional training from a list of Ministry approved certifications and training courses. The requirement is different for each sector. 3. Experiential learning activities within the sector. 4. Reach Ahead experiences in the area of the student s postsecondary destination of choice. 5. Development of Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector, and use of the Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) for purposes of documentation. Recreation & Security Pathway Individual Family and Social Living / Elective Healthy Active Living / Food and Nutrition English / Math / Biology Healthy Active Living / Health for Life Leadership & Peer Support / Co-op English / Math / Healthy Active Living Elective / Co-op Careers in the Military Community Centre Fitness Instructor Instructor in Recreation & Sports Programs Parks Operation and Services Helper Recreation & Sports Facilities Helper Security Guard Ski Lift Operator Sports Equipment Specialist Sport Goods Retail Sales Person Child Development Practitioner Developmental Services Education Assistant Coaching & Sports Developer Fitness & Heath Promotion Golf & Recreation Management Law & Security Administration Paramedic Police Foundations Pre-Service Firefighter Education Recreation & Leisure Services Sports Administration Tourism Management
Manufacturing - Welding Pathway Manufacturing Technology - Machine Shop Manufacturing Technology - Welding Manufacturing Technology - Machine Shop Manufacturing Technology - Welding / Elective Co-op / Welding English / Elective / Welding / Co-op CPR, First Aid and WHMIS Training / Canadian Welding Bureau - flat Propane Safety / Arc Flash Safety / Fire Extinguisher / Lockout/tagging Labourers in Processing & Manufacturing Mechanical/Electrical Assembler Metalworking Machine Operator Metal Fabricators (Fitter) Machine Operators Welding Machine Operator Welder s Assistant Blacksmith Fitter - Assembler (Motor Assembly) Fitter Welder Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Pressure Systems Welder Welder Welding Engineering Welding Engineering Technology Welding/Fitter Welding Techniques Actor/Artist/Musician Disc Jockey Film Production/Tech Make-up Artist Screen Printing Set Builder/Dresser Set Rigger Sign Maker Singer English / Math / Science / Visual Arts Healthy Active Living / Drama English / Math / Science / Drama Dance / Guitar / Visual Arts or Crafts English / Math / Dance / Guitar Drama / Co-op Ed (2 credits) / Aboriginal Beliefs Custom Woodworking / Visual Arts Drawing & Painting / Exploring & Creating in the Arts Arts Pathway English / Drama - Co-op / Elective / Visual Arts CPR, First Aid and WHMIS Training Curatorial Techniques / Theatrical Make-Up / Training in an Art Form Training in a Technique / Musical Instrument Repair Carpenter Draftsperson Entertainment Industry - Electrical Gemsetter/Goldsmith Painter and Decorator Special Events Coordinator Advertising Agent Animator Fashion Designer Graphic Artist Illustrator Music/Performing Artist Photographer Radio Announcer Travel & Tourism Agent
Babysitter Community Service Day Care Drop-In Centre Nanny English / Math / Science / Healthy Active Living Exploring Health Care Individual Family & Social Living English / Math / Science / Health Care Food & Nutrition / Elective Leadership & Peer Support Raising Healthy Children / Elective Co-op English - Co-op / Elective Child Development & Gerontology Child Care Pathway CPR, First Aid and WHMIS Training Infection Control / Ethical Considerations / Communication Skills / Sterile Techniques Customer Service / Feeding Assistance / Ambulation, Lifting and Transfers Aboriginal Child Development Practitioner Child & Youth Child Development Practitioner Educational Assistant Developmental Services Child & Youth Community & Justice Services Correctional Development Service Early Childhood Educator Educational Assistant Recreation & Leisure Services Social Service Planner Special Needs Support Manufacturing - Machine Shop Pathway Manufacturing Technology - Machine Shop Manufacturing Technology - Welding Manufacturing Technology - Machine Shop Manufacturing Technology - Welding / Elective Co-op / Machine Shop English / Math / Machine Shop Co-op / Elective CPR, First Aid and WHMIS Training / Canadian Welding Bureau - flat Propane Safety / Arc Flash Safety / Fire Extinguisher / Lockout/tagging Chainsaw & Skidder Operator Labourers in Processing And Manufacturing Mechanical / Electrical Assembler Metalworking Machine Operator Bearings Mechanic CNC Programmer Die Designer Draftsperson General Machinist Industrial Mechanic Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Millwright Mould Maker Tool & Die Maker General Machinist Industrial Mechanic - Millwright Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Mechanical - Tool & Die Mould Maker
Hospitality & Tourism - Foods Pathway Hospitality & Tourism (Baking) Hospitality & Tourism (Foods) Hospitality & Tourism (Baking) Hospitality & Tourism (Food) Co-op / Elective Hospitality & Tourism (Foods) English / Math Hospitality & Tourism (Foods) Co-op / Elective Communications Technology English / Math / Science / Business Studies Healthy Active Living / Communications Technology English / Math / Science / Canadian History Careers & Civics / Communications Technology Elective Communications Technology / Co-op Information & Communication Technology English / Elective Communications Technology / Co-op Pathway CPR, First Aid and WHMIS Training Customer Service / Smart Service / Safe Food Handling Bartender Bed & Breakfast Operator Cook s Helper Caterer Dishwasher Fast Food Server Food & Beverage Server Hostess Restaurant Owner Waiter / Waitress Chef Cook - Assistant Br. 1 Cook - Br. 2 Baking & Pastry Arts Chef Conference & Event Planner Cook Culinary Management Food & Beverage Service Hospitality & Tourism - Hotel, Spa, Restaurant Cable Installer Tech. Cable Repair Tech. Computer Support Data Entry Clerk Flash Designer Graphics Designer Photography Retail-Computers Games, Parts Technical Support Videography Web Site Designer Appliance Service Electronic Service Information Tech. Support - Hardware - Network IT Contact Centre - Customer Care Agent - Sales Agent - Technical Support Agent Micro-Electronics Manufacturer Network Cabling Specialist Computer Applications Support Computer Programmer Computer Repair & Maintenance Computer Systems Tech. Computer Systems Technology Game Development Graphic Design Retail Operations
Construction Technology Pathway English / Math / Science / Healthy Active Living Construction Technology / Elective Construction Technology / Welding Construction Technology / Elective Co-op English / Elective / Construction Technology / Co-op CPR, First Aid and WHMIS Training / Fall Protection / Scaffold Safety Fire Extinguisher Use / Health and Safety / Lockout/tagging Architectural Asst. Cable Television Service Cabinet Making Manufac. Carpet Installer Construction Trades Helper & Labourer Countertop Manufac. Deck Installer Maintenance Tech. Retail Sales - Building Centres - Hardware Stores Brick & Stone Mason Cement Finisher Drywall, Acoustic & Lathing Applicator Drywall Finisher & Plasterer Electrician General Carpenter Plumber Roofer Restoration Mason Architectural Technologist Brick & Stone Mason Cabinet Maker Construction Engineering - Supervisor Construction Carpentry Techniques Industrial Woodworking Renovation Construction Hospitality & Tourism - Baking Pathway Hospitality & Tourism (Baking) Hospitality & Tourism (Foods) Hospitality & Tourism (Baking) Hospitality & Tourism (Food) Co-op / Elective Hospitality & Tourism (Cake Decorating) Hospitality & Tourism ( Baking) English / Math / Elective / Co-op Hospitality & Tourism (Baking) CPR, First Aid and WHMIS Training Customer Service / Smart Service / Safe Food Handling Baker s Helper Bakery - Private Bakery - Grocery Stores Caterer Dishwasher Fast Food Server Food & Beverage Server Hostess Waiter / Waitress Baker Baker - Patisserie Cook Assistant Br. 1 Cook - Br. 2 Special Events Coordinator Baking & Pastry Arts Chef Conference & Event Planner Cook Culinary Management Food & Beverage Service Hospitality & Tourism Management
Healthy Active Living / Health Care Elective / Health Care / Elective / Co-op Biology / Health Care Health Care Pathway English / Elective / Child Development & Gerontology Co-op CPR, First Aid and WHMIS Training / Infection Control / Ethical Considerations Communication Skills / Sterile Techniques / Customer Service / Feeding Assistance Ambulation, lifting and transfers Home Support Nanny Senior s Helper Aboriginal Child Development Practitioner Child & Youth Child Development Practitioner Developmental Services Educational Assistant Dental Assistant Massage Therapist Medical Lab. Assist. / Tech. Occupational Therapist Assistant Office Assistant - Medical, Optician Pharmacy Personal Support Veterinary Assistant Veterinary Green Industries Agriculture Pathway Healthy Active Living / Green Industries / Green Industries Discovering the Workplace / Science Co-op / Green Industries English / Green Industries / Small Engines Co-op / Elective / Agriculture CPR, First Aid and WHMIS Training / Plant Identification / Cash Handling Customer Service / Pruning / Tree Planting Animal Care Beef/Poultry/Sheep Producer Dairy Farm Milker Farm Animal Trucker Farm Labourer Farm Machine Operator Herdsperson Horse Trainer Maple Syrup Producer Pet Groomer Agricultural Equip Tech. Agriculture - Dairy Herdsperson - Fruit Grower - Swine Herdsperson Horse Groom Horse Harness Maker Retail Meat Cutter Saddlery Agricultural Technologist Agricultural & Heavy Duty Equine Massage Therapist Equipment Farm Manager Horse Industry Veterinarian Office Admin. Veterinarian
Green Industries Horticulture Pathway Healthy Active Living / Green Industries Elective / Green Industries Co-op / Elective / Green Industries English / Elective Green Industries / Co-op CPR, First Aid and WHMIS Training / Plant Identification / Cash Handling Customer Service / Pruning / Tree Planting Hairstyling & Aesthetics Pathway Healthy Active Living / Hairstyling & Aesthetics Elective / Hairstyling & Aesthetics / Co-op Elective / Hairstyling & Aesthetics English / Elective / Hairstyling & Aesthetics Co-op CPR, First Aid and WHMIS Training / Infection Control / Ethical Considerations Communication Skills / Sterile Techniques / Customer Service / Feeding Assistance Ambulation, Lifting and Transfers City / Gardener Garden Centre Sales Garden Centre Supervisor Groundskeeper Landscape Design Helper Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance Nursery & Greenhouse Arborist Fruit Grower Horticulture Utility Arborist Arboriculture Ecosystem Management / Technologist Environmental Technologist Garden Centre Retail Sales & Marketing Horticultural / Landscape Urban Forestry Cosmetics Sales Desairologist Hair Removal Specialist Funeral Assistant Make Up Artist Nail Salon Reception / Assist. Salon Owner / Operator Hairstylist Advanced Special Effects Makeup, Prosthetics & Props Aesthetician Colour Cosmetic Techniques & Mgmt. Fashion Merchandising Hair Stylist Nail Spa Management