West Credit

Secondary SchoolWelcome Grade 7 and 8 Parents

Our Mission

Our school is a community that

strives to provide positive

pathways to college,

apprenticeship and the

workplace. We are devoted to

creating a caring and inclusive

environment for all. Through

our programs we support

students to be productive,

responsible and contributing

members of society.

Our School• Student population - approx. 400

• Grades 9 to 12 - Programs

• Applied - RLCP – Regional Skilled Trades

• Vocational 2

• Vocational 1

• Applied and Vocational 2 level students earn

the same provincial diploma as your local

Secondary School:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma

(OSSD)

Our Program Day• School day - 8:14-2:32

• Two semesters per school year

• Two 75 minute periods in the morning and two 75 minute periods in the afternoon

• Teachers use strategies that encourage hands-on, activity based learning in shop, elective and compulsory courses

• Common lunch – 10:55-11:55

Extra Curricular Activities

Sports (basketball, cricket,

badminton, volleyball, softball,

soccer, floor hockey, weight room,

special events track and field)

Ski trip, hiking, camping,

Wonderland, field trips

What Makes WCSS Unique: Largest variety of trades programs in Peel – Students will learn

skills that will help them in their personal lives. They will also

learn skills necessary in industry

Ministry licensed childcare program servicing the

neighbourhood for children 2 ½ - 5 years old

Hospitality program (Chef Training and Baking) offers in-house

and catering services

Other Trades Programs: Hairstyling and Aesthetics,

Construction (Wood shop), Horticulture (Landscaping),

Manufacturing (metal work) and Auto Service, all provide a

variety of services to the community

Dog Day Care Program - open to students in grades 11 and

12. Students earn 3 Co-op credits and 1 Business credit

Co-operative Education – Emphasized for senior students in

their area of interest

Students are exempt from French. French is replaced by

Learning Strategies which focuses on preparing students for

life after high school. Students learn personal management

skills, e.g. time management, organizational skills, punctuality,

reliability and prioritizing. Students also learn about managing

factors that can interfere with their success e.g. emotional

stress, distractions and motivation

Smaller classes with specially trained teachers, and additional

teaching assistants

School Events

Try-A-Trade day (November)

Christmas Lunch (December)

Awards Assemblies (Oct. and Apr.)

Grades 7 & 8 Parents’ Information

Meeting (October)

Peel Technological Skills Competition

(Spring)

Plant Sale and Family Fun Day (May)

High School Rehearsal (May)

Grade 9 Orientation (September)

Grade 9 Program Information Meeting

(September)

School tours always available (Call

Guidance Department to book a tour)

Combination of regular applied courses (academics) and skilled trades courses

New Regional Skilled Trades ProgramThe first of its kind in Peel!

Regional Skilled Trades Information Session

and Skilled Trades Showcase

October 25, 2018, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Learn about the new Regional Skilled Trades program.

• Find out important dates for Regional Learning Choices Program application process.

• View the state-of-the-art facility and meet staff.• Learn about post-secondary pathways and the

lucrative career opportunities available in the Trades.

• Meet with industry professionals and have an opportunity to view demonstrations and ask questions.

Special presentation on the

Regional Skilled Trades program

7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• Colleges: Humber, Niagara College Canada, Sheridan, Centennial, Conestoga

• OYAP• LiUNA!• Skills Canada Ontario• Ontario Construction Careers Alliance• Canada Heavy Equipment• Ontario College of Trades

There will be a food truck on-site to purchase

food and refreshments.

Specialist High Skills Major in:

Hospitality or Construction

•SHSM is a ministry-approved specialized

program that allows students to focus their

learning on a specific industry while

meeting the requirements to graduate from

secondary school. It also assists in their

transition after graduation to apprenticeship

training, college, or the workplace

•Senior students have the

opportunity to pursue credits

towards their OSSD while

simultaneously taking courses at

College

SHSM - Certifications

Hospitality

•Peel Food Handlers

•First Aid/CPR

•Smart Serve

•Customer Service Training

•WHMIS

Construction

•First Aid/CPR

•Working at Heights

•WHMIS

•Health and Safety

•Forklift Safety

•Confined Space Awareness

•Lockout/Tagout

Year 5 Program

Literacy and Numeracy Development

• Available to returning students who have completed their

OSSD

• For students looking to further develop their literacy and/or

numeracy skills to prepare for employment, apprenticeship or

college

• Students will take a combination of required courses and

optional courses to support their chosen pathway.

Semester One Semester Two

Math Grade 9 Applied Math Grade 10 Applied

Learning Strategies Learning Strategies

English Grade 11 College English Grade 12 College

Elective Elective

An example of a potential timetable

40 Hours of Community

Involvement

• Mandatory to graduate

• Volunteer MBC is a

service provided to

students in order to

connect them with

volunteer opportunities

Something for Everyone

Questions?