SHSM

Welcome to St. Francis Xavier S. S. SHSM! (Specialist High Skills Major)

Click here: SHSM Student Application Form.pdf

What is Specialist High Skills Major?

A ministry funded program which invests in our students by enhancing their skills and experiences
All certifications and experiential learning trips are paid for by the ministry
The SHSM program provides rich experiences for our students
Several colleges and universities provide incentives and scholarship opportunities for graduating SHSM students
SHSM college and university applicants to OCAS and OUAC are identified by a check box in their application
Adds exemplary lists of credentials to students' resumes
Sets students up to be successful in post-secondary education programs and future careers

What courses do I need to take in the SHSM program? SHSM is suitable for all post-secondary pathways: College, University, Workplace, and Apprenticeship

For Health and Wellness, click here: SHSM Health and Wellness Destination Pathways Chart Updated.pdf

For Hospitality and Tourism, click here: SHSM Hospitality and Tourism Destination Pathways Chart Updated.pdf

For Transportation, click here: SHSM Transportation Destination Pathways Chart Updated.pdf

How do I apply? Please indicate your interest in My Blueprint, complete the SHSM and Co-op Applications, and submit them to your Guidance Counsellor

Click here: Co-op Student Application Form.pdf

***Co-op/Cooperative Education is a mandatory component of SHSM

*Gr. 10 Students: Please indicated your interest in SHSM in My Blueprint and upload your SHSM application on the Guidance Google Classroom at course request time, so that you may be considered for SHSM in Gr.11 and Gr. 12!*

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SHSM is a ministry approved specialized program that allows students to focus their learning within a specific sector while meeting the requirements to graduate from secondary school. It also assists students' transition after graduation to all destination pathways of apprenticeship training, the workplace, college, or university.

The St. F. X. S. S. Co-op Department maintains a wide variety of rich Co-op placements with several valued community partners - Co-op via selecting Learning, Departments, Cooperative Education**

SHSM Programs offered at St. Francis Xavier S. S.

Health and Wellness

Hospitality and Tourism

Transportation

SHSM Programs offered at St. Francis Xavier

Key Benefits for Pursuing SHSM

SHSM enables students to:

Customize their secondary school education to suit their interests and talents
Develop specialized knowledge and skills that are applicable in future education programs and careers
Earn credits that are recognized by the sector and post-secondary education institutions
Gain sector-specific and career-relevant certifications and training
Develop Essential Skills and work habits that are valued by the sector
Identify, explore and refine their career goals and make informed decisions about their post-secondary destinations
Remain flexible, with the option to shift between pathways should their goals and plans change

Certifications and Training

All SHSM students are required to complete:

Standard First Aid Training
CPR "C" (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
AED (Defibrillator)
WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
SPCE (Sector Partner Contextualized Experience) - ICE (Innovation, Creativity, Entrepreneurship)