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Tel:905-567-4260Fax:905-567-5017

Website:rickhansenss.peelschools.org

Principal:SandraDussiaume

Vice-Principals:GiampieroDelRizzoCrissaHillJulieDeMaeyer

FieldOffice/FamilyofSchools:MississaugaWest/RickHansen

Superintendent:CarolSpeers

Trustees:SueLawtonJeffWhiteRickWilliams

StudentPopulation:2,000

SchoolColours:Maroon,black,goldandgrey

SportsTeam:STORM

MoreaboutRickHansen:

Sinceopeningin1999,technologyhasbeenattheheartofallRickHansenSecondarySchool’sprogramsandactivities.Informationtechnologyisusedtoshapetheteachingandlearningenvironment.

RickHansenstudentsrepresentawiderangeofethnic,culturalandreligiousbackgrounds.Studentscanparticipateinavarietyofcurricularandextracurricularactivitiesincludingarchery,volleyball,theSearsFestival,theDiversityclub,studentmentors,computeranimationandroboticsclub.

RickHansenstaffarecommittedtoworkingwithstudentstohelpthemreachtheirfullpotential.Theschool’smissionistopreparealllearnerstobethinking,caring,flexibleindividualswhocanmeetthechallengesofthe21stcentury.Theschool’svaluesare:

STEWARDSHIP:Anorientationtowardsservicetoothersandtakingpersonalresponsibilityforouractions.

TECHNOLOGY:Theuseofinformationtechnologytoshapetheteachingandlearningenvironment.

OPPORTUNITY:Recognitionoftheindividualanddifferingneedsofallmembersofourcommunityandthatlearningshouldaddressthewholeperson.

RESPONSIVENESS:Amindsetthatchangeisapartoflifeandachancetolearn.Tryingnewthingsispartofthelearningjourney.

METACURRICULUM:Abiastowardshigher-orderknowledgewhichdefineswhatqualityknowledgeworkisforstudents.Studentsareexplicitlytaughtaboutthinkingstrategiesandareengagedinconstructingmeaning.

Tel:905-567-4260Fax:905-567-5017

Website:rickhansenss.peelschools.org

Principal:SandraDussiaume

Vice-Principals:GiampieroDelRizzoCrissaHillJulieDeMaeyer

FieldOffice/FamilyofSchools:MississaugaWest/RickHansen

Superintendent:CarolSpeers

Trustees:SueLawtonJeffWhiteRickWilliams

StudentPopulation:2,000

SchoolColours:Maroon,black,goldandgrey

SportsTeam:STORM

RickHansenSecondarySchool(9-12,SHSM–Manufacturing,Hospitality)1150DreamCrestRoadMississaugaL5V1N6

Highlights:

vProgramPathwaysopportunitiesforstudents

vStudentsupportprogramsthroughCreditRecoveryandIndependentLearningCentre

vSHSMinManufacturing

COURSES Grade9 Grade10 Grade11 Grade12THEARTSDance ATC 1O0 ATC 2O0 ATC 3M0 ATC 4M0Drama ADA 1O0 ADA 2O0 ADA 3M0 ADA 4M0Instrumental Music – Band (Beginner) AMI 1O3 Instrumental Music – Band (Experienced) AMI 1O5 AMI 2O0 AMI 3M0 AMI 4M0 Music – Vocal Jazz AMJ 2O0 Guitar Music AMG 2O0 AMG 3M0 Music – Repertoire AMR 1O0 AMR 2O0 AMR 3M0 AMR 4M0Music – Small Ensemble AME 3M0 AME 4M0Visual Arts AVI 1O0 AVI 2O0 AVI 3M0 AVI 4M0Visual Arts – Digital Media AWS 2O0 AWS 3M0 AWS 4M0Visual Arts – Photography (Digital) AWQ 3M0 Visual Arts – Industrial Design (Architecture) AWF 2O0 AWF 3M0 AWF 4M0Interdisciplinary Studies –Yearbook IDC 4U9 w

BUSINESSSTUDIESIntroduction to Information Technology in Business BTT 1O0 Introduction to Business BBI 2O0 Introduction to Financial Accounting BAF 3M0 Entrepreneurship: The Venture BDI 3C0 IT Applications in Business BTA 3O0 Introduction to Marketing BMI 3C0 Principles of Financial Accounting BAT 4M0Introduction to International Business BBB 4M0Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals BOH 4M0 Sports and Entertainment Marketing IDC 4U7

CANADIANANDWORLDSTUDIESGeography of Canada – Academic CGC 1D0 Geography of Canada – Applied CGC 1P0 Canadian History Since World War I – Academic CHC 2D0 Canadian History Since World War I – Applied CHC 2P0 Civics CHV 2O0 American History CHA 3U0 Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity CHG 380 World History in the 16th century CHW 3M0 Travel and Tourism CGG 3O0 Understanding Canadian Law CLU 3M0 The Individual and the Economy CIE 3M0 Canadian and World Issues CGW 4U0The Environment and Resource Management CGR 4M0World History: The West and the World CHY 4U0Analyzing Current Economic Issues CIA 4U0Canadian and International Law CLN 4U0Canadian and World Politics CPW 4U0

COMPUTERSTUDIESIntroduction to Computer Studies ICS 2O0 Introduction to Computer Science ICS 3U0 Computer Science ICS 4U0

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COURSES Grade9 Grade10 Grade11 Grade12COURSES Grade9 Grade10 Grade11 Grade12ENGLISHEnglish – Academic ENG 1D0 ENG 2D0 u English – Applied ENG 1P0 ENG 2P0 English – College ENG 3C0 ENG 4C0English – University ENG 3U0 u ENG 4U0 uEnglish – Workplace ENG 3E0 ENG 4E0Presentation and Speaking Skills EPS 3O0 Media Studies EMS 3O0 The Writer’s Craft – University EWC 4U0 vLiteracy Skills (not on student selection sheet) OLC 4O0

ENGLISHASASECONDLANGUAGE LEVEL1 LEVEL2 LEVEL3 LEVEL4English as a Second Language ESL AO0 ESL BO0 ESL CO0 ESL DO0/ ESL EO0 ESL Geography CGC 1PLESL Science SNC 1PLESL History CHC 2PLESL Civics and Careers CHV 2OL/ GLC 2OLESL Drama ADA 2OL

FRENCHASASECONDLANGUAGECore French – Academic FSF 1D0 FSF 2D0 Core French – Applied FSF 1P0 FSF 2P0 Core French – University FSF 3U0 FSF 4U0

GUIDANCEANDCAREEREDUCATIONCareer Studies (Half Credit) GLC 2O0 Leadership and Peer Support GPP 3O0 Co-operative Education – ½ day – 2 credits COP 2XCCo-operative Education – 3/4 day – 3 credits COP 3XCCo-operative Education – full day – 4 credits COP 4XCLearning Strategies (not on student selection sheet) GLS 1O0 GLS 4O0 GLE 1O0 GLE 2O0 GLE 3O0 GLE 4O0

HEALTHANDPHYSICALEDUCATIONHealthy Active Living Education PPL 1OF PPL 2OF PPL 3OF PPL 4OF PPL 1OM PPL 2OM PPL 3OM PPL 4OMPersonal and Fitness Activities PAF 2OF PAF 3OF PAF 4OF PAF 3OM PAF 4OMExercise Science PSE 4U0Healthy Active Living: Basketball Focus PPL 2O6 PPL 3O6Large Group Activities: Volleyball Focus PAL 3O0

INTERNATIONALLANGUAGESSpanish LWS BD0 LWS CU0

MATHEMATICSPrinciples of Mathematics MPM 1D0 MPM 2D0 v Foundations of Mathematics MFM 1P0 MFM 2P0 Functions MCR 3U0 x Functions and Applications MCF 3M0 u Foundations for College Mathematics MBF 3C0 Advanced Functions MHF 4U0 x

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COURSES Grade9 Grade10 Grade11 Grade12Calculus and Vectors MCV 4U0 vMathematics of Data Management MDM 4U0 vFoundations for College Mathematics MAP 4C0 vMathematics for College Technology MCT 4C0 xMathematics for Work and Everyday Life MEL 3E0 MEL 4E0

NATIVESTUDIESCurrent Aboriginal Issues in Canada NDA 3M0

SCIENCEScience – Academic SNC 1D0 SNC 2D0 Science – Applied SNC 1P0 SNC 2P0 Biology – College SBI 3C0 Biology – University SBI 3U0 v SBI 4U0 vChemistry – College SCH 4C0Chemistry – University SCH 3U0 v SCH 4U0 vEnvironmental Science SVN 3M0 Physics – College SPH 4C0Physics – University SPH 3U0 v SPH 4U0 vEarth and Space Science SES 4U0

SOCIALSCIENCESANDHUMANITIESIntro to Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology HSP 3M0 World Religions: Beliefs and Daily Life HRF 3O0 Managing Personal and Family Resources HIR 3C0 Challenge and Change in Society HSB 4M0Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society HHS 4M0Parenting HPC 3O0Philosophy HZT 4U0

TECHNOLOGICALEDUCATIONBroadcast & Print Production: Exposed Ink TGJ 3O6 TGJ 4O6Exploring Technologies TIJ 1O0 Creative Design Technologies TIJ 1O7 Digital Communications Technology TGJ 2O0 TGJ 3M0 TGJ 4M0Communications Technology: T.V. and Video Production TGV 3M0 TGV 4M0Communications Technology: TGI 3M0 Interactive New Media and AnimationComputer Technology TEJ 3E0Computer Engineering Technology TEJ 2O0 TEJ 3M0 TEJ 4M0Construction Technology TCJ 2O0 TCJ 3E0 TCJ 4E0Construction Technology: Woodworking TWJ 3E0 TWJ 4E0Exploring Hospitality and Tourism TFJ 1O0 Hospitality and Tourism TFJ 2O0 TFJ 3E0 TFJ 4E0 TFJ 3C0 TFJ 4C0Hospitality and Tourism - Baking TFB 3E TFB 4EHospitality and Tourism - Culinary Arts and Management TFR 3C TFR 4CManufacturing Technology: Apprenticeship TMJ 2O0 TMJ 3E0 TMJ 4E0Manufacturing Technology: Mechanical Engineering TMM 3M0 TMM 4M0Manufacturing Technology: Robotics and Control Systems TMR 3M0 TMR 4M0Technological Design TDJ 2O0 TDJ 3M0 TDJ 4M0Technological Design: Advance Engineering Design TDM 3M0 for Manufacture

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u Highly recommended that students have at least 60% in the prerequisite course.v Highly recommended that students have at least 70% in the prerequisite course.w Yearbook Interdisciplinary Studies Course recommended for students with strong communication and/or visual design skills.x Highly recommended that students have at least 75% in MCR 3U0 or MCT 4C0.

• Highly recommended that students have 70% in MPM 2D0 to take SCH 3U0 or SPH 3U0 and 70% in MCR 3U0 to take SCH 4U0 or SPH 4U0.• SCH 3U0 recommended for SBI 4U0 as well as a solid foundation in English.

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SPECIALISTHIGHSKILLSMAJOR(SHSM)

The SHSM program includes the following criteria:1. completing a pathways package of 9 specific courses from the chart below 2. completing Industry Certification 3. obtaining job experience (e.g. co-op work experience, job shadowing, job twinning) 4. documenting the industry essential skills using the Ontario Skills Passport5. gaining “Reach Ahead Experience” (e.g. through an apprenticeship program or post secondary institution)6. students are not restricted to only the courses from the specific pathway (Apprenticeship, College, University or Workplace) rather the 9 courses

can be from any pathway

MANUFACTURING

Apprenticeship College University Workplace Grade11 Grade12 Grade11 Grade12 Grade11 Grade12 Grade11 Grade12

Major Credits TMR 3M TMR 4M TMR 3M TMR 4M TMR 3M TMR 4M TMJ 3E TMJ 4E TMJ 3E TMJ 4E TMM 3M TMM 4M TMM 3M TMM 4M TDJ 3M TDJ 4M TMM 3M TMM 4M TMJ 3E TMJ 4E TDJ 3M TDJ 4M TMR 3M TMR 4M TDJ 3M TDJ 4M ICS 3U ICS 4U TEJ 3M TEJ 4M TWJ 3E TWJ 4E TDM 3M TWJ 4E TDJ 3M TDJ 4M TDM 3M ICS 4U TEJ 3E TWJ 3E TDM 3M TEJ 4M ICS 3U TEJ 3E TEJ 3M

English Credits ENG 3C ENG 4C ENG 3C ENG 4C ENG 3U ENG 3E ENG 4E ENG 3E ENG 3C ENG 4C

Math Credits MAP 4C MAP 4C MCV 4U MEL 3E MEL 4E MCT 4C

Science Credits SPH 3U SPH 4C SPH 3U SPH 4C SPH 3U SPH 4U SPH 4C

Co-op Credits COP 2X COP 2X COP 2X COP 2X COP 2X COP 2X COP 2X COP 2X (Grades 11 or 12)

HOSPITALITY,TOURISMANDBAKING

Apprenticeship College University Workplace Grade11 Grade12 Grade11 Grade12 Grade11 Grade12 Grade11 Grade12

Major Credits TFJ 3E TFJ 4E TFJ 3C TFJ 4C SBI 3U CGR 4M TFJ 3E TFJ 4E TFB 3E TFB4E TFR 3C TFR 4C SVN 3M CGW 4U TFB 3E TFB 4E CGG 3O SCH 3U HSB 4M CGG 3O SBI 4U SCH 4U

English Credits ENG 3E ENG 3C ENG 3U ENG 4E

Math Credits MAP 4C MAP 4C MHF 4U MEL 3E MDM 4U

Business / Other BTA 3O BMI 3C BAF 3M BBB 4M BTA 3O Credits BDI 3C BDI 3C SVN 3M BOH 4M SBI 3U SCH 3U

Minimum COP 2X COP 2X COP 2X COP 2X COP 2X COP 2X COP 2X COP 2X 2 Co-op Credits COP 3X COP 3X COP 3X COP 3X COP 3X COP 3X COP 3X COP 3X (Grades 11 or 12) COP 4X COP 4X COP 4X COP 4X COP 4X COP 4X COP 4X COP 4X