The Environment SHSM is a specialized program designed to provide students with opportunities to explore the Environment sector. This program is open to students in any pathway who may be interested in pursuing careers related to the Environment industry. Through the SHSM, students will build a foundation of focused knowledge and skills, gain valuable work experience and receive employer recognized certifications and/or training in areas such as WHMIS, SFA/CPR/AED Level C and GPS.
The Environment SHSM is made up of the following five (5) components:
Note: Please see below for course and certification/training requirements |
SHSM CREDIT OPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: |
GRADE 11 | GRADE 12 | |
SHSM Major Credits Complete 4 in total
| Peer Leadership (GPP3O), Accounting (BAF3M), Geography (CGF3M), Law (CLU3M), World Religions (HRF3O), Physical Education (PPL3O), Biology (SBI3C or SBI3U), Chemistry (SCH3U), Physics (SPH3U) | International Business (BBB4M), Geomatics (CGW4U), Law (CLN4U), Equity and Social Justice (HSE4M), Philosophy (HZT4U), Peer Leadership (IDC4UP), Recreation and Leadership (PLF4M), Physical Education (PPL4O), Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4C or SCH4U), Physics (SPH4C or SPH4U), Kinesiology (PSK4U) |
English Complete 2 (Gr. 11/12) | Any ONE English course | Any ONE English course |
Mathematics Complete 1 | Any ONE Math course | Any ONE Math course |
Co-op Education Complete 2 credits total | 2 - credit co-op Completed in either Gr. 11 or 12 or in the summer |
CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR TRAINING |
Complete Four (4) Compulsory Certifications and/or Training
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Level C (with AED) | Standard First Aid | Global Positioning System (GPS) | WHMIS |
Complete Three (3) Elective Certifications and/or Training
watershed management | habitat restoration | Pleasure Craft Operator |
geographic information system (GIS) | customer service | species identification (e.g., fish, birds, plants, trees, small mammals) |
environmental awareness | leadership skills | life-saving (Bronze Cross or higher) |
water/ice safety | introduction to stream assessment protocol | portfolio development |
CO-OP, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND REACH AHEAD OPPORTUNITIES |
Through co-op work experience; on-site specific training; information sessions with trained professionals; field trips to local businesses and resorts, post-secondary institutes and industry related establishments; you will be given the opportunity to witness and experience the real world atmosphere of the Environment careers that may be of interest.
SHSM programs are Ministry of Education programs offered to secondary students all at NO COST!
STUDENT APPLICATION FORM
Name: ____________________________ Grade: ___ Home Phone: ____________
Parent/Guardian Name(s): __________________________________ Age: ________
Address: _____________________________________________________________
School email: _______________________________
Plans/Goals After High School? Apprenticeship College University Workplace
SCHOOL COURSES: Please list the courses that you are taking this year. Sem 1: ________________________ Sem 2: _____________________________ ________________________ _____________________________ ________________________ _____________________________ ________________________ _____________________________ |
STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT / PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT: |
I acknowledge and understand the requirements of the program including:
- I understand that there are no substitutions for these courses, certifications and/or training and failure to complete one or more of the requirements will make me ineligible to graduate with an SHSM designation on my diploma or transcript.
- I understand that I need to identify myself as an SHSM student to my teachers so that they can support my learning.
- I hereby agree to participate in the SHSM Environment Program at St. Joseph’s High School.
Student Signature: | Date: |
Parent/Guardian Signature: | Date: |