Arts

SHSM Art's and Culture Program

What is SHSM Arts and Culture Program?

The SHSM is a specialized, ministry-approved program that allows students to gain skills and knowledge in their preferred sector. The Arts and Culture program allows students to focus on a career path that matches their skills and interests.

Students must be in grade 11 or 12 to participate in the program, however, registration begins in grade 10. Specialist High Skills Major Programs in the high skills fields are great for students who want to take an apprenticeship, attend college or university or enter the workforce.

The SHSM Arts and Culture will help students develop:

- A strong foundation in the Arts (Dance, Drama, Music, Musical Theatre, Vocal Music and/or Visual Arts).

- Build a portfolio related to your discipline(s).

- Personal management skills

- Build Teamwork, Communication and Leadership skills

Students in SHSM will:

- Gain experience through cooperative education work placements

- Complete 8 to 10 courses in your selected field

- Complete First Aid, CPR, and WHMIS training along with other specialized certifications in Arts

- Engage in reach-ahead experiences with people who have careers in the Arts

- Participate in Sector-Partnered Contextualized Experiences

Interested?

Speak to your Arts teacher or guidance counsellor about more information!!!

Specialist High Skills Major

The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program allows students to focus on a career path that matches their skills and interests. Student success is about meeting individual learning needs. The SHSM program provides a customized and enhanced learning option for students.

Students must be in grade 11 or 12 to participate in the program, however, recruitment and registration is in Grade 10. Specialist High Skills Major Programs in the high skills fields are great for students who want to take an apprenticeship, attend college or university or enter the workforce. DDSB offers programs in 11 different sectors, located at various secondary schools:

Agriculture
Arts and Culture
Business
Construction
Energy
Environment
Health and Wellness
Hospitality and Tourism
Information and Communications Technology
Sports
Transportation

Enrol in the program

The SHSM program includes a variety of job sectors and apprenticeships available at each secondary school. Choose a job sector or apprenticeship that interests you and then tailor your courses accordingly. Talk with your school Principal, Guidance Department Head, or Student Success Leader to enrol in Grade 10.

Program benefits

The SHSM program helps you:

Develop specialized knowledge and skills
Participate in enhanced experiential learning and activities
Customize your schooling to meet your skills and interests
Earn credits that can transfer to post-secondary education
Identify, explore and refine your career goals
Develop education and career connections through cooperative learning (mandatory 2 credits)