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GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
HAGERSVILLE
SECONDARY SCHOOL
2021-22 SCHOOL PROFILE
HAGERSVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL Guidance and Career Education
Welcome to Hagersville Secondary School
Here at Hagersville Secondary School we stress the importance and value of
completing a secondary education.
We are committed to help each and every student achieve a successful outcome
from their secondary school experience.
“Students, School, Community. Together, We Create Our Future” Guidance
■■ Mark Kolenc
Guidance Counsellor
About Hagersville Secondary School ■■ Melissa Turner
Hagersville Secondary, a school within the Grand Erie District School Board, Native Education Counsellor
is a full service secondary school located in the town of Hagersville, Ontario, Jeff Benner
Canada. PRINCIPAL Learning Resources
In 2017, HSS held a reunion that marked the school’s 125th anniversary. ■■ Andrea Murik
For its first 75 years, the school was located across town from its current Learning Resource Teacher
location. Completion of a new school in 1967/68 established HSS at its
present site on Parkview Road where it has been serving the community for Student
50 years.
Responsibilities
A full compliment of programs is offered at HSS to meet the pathways of all
At Hagersville Secondary School
students, whether that pathway is to an apprenticeship or trade, to college,
(HSS), we believe that every
to the workforce, or to university. Hagersville Secondary School not only
person who attends the school as
provides students with a full array of compulsory course offerings, but also
either a student, staff member or
great choice in elective courses such as in the arts, technology, physical
visitor has the right to respectful,
education, business, and co-operative education.
courteous and co-operative
Aside from the wide range of programming offered to HSS students, we also Adriana Potichnyj treatment and that the school
recognize the importance of providing students with great extra-curricular VICE-PRINCIPAL
should be a safe environment for
opportunities. HSS provides a full list of sports and clubs for students to be all. We further believe that all
part of. We encourage students to get involved, and make the most of their Chris Dennis
students are responsible for their
OFFICE COORDINATOR
high school experience! own behaviour and are capable
of making appropriate choices.
Through the hard work of its students and staff, HSS is now an ECO Friendly
School, certified under the Ontario ECO Schools Program. Hagersville The purpose of school is to help
Secondary School people to learn certain skills and
Classroom Expectations School Expectations
develop knowledge and values
70 Parkview Road,
which will help them to live full ■■ Come to class prepared to work ■■ Show respect for authority and
P. O. Box 669 and productive lives. Secondary
■■ Arrive on time school rules and procedures
Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0 students have a right to an
Phone: (905) 768-3318 (main) ■■ Complete your work ■■ Meet our responsibilities as learners
education, but with that right
granderie.ca/schools/hss ■■ Allow others to get their work ■■ Show respect and exercise
comes the responsibility to try
to do as well as they can and to done self-discipline
Grand Erie abide by a code of conduct that ■■ Work safely ■■ Abide by all laws
Administration:
requires appropriate behaviour. ■■ Be respectful to all ■■ Show common courtesy
A committee of staff, students, ■■ No backpacks, gym bags or coats ■■ Show respect for property and
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION parents and School Council have in the classroom environment
JoAnna Roberto established a set of guidelines ■■ Cell phones only used in the A complete Code of Behaviour
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION for the students in attendance at classroom when approved brochure is handed out on the first day
Denise Martins HSS. ■■ No food or drink in the classroom
of the school year for both students
and parents to read.
2 HAGERSVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 3
Programs Graduation Requirements
Co-Operative Education in Students’ Cooperative Education
Learning Plan.
Students will get a head start on
becoming a fully qualified journey COMPULSORY CREDITS (TOTAL OF 18) Grade 10 - Ontario Secondary School
(Co-Op) and Ontario Youth person with a skill set that is in Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Students interested in Co-op Education 4 CREDITS IN ENGLISH (1 CREDIT PER GRADE)
Apprenticeship Program must apply for the program and
demand. Apprenticeships are an All students must successfully complete this test which will be
administered by the EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability
(OYAP)
excellent way of learning valuable n The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC) may
complete an interview. Successful be used to meet either the Grade 11 or the Grade 12 English Office). Students will first write this test in the spring of their grade
work skills and are a viable alternative
candidates will be notified and the compulsory credit requirement. ten year. Unsuccessful candidates will be given the opportunity
to traditional post secondary programs.
Co-Operative Education (Co-Op) recruitment process of an appropriate n Grade 11 English: Understanding Contemporary First Nations, for remediation at the school and will be able to rewrite the test.
placement will follow. There is no For more information speak to your Métis, and Inuit Voices course may be used to meet the Students identified through an IPRC (Identification, Placement, and
Co-op is a planned learning experience Grade 11 English compulsory credit requirement.
formal restriction on the total number school’s Co-op or OYAP teacher. Review Committee) will be allowed accommodations for writing of
that integrates classroom theory and n For English language learners, the requirement may be met
of co-op credits that students may the test. Students not working towards an OSSD (Ontario Secondary
learning experiences at a workplace Visit www.apprenticesearch.com through earning a maximum of 3 credits in English as a second
earn in secondary school. language (ESL) or English literacy development (ELD); the
School Diploma) may be exempted from writing the test.
which enable students to apply
To Begin an Apprenticeship
fourth credit must be a Grade 12 compulsory English course.
and refine the knowledge and skills
acquired in a related curriculum
OYAP
During Secondary School
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC)
3 credits in math (at least 1 credit in Grade 11 or 12)
Students who have written the OSSLT (Ontario Secondary School
course or a locally developed course. Students gain knowledge and a Student Must:
Co-op courses include a classroom experience in an apprenticeable 2 credits in science Literacy Test) once and were unsuccessful are eligible to take the
trade while working at an eligible ■■ Successfully complete 16 credits OSSLC (Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course). Successful
component comprised of pre- 1 credit in the arts
work placement. Students acquire and be enrolled full-time in school completion of the OSSLC satisfies the secondary school literacy
placement and integration activities
hours toward the completion of their ■■ Be 16 years of age or older n The Grade 9 Expressions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit graduation requirement.
and a placement component.
Cultures course may be used to meet the compulsory credit
apprenticeship while earning credits. ■■ Successfully complete the Ontario
Students earn co-op credits by Secondary School Literacy
requirement in the arts.
Community Involvement
integrating classroom theory with An apprenticeship is an agreement
Requirement 1 credit in Canadian geography (Grade 9) Students are responsible to complete 40 hours of community
planned learning experiences in the between the student (who wants to service as a requirement for graduation. Grade 8 graduated students
■■ Complete all compulsory credits
community. Students are assessed and learn a skilled trade), the school, the 1 credit in Canadian history (Grade 10) can start accumulating during the summer prior to entering grade
employer (who teaches the skills) and required for an Ontario Secondary
evaluated on their demonstration of 9. Grade 12 graduating students are required to have all hours
School Diploma 1 credit in French as a second language
tasks linked to curriculum expectations the Students’ Cooperative Education submitted by June 30 of their graduating year. If hours are handed in
of the related course(s) as outlined Learning Plan. n Students who have taken Native languages in place of French after that date, there is no guarantee that they will be included in the
as a second language in elementary school may use a Level
Fall Graduation preparations.
1 or 2 Native language course to meet the compulsory credit
requirement for French as a second language. It is the responsibility of the student to find opportunities for
achieving community service hours. Various opportunities are
1 credit in health and physical education communicated through the announcements, Twitter, or on the
0.5 credit in career studies bulletin board outside of the Guidance office throughout the year.
0.5 credit in civics Ontario Secondary School Certificate
3 additional credits, consisting of 1 credit from each The Ontario Secondary School Certificate will be granted upon
of the following groups: request to students who leave school before earning the Ontario
Secondary School Diploma, provided that they have earned a
Group 1: English (including the Ontario Secondary School Literacy minimum of 14 credits as follows:
Course), French as a second language, classical languages,
international languages, Native languages, Canadian and world 7 COMPULSORY CREDITS (2 English, 1 Canadian Geography or
studies, FNMI studies, social sciences and humanities, guidance Canadian History, 1 Mathematics, 1 Health and Physical Education,
and career education, cooperative education
1 Science, 1 Arts or Technological Education or Computer Studies)
Group 2: French as a second language, the arts, business studies,
health and physical education, cooperative education 7 OPTIONAL CREDITS Selected by the student from available courses
Group 3: French as a second language, science (Grade 11 or
12), computer studies, technological education, cooperative Certificate of Accomplishment
education
Students who are not working towards an OSSD or an OSSC may be
Note: The following conditions apply to selections from the
above three groups: awarded a Certificate of Accomplishment upon leaving secondary
nA maximum of 2 credits in French as a second language may school. The Certificate of Accomplishment is a useful means
count as additional compulsory credits, 1 credit from Group 1, of recognizing achievement for students who plan to transition
and 1 credit from either Group 2 or Group 3. directly to employment after leaving school. The Certificate of
nA maximum of 2 credits in cooperative education may count Accomplishment is to be accompanied by the student’s Ontario
as additional compulsory credits, selected from any of Groups Student Transcript. For students who have an Individual Education
1, 2, or 3.
Plan (IEP), a copy of the IEP may be included.
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Courses Choosing Courses
Grade 9 – 10 LOCALLY DEVELOPED COURSES: These Courses: In order to ensure student success,
Grand Erie encourages all students to Every course in secondary school has a unique course code.
Course Pathways ■■ Are intended for students who ■■ Focus on the essential concepts of
give careful consideration to the course All courses have the first five characters as mandated by the
require a measure of flexibility a subject
type chosen in each subject area.
ACADEMIC COURSES (D) and support in order to meet the ■■ Develop students’ knowledge and Ministry of Education.
Grade 11 - 12
ENG 1P
Academic Courses are suited to compulsory credit requirements in skills through practical applications
students who are comfortable with English, mathematics and science and concrete examples
theoretical concepts and enjoy solving for the OSSD (Ontario Secondary There are five types of program
■■ Use familiar situations to illustrate
problems by applying what they have School Diploma) or (OSSC). pathways are offered:
ideas
learned. ■■ May lead directly to the Workplace.
■■ Present and evaluate curriculum at a ■■ COLLEGE COURSES
Are designed to prepare students
ACADEMIC COURSES: OPEN COURSES (O) gradual pace according to students’
for college programs and
needs
■■ Focus on the essential concepts of a Open Courses allow students to apprenticeships.
■■ May lead to post-secondary
subject and explore related concepts learn concepts and skills designed
education, including College or ■■ WORKPLACE COURSES
■■ Develop students’ knowledge and to prepare them for further study in
Apprenticeship; or to Workplace Are designed to prepare students
skills through the study of theory the subject area. Generally, in Grade
for entry to the workplace and/or
9, optional courses are offered as
Do I choose Applied,
and abstract problems apprenticeship.
■■ Incorporate practical applications as open courses, for example music, art,
appropriate drama, business studies, family studies, Academic, or Locally ■■ UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE COURSES
Are designed to prepare students
SUBJECT CODES GRADE GRADE 9 - 10
Developed?
physical education and technological The first letter in the course This number in This letter in
■■ Present and evaluate curriculum at for either community college or
studies. Expectations are created for all code denotes the subject area: the course code the course code identifies
a measured/brisk pace according to university programs. identifies the grade: the stream or destination.
students and these students can have a It is important students select Grade
students’ needs A = Arts
variety of learning skills. 9 courses based on their strengths ■■ OPEN COURSES B = Business
1 = Grade 9 D = Academic
■■ Often lead to post-secondary 2 = Grade 10 K = Non-Credit
and interests. Being successful in all Are available to all students
education, including College, APPLIED COURSES (P) Grade 9 courses will give students regardless of pathway.
C = Canadian and
3 = Grade 11 L = Locally Developed
World Studies
University, and Apprenticeship, or to Applied Courses teach students using more pathway choices as they progress 4 = Grade 12 Compulsory Credit
UNIVERSITY COURSES E = English/ESL
Workplace. real-life ideas and offer the chance to through secondary school.
■■
O = Open
Are designed to prepare students for F = French
SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES (K) apply what they have learned to the
transition to a variety of university G = Guidance LEVEL P = Applied
work around them. H = Humanities and This number in
Special Education Courses allow programs or apprenticeship. GRADE 11 - 12
Social Sciences the course code
students to focus on functional life identifies the grade:
skills and/or job readiness skills within 12 Optional Credits I = Interdisciplinary or
Information Technology A = Level 1
This letter in
the course code identifies
schools that have a self-contained Optional credits may be earned in all B = Level 2 the stream or destination.
K = Alternative (Non-Credit)
special education setting. Expectations subjects, including those named in the L = International Languages C = Level 3 C = College
are individualized for students who compulsory credit list, provided that M = Mathematics D = Level 4 E = Workplace
have a variety of strengths and needs. such optional credits are additional to N = FMNI Studies E = Level 5 M = University/College
In some cases, these courses can be the compulsory credits. P = Physical Education N = Non-Credit
preparation for participation in Locally S = Sciences O = Open
Developed Compulsory Courses. The optional credits allow for
T = Technological Studies U = University
concentration in a curriculum area of
SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES: special interest.
May lead to a Certificate of
Accomplishment, support work/
living, and in some cases, an Ontario % GRADE RANGE ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Secondary School Certificate (OSSC). A very high outstanding level of achievement. Achievement is above the
80-100% Level 4
provincial standard
LOCALLY DEVELOPED COURSES (L)
70-79% Level 3 A high level of achievement. Achievement is at the provincial standard.
Locally Developed Courses are
designed for students who have A moderate level of achievement. Achievement is below, but approaching the
60-69% Level 2
specific learning needs and require provincial standard.
more direction in the classroom. 50-59% Level 1 A passable level of achievement. Achievement is below provincial standards.
Students will learn essential and
Below 50% Insufficient achievement of curriculum expectations. Credit will not be granted.
practical concepts of a subject.
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Opportunities Opportunities
Withdrawing from with pathway planning and developing
improved learning skills that will
all FSL pathways to challenge the DELF
in their Grade 12 year.
There is an Orientation Module available
within Grand Erie eLearning courses,
Scheduled day programs, booklet
and e-Learning are available.
the ministry mandate for Creating
Pathways to Success, we have moved
a course help them in earning their Ontario to support students’ success in their
For more information, contact your
forward with a board license of
If a student (including a student with Secondary School Diploma.
Dual Credits online learning. Students will require
school’s Guidance Counsellor.
the myBlueprint Education Planner.
a completed Individual Education access to a device to complete their Our license provides access to all
Plan) withdraws from a Grade 11 or 12 DELF
Grand Erie District School Board has learning. Grand Erie students have Night School students 7-12, their families, and all
partnered with Conestoga College, access to a device within their home 7-12 staff in Grand Erie.
course within five instructional days Night school classes are offered in
The DELF (diplôme d’études en Fanshawe College and Mohawk school so that they can work on their
following the issue of the first provincial Brantford, Haldimand and Norfolk. myBlueprint has been supporting
langue française, or French language College to allow students to earn course during the regular school day.
report card in a semestered or non- They are offered Tuesday and Thursday Ontario school boards for 13+
studies diploma) is an internationally- college credits before they graduate Students may want to have access to
semestered school, the withdrawal is evenings. A wide variety of compulsory years. The service supports
recognized certification of proficiency secondary school. These credits are a device and the internet outside of
not recorded on the Ontario Student courses are offered. For additional teachers, empowers students, and
in French for non-francophones. DELF delivered in three different ways within regular school hours. Please check the
Transcript (OST). If a student withdraws information call Grand Erie Learning engages parents with their child’s
exams take place in 175 countries the Board: technical requirements for eLearning
from a course after five instructional Alternatives (GELA) 519 753-6079. education, career, and life planning.
worldwide. There are six separate
days following the issue of the first School Within a College (SWAC) courses by selecting the link at the top
Accessible via the website on any
provincial report card in a semestered
diplomas possible, based on the six of this page. Summer School
levels of the Common European Is offered by Conestoga in Brantford, browser, myBlueprint captures current
or non-semestered school, the eLearning courses are typically taken Grand Erie District School Board will progress in the classroom and offers
Framework of Reference for Languages Fanshawe in Simcoe and Mohawk in
withdrawal is recorded on the OST by by senior students to fulfil missing be offering summer school for grades a complete representation of a child’s
(CEFR): A1 and A2 (basic user), B1 and Ohsweken. If you are between the
entering a ‘W’ in the ‘Credit’ column. graduation requirements. This provides 9 - 12 credits during the month of July. unique pathway.
B2 (independent user), and C1 and ages of 17 and 20 years old and need
The student’s percentage grade at the opportunities for students to be able Locations will be sent to each school in
C2 (proficient user). In Ontario, Grade 5 – 10 credits to graduate, speak to
time of the withdrawal is recorded in the spring. For additional information myBlueprint’s Education Planner is
12 Core, Extended, and Immersion your guidance counsellor about this to access courses that they might not
the ‘Percentage Grade’ column. call 519-753-6079. mobile-friendly, and ever-evolving
FSL (French as a Second Language) program. otherwise be able to take in a face-to-
to support the needs of Grand Erie
students have the opportunity to face class. As well, eLearning is now
Team Taught
Credit Recovery Indigenous Education
students. The program allows students
challenge one of the following three commonly found at the post-secondary
to view their graduation requirements
Advisory Committee
exams, under the guidance of their Is taught in combination with a college level (apprenticeships, college, or
Our provincially-recognized Credit and over 12,000 post-secondary
French teacher: A2, B1, or B2. French instructor and secondary school university), and is often used in
Recovery program is an in-school
program for students who have not
language skills are evaluated in the teacher during a student’s regularly workplace training. All students must (IEAC) programs across the country based on
their Ontario specific courses.
four areas of oral comprehension, oral scheduled class. be registered in a school in their home
successfully completed some of their IEAC is an advisory committee
expression, written comprehension, board before accessing eLearning Grand Erie and myBlueprint work
courses. In a credit recovery classroom, and written expression. Obtaining After School opportunities. For this reason, schools
mandated by the Ministry of Education
together to create an Individual
students work on recovering previously in September of 2017. The mandate
DELF certification not only opens doors Is taught by a college instructor (and may receive registration requests from Pathway Plan (IPP) for all students.
failed courses and have the opportunity of the committee is to enhance and
to post-secondary and employment supported by a secondary school students who are currently considered This plan becomes a valuable archive
to get their credit accumulation back improve Indigenous Education for all
opportunities, it also serves as an teacher) after school in one of the local as home-schooled students. of student learning and a catalogue
on track. Credit Recovery offers students. The committee reports to
official, internationally-recognized secondary schools. Students from other of resources they will need as they
students a supportive environment To register for an eLearning course, the board on the Board Action Plan
testament to a student’s language schools are welcome to enrol. Speak continue to plan. Visit myblueprint.ca
that focuses on the key expectations students should see their guidance and programming for both Elementary
learning journey and accomplishments. with your guidance counsellor for for more information.
of a course and also assists students counsellors. Principals, in collaboration and Secondary panels. The committee
Grand Erie encourages its students in further information. with the student and parent(s) and a is comprised of board personnel,
guidance counselor, consider the best community members and organizations
Ontario Student
eLearning with an interest in Indigenous
Record (OSR)
interests of the student when making
decisions around facilitating access to Education, including parents.
eLearning courses use a virtual
classroom and are accessed by an eLearning. The OSR is the official, on-going
electronic device. The teacher may be myBlueprint educational record for each student and
from a school in the Grand Erie District Grand Erie Learning At Grand Erie, we have a vision that all
is stored in the school most recently
Alternatives (GELA)
School Board, or from another school attended by the student. Teaching
students leaving our secondary schools staff, each student, and the parent(s)
board in Ontario. In eLearning courses, have a clear postsecondary plan. We
students will not be face-to-face with GELA provides an alternate or guardian(s) of a student are entitled
support students with the tools they to have access to the student’s OSR.
their teachers. Students enrolled in opportunity for secondary school
require to become the architects of
eLearning courses are required to students who, for various reasons, are Supervised access can be arranged by
their future.
attend and engage in their eLearning not experiencing success in a regular appointment during normal business
courses regularly and consistently, as school setting or who want to re-enter As part of our commitment to hours. Transcripts of marks are issued
they do for their face-to-face classes. school after leaving. Career Education and supporting on written or personal request.
8 HAGERSVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 9
Opportunities Activities at Cayuga
Alternative Secondary School
Education
Once a student reaches the age of
18, by law, they control access to the
Special Education can help students prepare for
apprenticeships, college, university or
NATIONS eLearning, blended learning and
teacher directed credit courses for
OSR by anyone not mentioned above. Advisory Committee transition to work. The NATIONS program offers a students who have left secondary
Parents of adult students will only have (SEAC) Grand Erie District School Board has
combination of eLearning/blended
learning and teacher directed credit
school prior to completing their
access to a student’s academic records secondary diploma. The program
SEAC is an advisory committee programs in the following sectors: courses for Six Nations and New Credit
upon written authorization from is offered at our alternative learning
the student. All senior level courses mandated through the Education ■■ Arts & Culture students. Students between the age environment in town (not HSS) and
remaining on a student’s timetable five Act as a standing committee of each Performance and Production, of 13 and 17 years may participate in assists students in earning credits
days after the first provincial report will school Board. The committee reports Journalism and Media Grade 9 and 10 Locally Developed towards their Ontario Secondary
be recorded on the transcript. to the school Board and makes or Applied courses. The program is School Diploma (OSSD).
■■ Construction
recommendations to the board on offered at our alternative learning
Transcripts requested after a student special education programs and ■■ Environment
Extracurriculars
environment located at 2319 3rd Line
has graduated and is no longer services. The committee is comprised ■■ Health & Wellness with transportation provided.
attending secondary school are subject Fitness, Healthy Living, Health Care,
to a charge of $5.00 per copy.
of Trustees, Board personnel, PARTICIPATION IN CO-CURRICULAR
Hairstyling
New Start
community members, and associations
ACTIVITIES:
representing a wide variety of interests ■■ Horticulture & Landscaping
Prior Learning related to students with exceptional ■■ Hospitality & Tourism The New Start program offers a It is our belief that participation in
co-curricular activities enhances the
Assessment and
needs. combination of eLearning, blended
■■ Information & Communications school experience for each student.
learning and teacher directed credit
Recognition (PLAR)
Technology We encourage participation in sports, Sports available
Specialist High Skills courses for Six Nations and New
at HSS:
■■ Manufacturing clubs, and student organizations but
Credit students. All grade and program
PLAR is the formal evaluation and
credit-granting process whereby
Major (SHSM) ■■ Sports pathways are made available for never at the expense of academic
Basketball
■■ Transportation students 16-21 years of age. The achievement. It is our expectation ■■
students may obtain credits for prior Grand Erie District School Board, in that students who participate in
program is offered at our alternative ■■ Baseball
learning. Prior learning includes the conjunction with the Ontario Ministry
Special Education
co-curricular activities will have regular ■■ Hockey
of Education, offers SHSM programs to learning environment located at 2319
knowledge and skills that students attendance and good work habits.
secondary school students. 3rd Line with transportation provided. ■■ Volleyball
have acquired, in both formal and Grand Erie District School Board
informal ways, outside secondary Any student who wishes to participate ■■ Track and Field
Students enrolled in a SHSM program special education programs and
school. Students may have their
are required to complete a bundle services are delivered in safe and Turning Point in a school sport is eligible to play
provided they have not exceeded five
■■ Lacrosse
knowledge and skills evaluated against enabling environments in order to ■■ Golf
of classroom courses, workplace The Turning Point Program offers a years of eligibility (five consecutive years
the expectations outlined in provincial promote success for students with ■■ Ultimate Frisbee
experiences and sector certifications to combination of work experience, from the date of entry into Grade 9.)
curriculum policy documents in special education needs. An enabling
receive a special designation on their ■■ Soccer
order to earn credits toward the environment is positive, inclusive
Ontario Secondary School Diploma ■■ Field Hockey
secondary school diploma. The PLAR and fosters student independence
(OSSD). ■■ Badminton
process involves two components: and well-being. Each one of our
“equivalency” and “challenge”. Participation in an SHSM program Secondary schools has a Special ■■ Tennis
Education department with Learning
Resource teachers that can support Clubs available
the development and implementation
of Individual Education Plans. Some
at HSS:
of our schools have Self-Contained ■■ Student Council
programs to support the learning needs ■■ Crime Stoppers
of individual students for which the ■■ Link Crew
most enabling environment for them ■■ Student Senate
to meet their program goals is in a ■■ Student Action Team
smaller class setting with higher staff
■■ Prom Committee
to student ratio. In addition, system
Student Support Services are available ■■ Indigenous Students
to support students and programming Association
in the areas of Speech and Language ■■ ECO Club
Services, Psychological Services, Social ■■ Drama
Services and Behavioural Services.
10 HAGERSVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 11
Activities at Cayuga
Alternative Secondary School
Education Grand Erie…
Indigenous Studies/ In partnership with classroom teachers,
the teacher-librarian teaches guided
The HSS Crime Stoppers team works
to provide a safe and secure place to
SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR
Supports inquiry, whereby students learn to come to school, but also gives back to
What is a THE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM,
At HSS our Native Education define problems, form questions, our great Hagersville community.
Counsellor and our Cultural Mentor/ explore ideas, analyse, synthesize and
Special Academic Specialist High AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE FOCUS
Grad Coach work hand in hand to evaluate information and communicate
support our Indigenous students new understandings. We strive to
Programming
Skills Major
challenge students to think critically
and those in Indigenous studies. A
about the information they find, to HAGERSVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL
celebration of our Indigenous students’
Communications
(SHSM)?
instill in them a passion for reading The Transportation High Skills Major at HSS has an Automotive Service focus.
success is held every year. HSS also
offers a wide variety of Indigenous- and learning, and to equip them with Technology Students explore career options at local shops and in industrial settings.
focused courses including Indigenous multiple literacy skills for success in life Our state-of-the-art communications
after secondary school. lab has photography, video and audio An SHSM allows students to “The Specialist High Skills Major program allowed me to be accepted
languages.
editing software. HSS has cutting customize their secondary school at a great co-op placement. Working at a dealership allowed
experience to fit career interests. me to learn new mechanical skills.”
Library Learning Student Leadership edge cameras and lighting gear for
stage and portrait photography and Offered in Grade 11 and 12, an Brittany Gyokery
Commons At HSS we believe that leadership is video productions. Students acquire SHSM allows students to receive
The Library Learning Commons
for everyone. That is why our Students’ the technical skills needed to produce a specialized secondary school Benefits of the Transportation Program:
Council and Link Crew Teams work movies, images, advertising and diploma that is recognized in
provides a safe, friendly environment, ■■ Students explore career options through Co-operative Education working
closely together. Starting in Grade practical community projects. various economic sectors in all
offering a balanced collection of as Automotive Service Technicians, Auto Body Technicians and Heavy
9, students have the opportunity to four pathways.
print and digital resources to meet Students acquire the technical skills Equipment Technicians in industrial settings and with small business owners
develop the leader from within. Both
both curricular and personal interest needed to produce movies, images ■■ Reach Ahead activities are available at no cost including college visits and
Students’ Council and Link Crew
needs. Through virtual and physical advertising and practical community
What does an
work to support community and spirit guest speakers and exploration of the Automotive Service career sector
learning partnerships, we provide project in all areas of technology ■■ Students receive WHMIS, Vehicle Safety, Forklift Safety and Customer Service
building activities.
SHSM look like?
integrated learning opportunities which including the automotive, hospitality, Certifications as well as CPR/First Aid
are global, connected, social, cross- Student Leadership also includes giving manufacturing, construction and
curricular and interdisciplinary. back to the community. cosmetology classes.
THE HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
An SHSM is a bundle of 8 to 10
Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits that
PROGRAM CULINARY ARTS FOCUS
include two experiential learning
(co-op) credits.
HAGERSVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL
What do you get by The Hospitality and Tourism High Skills Major at HSS has a culinary arts focus
taking an SHSM?
where students are involved in food preparation courses, catering and a school
based Bistro program.
n Sector-recognized certifications “If it wasn’t for the SHSM program in high school, I never would have
and training been prepared for college or the workforce. The co-op department helped
n Real workplace experience me get my foot in the door of the culinary industry. I met new people
n Learning experiences and had many new experiences while having a blast!”
connected with post-secondary Amanda Lickers
opportunities
n Skills and work habits required
Benefits of the Hospitality and Tourism Program:
for employment success
■■ Students explore career options through Co-operative Education working with
chefs, bakers and small business owners
■■ Reach Ahead activities are available at no cost including college
visits and guest speakers and exploration of the culinary arts
career sector
■■ Students receive Smart Serve, Safe Food Handling and
Customer Service Certifications as well as CPR/First Aid
Student Success
12 HAGERSVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL 13A Grand Erie Program Learn more information about Specialist High Skills Majors, visit www.granderie.ca
Grand Erie… NOTES
ONTARIO YOUTH
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Join the thousands of high school students throughout Ontario who
have chosen to take control of their future.
Earn high school credits while exploring the world of a skilled
Are you trade profession through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
interested in an
(OYAP). Discover the educational opportunities that can give you an
advantage.
Apprenticeship? How does OYAP work?
Apprenticeship is an education
and training program for people As an OYAP student, you will earn Co-op credits for work experience
who enjoy learning by doing and in an apprenticeship occupation while completing the requirements
who want to work in a skilled for your Ontario Secondary School Diploma. You may be formally
profession. registered as an apprentice while attending secondary school.
What are the benefits of OYAP?
Once education and training
is complete, you can receive
a Certificate of Qualification, ■ Gain a head start towards a chosen career
which identifies you as a skilled
■ Ease the transition from school to work
professional. This can lead to a
■ Increase opportunities for post-secondary training and employment
career in a trade sector such as
■ Earn work experience hours in addition to secondary school credits
construction, industrial, motive
■ Develop general and specialized job skills
power and service.
■ Understand employer expectations
■ Significant reduction in post-secondary tuition costs
How to enroll? ■ Increase of employable opportunities
Students, 16 years of age or “OYAP was the right program for me. After I completed my two
older, who are enrolled full-time construction technology credits, I applied to the four credit accelerated
in secondary school with 16 carpentry OYAP for semester two. My construction classes taught me
completed credits can speak with so much about building. We were able to help build a house for
a Guidance Counselor. Be sure Habitat for Humanity. It was awesome; we were doing the things
to also ask about Specialist High that we had been taught about, a real hands-on experience.,”
Skills Major, Co-op and Dual Grand Erie OYAP student
Credit, three additional programs
that feature OYAP.
Student
Student Success Success
A Grand Erie Program
A Grand Erie Program
granderie.ca
granderie.ca
oyap.com
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349 Erie Avenue,
Brantford, Ont., N3T 5V3
Telephone: 519-756-6301 | Toll Free: 1-888-548-8878
Email: info@granderie.ca
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