The Woodlands School

The Woodlands School
(7-12; Regional - Enhanced; SHSM – Arts &
Culture, Health & Wellness)
3225 Erindale Station Road
Mississauga
L5C 1Y5
Tel: 905-279-0575
Fax: 905-279-0215
Highlights:
Website:
thewoodlandsschool.com
 Long-standing tradition of academic excellence and scholastic
achievement – students have received regional, provincial and
national awards in math, physics, chemistry, biology,
business, literature, music, drama, languages, and visual art
Principal:
Rosemary Stiglic
Vice-Principals:
Kerry Everitt
Sunita Joshi
Fraser Kidd
Field Office/
Family of Schools:
MFO/Woodlands
Superintendents:
Shawn Moynihan
Trustees:
Janet McDougald
Sue Lawton
Jeff White
 Abundance of clubs, activities and sports for all students,
including DECA, Prefects, Student Council, Robotics, Debate
Club, MSA, Music Council, Drama, Science, and Math clubs, to
name a few. Sports include basketball, volleyball, football,
badminton, flag football, table tennis, and cross country, etc.
 Strong tradition of community involvement, global awareness
and responsible citizenship, which is demonstrated through
fundraising activities and charity weeks
 Largest Regional Enhanced Learning Centre for gifted in Peel
 The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs in Arts and
Culture, and in Health and Wellness provide exciting
opportunities for students to gain valuable industryrecognized skills, career-relevant training and certifications
More about The Woodlands:
School Colours:
Red and Gold
The Woodlands School provides a supportive and inclusive learning
environment for students from Grades 7 to 12. Through engaging
and differentiated classroom instruction and assessment, students
are invited to think critically and creatively and demonstrate their
curiosity about learning in the pursuit of excellence. The primary
goal of the teaching staff is to ensure that all students receive an
exceptional educational program that will help them reach their
goals for whichever pathway that they choose: university, college,
the workplace, or apprenticeship. Teachers at The Woodlands
School hold high expectations for all students.
Sports Team:
Rams
Students are encouraged to participate in a plethora of extracurricular activities where they experience additional opportunities
to grow, learn, collaborate, problem-solve, and show positive
leadership.
Student Population:
1,250
The Woodlands School is also a regional centre for the education of
approximately 360 gifted students. These students are provided
with rich curriculum tasks which combine optimal and appropriate
levels of challenge and skills. Teachers use a student-centered
approach in order to be responsive to the varied needs of students.
Our vision: Inspiring all students in an inclusive, caring, and
supportive community to reach their potential as successful and
responsible global citizens.
The Woodlands Secondary
COURSES
THE ARTS
Drama
Drama – University/College
Drama – Improvisation
Drama – Film/Video
Dance
Media Arts (Yearbook)
Interdisciplinary Studies (Yearbook)
Music – Instrumental – Band (Beginner)
Music – Instrumental – Band (Experienced)
Music – Instrumental, Experienced – University/College
Band Repertoire
Band Repertoire – University/College
Music – Guitar
Music – Guitar – University/College
Music – Vocal/Choral
Visual Arts
Visual Arts – University/College
Visual Arts – Photography – University/College
Visual Arts – Digital Media
Visual Arts – Visual Design – University/College
Grade 9
Grade 10
ADA 1O0
ADA 200
Grade 11 Grade 12
ADA 3M0
ADG 3O0
ADV 2O0
ATC 2O0
ADA 4M0
ATC 3M0
ASM 3O9
ASM 4M0
AMI 1O3
AMI 1O5
AMI 2O0
AMR 1O0
AMR 2O0
AMI 3M0
AMI 4M0
AMR 3M0
AMR 4M0
AMG 2O0
AMV 1O0
AVI 1O0
AMV 2O0
AVI 2O0
AMG 3M0
AMV 3O0
AVI 3M0
AWQ 3M0
AVI 4M0
AWQ 4M0
AWS 2O0
AWD 4M0
BUSINESS STUDIES
Information and Communication Technology in Business
Introduction to Business
Financial Accounting Fundamentals – University/College
Accounting Essentials – Workplace
Marketing: Goods, Services, Events – College
Info. and Communications Tech.: The Digital
Environment
Accounting for a Small Business – Workplace
Financial Accounting Principles – University/College
Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals
– University/College
Interdisciplinary Studies: Building Financial Security
BTT 1O0
BBI 2O0
BAF 3M0
BAI 3E0
BMI 3C0
BTA 3O0
BAN 4E0
BAT 4M0
BOH 4M0
IDC 4U7
CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES
Issues in Canadian Geography – Academic
Issues in Canadian Geography – Applied
Issues in Canadian Geography – Enhanced
Canadian History Since World War I – Academic
Canadian History Since World War I – Applied
Canadian History Since World War I – Enhanced
Civics and Citizenship
Travel and Tourism: A Geographic Perspective
Genocide: Historical and Contemporary Implications
World History to the End of the 15th Century
– University/College
2015-2016
CGC 1D0
CGC 1P0
CGC 1DE
CHC 2D0
CHC 2P0
CHC 2DE
CHV 2O0
CGG 3O0
CHG 380
CHW 3M0
The Woodlands Secondary
COURSES
Grade 9
Grade 10
World History to the End of the 15th Century
– Enhanced
The Individual and the Economy – University/College
Understanding Canadian Law in Everyday Life
– University/College
Adventures in World History – Workplace
World Issues: A Geographic Analysis – University
World Issues: A Geographic Analysis – Enhanced
World History Since the 15th Century – University
World History Since the 15th Century – Enhanced
Analyzing Current Economic Issues – University
Analyzing Current Economic Issues – Enhanced
Canadian and International Law – University
Grade 11 Grade 12
CHW 3ME
CIE 3M0
CLU 3M0
CHM 4EO
CGW 4U0
CGW 4UE
CHY 4U0
CHY 4UE
CIA 4U0
CIA 4UE
CLN 4U0
COMPUTER STUDIES
Introduction to Computer Science
Computer Science
ICS 3U0
ICS 4U0
ENGLISH
English – Academic
English – Applied
English – Enhanced
English – Locally Developed Compulsory
English – College
English – University
English – Workplace
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course
Media Studies
The Writer’s Craft – University
The Writer’s Craft – Enhanced
ENG 1DO
ENG 1P0
ENG 1DE
ENG 1L0
ENG 2DO
ENG 2P0
ENG 2DE
ENG 2L0
ENG 3UE
ENG 4UE
ENG 3C0
ENG 3U0
ENG 3EO
ENG 4C0
ENG 4U0
ENG 4EO
OLC 4O0 
EMS 3O0
EWC 4U0
EWC 4UE
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
See additional chart following course chart
FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Core French – Academic
Core French – Applied
Core French – Enhanced
Core French – University
FSF 1D0
FSF 1P0
FSF 1DE 
FSF 2D0
FSF 3U0
FSF 4U0
GUIDANCE AND CAREER EDUCATION
Career Studies
Leadership and Peer Support
Co-operative Education – 2 Credits
Co-operative Education – 4 Credits
Learning Strategies 1: Skills for Success in Secondary
School
Advanced Learning Strategies: Skills for Success
GLC 2O0
GPP 3O0
COP 2XC
COP 4XC
GLS 1O0 
GLS 4O0 
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Healthy Active Living Education - Female
- Male
2015-2016
PPL 1OF
PPL 1OM
PPL 2OF
PPL 2OM
PPL 3OF 
PPL 3OM 
PPL 4OF 
PPL 4OM 
The Woodlands Secondary
COURSES
Grade 9
Personal and Fitness Activities - Female
- Male
Large Group Activities – Basketball Focus - Male
Recreation and Fitness Leadership
Exercise Science – University
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE
4
Grade 10
Grade 11 Grade 12
PAF 2OF
PAF 3OM
PAL 2OM
PAL 3OM
LEVEL 1/2
German – Academic
German – University
Spanish – Academic
Spanish – University
LEVEL 3
PAF 4OF
PAF 4OM
PAL 4OM
PLF 4C0
PSE 4U0
LEVEL
LWG BD0
LWG CU0
LWS BD0
LWS CU0
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics – Locally Developed Compulsory
Principles of Mathematics – Academic
Principles of Mathematics – Enhanced
Foundations of Mathematics – Applied
Foundations for College Mathematics
Functions and Applications – University/College
Functions – University
Functions – Enhanced
Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life
Foundations for College Mathematics
Advanced Functions – University
Advanced Functions – Enhanced
Mathematics for College Technology – College
Mathematics of Data Management – University
Mathematics of Data Management – Enhanced
Calculus and Vectors – University
Calculus and Vectors – Enhanced
MAT 1L0
MPM 1D0
MPM 1DE
MFM 1P0
MAT 2L0
MPM 2D0
MPM 2DE
MFM 2P0
MBF 3C0
MCF 3M0
MCR 3U0
MCR 3UE
MEL 3E0
MEL 4E0
MAP 4C0
MHF 4U0
MHF 4UE
MCT 4C0
MDM 4U0
MDM 4UE
MCV 4U0
MCV 4UE
SCIENCE
Science – Locally Developed Compulsory
Science – Academic
Science – Applied
Science – Enhanced
Science – Workplace Preparation
Biology – College
Biology – University
Biology – Enhanced
Chemistry – College
Chemistry – University
Chemistry – Enhanced
Physics – University
Physics – Enhanced
Earth and Space Science – University
SNC 1L0
SNC 1D0
SNC 1P0
SNC 1DE
SNC 2L0
SNC 2D0
SNC 2P0
SNC 2DE
SNC 4E0
SBI 3C0
SBI 3U0
SBI 3UE
SCH 3U0
SCH 3UE
SPH 3U0
SPH 3UE
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
Exploring Family Studies
Food and Nutrition
2015-2016
HIF 1O0
HFN 2O0
SBI 4U0
SBI 4UE
SCH 4C0
SCH 4U0
SCH 4UE
SPH 4U0
SPH 4UE
SES 4U0 
The Woodlands Secondary
COURSES
Grade 9
Grade 10
Working with Infants and Young Children – College
World Religions and Belief Traditions in Daily Life
Understanding Fashion
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology
– University/College
Food and Nutrition Sciences – University/College
Grade 11 Grade 12
HPW 3C0
HRT 3M0
HNC 3C0
HSP 3U0
HSP 3C0
HNB 4M0
HFA 4U0
HFA 4C0
HHS 4U0
HHS 4C0
HSB 4U0
HZT 4U0
HZT 4UE
Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society
– University/College
Challenge and Change in Society – University
Philosophy: Questions and Theories – University
Philosophy: Questions and Theories – Enhanced
TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION
Exploring Technologies
Communications Technology
Computer Technology
Computer Engineering Technology
Custom Woodworking
Manufacturing Technology
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Technological Design
Transportation Technology
TIJ 1O0
TGJ 2O0
TEJ 2O0
TGJ 3M0
TEJ 3E0
TEJ 3M0
TWJ 3E0
TGJ 4M0
TEJ 4E0
TEJ 4M0
TWJ 4E0
TMJ 3M0
TDJ 3M0
TTJ 3C0
TMJ 4M0
TDJ 4M0
TTJ 4C0
TMJ 2O0
TDJ 2O0
TTJ 2O0
LEGEND:
 Registration in these courses should be done in consultation with a Guidance Counsellor.
 Enhanced Grade 9 French is designed for French Immersion students and those with advanced French language
skills, both written and oral.
 The senior Physical Education course, Healthy Active Living, may be run as a co-ed course.
 Earth and Space Science will be offered in the 2015-2016 school year and then every other year after that.
2015-2016
The Woodlands Secondary
Supporting English Language Learners (ESL/ELD)
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
ESL
ESL AO0
ESL BO0
ESL CO0
ESL DO0
ESL EO0
Grade 11
Grade 12
SUBJECT SUPPORT COURSES FOR
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Grade 9
Grade 10
Drama
ADA 1OL
ADA 2OL
Information and Communication Technology in Business
BTT 1OL
BTT 2OL
Issues in Canadian Geography
CGC 1PL
Science
SNC 1PL
SNC 1DL
Canadian History Since World War I
SNC 2PL
SNC 2DL
CHC 2PL
Civics and Citizenship
CHV 2OL
Career Studies
GLC 2OL
Literacy Skills
ELS 2OL
2015-2016
The Woodlands Secondary
SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM)
ARTS AND CULTURE
The Arts and Culture SHSM program at The Woodlands Secondary School is a specialized program that incorporates the
disciplines of Visual Art, Digital Media, Drama, Music, Social Studies, Cultural Studies, and Business. The SHSM program
assists students in their pathway transition from secondary school to apprenticeship training, college, university, or the
workplace. The Arts and Culture program consists of a bundle of 8 credits, including 2 co-op credits. It also includes
contextualized learning activities, sector-recognized certifications and training courses, experiential learning activities
through job shadowing and job twinning, reach ahead experiences that relate to chosen post-secondary pathways, and the
development of related essential skills and work habits.
In order to complete an SHSM in Arts and Culture, students must:
1. Complete a bundle of 8 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.
Apprenticeship
Major Credits (4)
4 total from a
combination of
Grade 11 and
Grade 12
courses
English (1)
Other Credits (1)
Co-op (2 credits)
College
University
Workplace
Grade 11
ADA 3M, ADG 3O, AMG 3M, AMI 3M, AMR 3M, AMV 3O, ASM 3O, AVI 3M, AWQ 3M, ATC 3M,
CGG 3O, CHG 38, CHW 3M, EMS 3O, GPP 3O, HNC 3C, HRT 3M, HSP 3C, HSP 3U, ICS 3U
TDJ 3M, TGJ 3M, TWJ 3E
Grade 12
ADA 4M, AMI 4M, AMR 4M, ASM 4M, AVI 4M, AWD 4M, AWQ 4M, CGW 4U, CHM 4E, CHY 4U,
EWC 4U, HHS 4C, HHS 4U, HNB 4M, HSB 4U, HZT 4U, ICS 4U, TDJ 4M, TGJ 4M, TMJ 4M, TWJ 4E
ENG 4C, ENG 4E, ENG 4U
BAF 3M, BAI 3E, BMI 3C, BTA 3O, CGG 3O, CHW 3M, CIE 3M, CLU 3M, BAN 4E, BAT 4M, BOH 4M,
CGW 4U, CHY 4U, CIA 4U, CLN 4U
Associated Co-op Credits linked to a course in the Pathway Chart

SHSM students may complete credits from any pathway in combination

For additional information on specific SHSM program course requirements, see a school guidance
counsellor.
2015-2016
The Woodlands Secondary
SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM)
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
The Health and Wellness SHSM program at The Woodlands Secondary School is a specialized program that incorporates the
disciplines of Health and Physical Education, Science, Social Sciences, and Humanities. The SHSM program assists students
in their pathway transition from secondary school to apprenticeship training, college, university, or the workplace. The Health
and Wellness program consists of a bundle of 9 credits, including 2 co-op credits. It also includes contextualized learning
activities, sector-recognized certifications and training courses, experiential learning activities through job shadowing and
job twinning, reach ahead experiences that relate to chosen post-secondary pathways, and the development of related
essential skills and work habits.
In order to complete a SHSM in Health and Wellness, students must:
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.
Apprenticeship
Major Credits (4)
4 total from a
combination of
Grade 11 and
Grade 12
courses
English (1)
Math (1)
Other Credits (1)
Co-op (2 credits)
College
University
Workplace
Grade 11
GPP 3O, HPW 3C, HRT 3M, HSP 3C, HSP 3U, PAF 3O, PAL 3O, PPL 3O, SBI 3C, SBI 3U, SCH 3U,
SPH 3U
Grade 12
HFA 4C, HFA 4U, HHS 4C, HHS 4U, HSB 4U, HZT 4U, PAF 4O, PAL 4O, PLF 4C, PPL 4O, PSE 4U,
SBI 4U, SCH 4C, SCH 4U, SNC 4E, SPH 4U
ENG 4C, ENG 4E, ENG 4U
MBF 3C, MEL 3E, MCF 3M, MCR 3U, MAP 4C, MCT 4C, MCV 4U, MDM 4U, MEL 4E, MHF 4U
HPW 3C, HRT 3M, HSP 3C, HSP 3U, SBI 3C, SBI 3U, SCH 3U, SPH 3U, HFA 4C, HFA 4U, HHS 4C,
HHS 4U, HSB 4U, HZT 4U, SBI 4U, SCH 4C, SCH 4U, SES 4U, SNC 4E, SPH 4U
Associated Co-op Credits linked to a course in the Pathway Chart

SHSM students may complete credits from any pathway in combination

For additional information on specific SHSM program course requirements, see a school guidance
counsellor.
2015-2016

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