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Central Peel Secondary School
(9-12; ESL; Regional Program – Advanced
Placement, Strings; SHSM - Business)
32 Kennedy Road North
Brampton
L6V 1X4
Tel: 905-451-0432
Fax: 905-451-4763
Highlights:
Website:
centralpeelss.peelschools.org
 Diverse student population enhances school life and
actively contributes to curricular and extracurricular
programs
Principal:
Lawrence DeMaeyer
 Regional Advanced Placement program which offers highly
motivated students an opportunity to earn university credits
while still in high school
Vice-Principals:
John Chalmers
Cathy Darmanin
 Regional Strings Orchestral program provides students the
opportunity to study a stringed instrument (Violin, Viola,
Cello or Bass), during their high school career
 A unique play centre staffed by child development and
parenting students
Field Office/
Family of Schools:
North/Central Peel
 Community tutoring and “Counting on You” programs to
support literacy and numeracy development
Superintendent:
Hazel Mason
 SHSM in Business
Trustees:
David Green
Steve Kavanagh
 Member of the Queen/Kennedy Community Team and YES
program to support a safe school environment
Student Population: 1,150
School Colours:
Green and yellow
Sports Team:
Griffins
 ESL/ELD programming and newcomer orientation
 Strong focus on Instructional Technology to support Student
Success
More about Central Peel:
Central Peel Secondary School is proud of its dedicated and
highly qualified staff and the variety of programs it offers which are
aimed at maximizing student potential. Teachers are committed to
meeting the needs of each student in a caring, equitable and
understanding environment.
Central Peel participates in the Peel District School Board
initiative of Character Education in every aspect of school
community life. The school encourages respect for individuality
and a positive self-image. Staff assist students in developing
leadership skills that will maximize their potential as independent
learners and thinkers as well as active citizens in the community.
Central Peel offers a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Program
in Business which allows students to customize their high school
experiences to suit their interests and talents.
Central Peel Secondary
COURSES
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (REGIONAL PROGRAM) - Annual Regional Program Fee
Studio Art
English AP
English Language AP (Exam offered)
Core French AP
French Language AP
Issues in Canadian Geography AP
Human Geography (Exam offered)
Economics
Anthropology, Sociology & Psychology AP
Canadian History AP
Principles of Mathematics AP
Mathematics AP
Science AP
Biology AP
Chemistry AP
Physics AP (Exam offered)
Grade 12
AVI 3M9
ENG 1D9
ENG 2D9
FSF 1D9
FSF 2D9
ENG 3U9
FSF 3U9
CGC 1D9
CGU 4M9
CIE 3M9
HSP 3U9
MPM 1D9
CHC 2D9
MPM 2D9
MCR 3U9
SNC 1D9
SNC 2D9
SBI 3U9
SCH 3U9
SPH 3U9
THE ARTS
Dramatic Arts
ADA 1O0
ADA 2O0
ADA 3M0
ADA 3O0
ADA 4M0
Music – Instrumental Band (Beginner)
Music – Instrumental Band (Experienced)
Music – Keyboard
Music – Vocal/Choral
Music – Guitar
Visual Arts
AMU 1O3
AMU 1O5
AMK 1O0
AMU 2O0
AMK 2O0
AMU3M0
AMK 3M0
AMV 3O0
AMG 2O0
AMG 3M0
AVI 1O0
AVI 2O0
AVI 3M0
AVI3O0
Visual Arts – Digital Media
AWS 2O0
AWS 3M0
Visual Arts – Photography
AWQ 3O0
STRINGS ORCHESTRAL (REGIONAL PROGRAM) – Annual Regional Program Fee
Strings – Beginner/Core
AMS 1O0
AMS 2O0
AMS 3O0
 2 credit package
 Full year course
Strings – Intermediate
AMS 1O3
AMS 2O3
AMS 3O3
 By audition and/or recommendation
 2 credit package
 Full year course
Strings – Advanced
AME 1O5
AMS 2O5
AMS 3O5
 By audition and/or recommendation
 2 credit package
 Full year course
AMU 4M0
AMK 4M0
BUSINESS STUDIES
Introduction to Information Technology in
Business
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Financial Accounting
2015-2016
BTT 1O0
BBI 2O0
BAF 3M0
AMG 4M0
AVI 4M0
AWS 4M0
AWQ 4M0
Central Peel Secondary
COURSES
Grade 9
Grade 10
Introduction to Marketing
Info. and Communications Tech.: The Digital
Environment
Principles of Financial Accounting
– College/University
Organizational Studies: Business Leadership
Management Fundamentals
– College/University
Introduction to International Business
– College/University
Grade 11
Grade 12
BMI 3C0
BTA 3O0
BAT 4M0
BOH 4M0
BBB 4M0
CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES
Issues in Canadian Geography – Academic
Issues in Canadian Geography – Applied
Canadian History Since World War I –
Academic
Canadian History Since World War I – Applied
Civics and Citizenship
Travel and Tourism: A Geographic Perspective
The Environment and Resource Management
– University/College
World History Since the 15th Century
World History to the End of the 15th Century
Understanding Canadian Law
World Issues: A Geographic Analysis
Canadian and International Law
CGC 1D0
CGC 1P0
CHC 2D0
CHC 2P0
CHV 2O0
CGG 3O0
CGR 4M0
CHY 4U0
CHW 3M0
CLU 3M0
CGW 4C0
CLN 4U0
COMPUTER STUDIES
Introduction to Computer Science
Computer Science
ICS 3U0
ICS 4U0
ENGLISH
English – Academic
English – Applied
English – College
English – University
English – Locally Developed Compulsory
English – Workplace
Literacy Skills: Reading and Writing
ENG 1D0
ENG 1P0
ENG 2D0
ENG 2P0
ENG 3C0
ENG 3U0
ENG 1L0
ENG 4C0
ENG 4U0
ENG 2L0
ENG 3E0
OLC 4O0
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
See additional chart following course chart
FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Core French – Academic
Core French – Academic (Laptop)
Core French – Applied
Core French – University
FSF 1D0
FSF 1D7
FSF 1P0
FSF 2D0
FSF 2D7
FSF 3U0
GUIDANCE AND CAREER EDUCATION
Career Studies
Leadership and Peer Support
2015-2016
GLC 2O0
GPP 3O0
FSF 4U0
Central Peel Secondary
COURSES
Grade 9
Co-operative Education
Grade 10
Grade 11
COP 2XC
(SHSM only)
Grade 12
COP 4XC
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Healthy Active Living Education – female
– male
– co-ed
Personal and Fitness Activities – female
– male
Exercise Science – University
Large Group Activities
Recreation and Fitness Leadership
Outdoor Activities
PPL 1OM
PPL 2OF
PPL 2OM
PPL 3OF
PPL 3OM
PAF 2OF
PAF 2OM
PAF 3OF
PAF 3OM
PPL 4OF
PPL 4OM
PPL 4O0
PAF 4OF
PAF 4OM
PSE 4U0
PAL 3O0
PAD 3O0
PLF 4C0
PAD 4O0
MATHEMATICS
Principles of Mathematics
Foundations of Mathematics
Mathematics – Locally Developed Compulsory
Functions
Functions and Applications
Foundations for College Mathematics
Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life
Advanced Functions
Calculus and Vectors
Mathematics of Data Management
MPM 1D0
MFM 1P0
MAT 1L0
MPM 2D0
MFM 2P0
MAT 2L0
MCR 3U0
MCF 3M0
MBF 3C0
MEL 3E0
MAP 4C0
MEL 4E0
MHF 4U0 
MCV 4U0 
MDM 4U0 
SCIENCE
Science – Academic
Science – Applied
Science – Locally Developed Compulsory
Biology – College
Biology – University
Chemistry – College
Chemistry – University
Environmental Science – Workplace
Physics – College
Physics – University
SNC 1D0
SNC 1P0
SNC 1L0
SNC 2D0
SNC 2P0
SNC 2L0
SBI 3C0
SBI 3U0
SCH 3U0 
SVN 3E0
SPH 3U0 
SBI 4U0 
SCH 4C0
SCH 4U0
SPH 4C0
SPH 4U0
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
Exploring Family Studies
Food and Nutrition
Personal Life Management
Understanding Fashion
Raising Healthy Children
Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to
Practice
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and
Sociology
Nutrition and Health
Families in Canada
2015-2016
HIF 1O0
HFN 2O0
HIP 4O0
HNC 3C0
HPC 3O0
HSE 4M0
HSP 3U0
HSP 3C0
HFA 4U0
HFA 4C0
HHS 4U0
Central Peel Secondary
COURSES
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
HHS 4C0
HHG 4M0
Human Development Throughout the Lifespan
TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION
Exploring Technologies
Communications Technology
Construction Technology
Hairstyling and Aesthetics
Technological Design
Transportation Technology
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TIJ 1O0
TGJ 2O0
TCJ 2O0
TXJ 2O0
TDJ 2O0
TTJ 2O0
TGJ 3M0
TCJ 3C0
TXJ 3E0
TDJ 3M0
TTJ 3C0
TGJ 4M0
TCJ 4C0
TXJ 4E0
TDJ 4M0
TTJ 4C0
Suggested preparation should include SCH 3U0 and SBI 3U0
Recommended that student has successfully completed MPM 2D0
Graphic calculator (T183/84 recommended for MHF 4U0, MDM 4U0, MCV 4U0)
PAD 4O0 requires permission from a PHE instructor
Note: In addition to the listed courses, subjects in Business, Canadian and World Studies, French, Health and Physical
Education, Food and Nutrition, Drama, Visual Arts, Mathematics, and Science are offered with ESL support at the
Grade 9 and 10 levels.
Supporting English Language Learners (ESL/ELD)
ENGLISH AS A SECOND
Level 1
Level 2
LANGUAGE
ESL
English Literacy Development
SUBJECT SUPPORT COURSES FOR
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Dramatic Arts – ESL
Visual Arts – ESL
Introduction to Information Technology in
Business – ESL
Geography of Canada – ESL
Canadian History Since World War I – ESL
Healthy and Active Living Education – ESL
Mathematics ESL – Locally Developed
Compulsory
Science – ESL
Food and Nutrition – ESL
2015-2016
ESL AO0
ELD AOD
Grade 9
ESL BO0
ELD BOD
Level 4
Level 5
ESL CO0
ELD COD
ESL DO0
ELD DOD
ESL EO0
ELD EO0
Grade 10
ADA 1OL
AVI 1OL
BTT 1OL
CGC 1PL
CHC 2PL
PPL 1OL
MAT 1LL
SNC 1PL
Level 3
SNC 2PL
HFN 2OL
Grade 11
Grade 12
Central Peel Secondary
SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM)
BUSINESS
In order to meet the high demand in the coming years for quality skilled workers in the Business Industry, Central Peel
Secondary School is excited to offer this unique program. The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) at CPSS involves
students completing a package of 9 courses that meets the needs of all students with an interest in developing the skills
necessary for a career in Business. The Business Industry acknowledges and supports the program through certification
and appropriate industry co-operative learning placements.
The SHSM program includes the following criteria:
1. Complete a bundle of 9 specific courses (see chart below);
2. Complete Sector Certifications and/or training programs;
3. Participate in experiential learning and career exploration activities within the sector (e.g. co-op work experience, job
shadowing, job twinning);
4. Learn and document the industry Essential Skills and work habits using the Ontario Skills Passport;
5. Gain “Reach Ahead” experience connected to the student’s post secondary plans.
Apprenticeship
Major Credits (4)
4 total from a
combination of
Grade 11 and
Grade 12
courses
English
(1 credit required
except
Workplace
requires 2)
Math
(2 credits
required except
Workplace
requires 1)
Co-op (2 credits)
College
University
Workplace
Grade 11
BTA 3O, BAI 3E, BMI 3C, BDI 3C, BAF 3M, CLU 3E, CLU 3M
Grade 12
BAN 4E, BDV 4C, BBB 4M, BAT 4M, BOH 4M, CIA 4U, CLN 4U
ENG 3C, ENG 3U, ENG 3E, ENG 4C, ENG 4U, ENG 4O
MCR 3U, MCF 3M, MBF 3C, MEL 3E, MAP 4C, MEL 4E, MHF 4U, MCV 4U, MDM 4U
Associated Co-op Credits linked to a course in the Pathway Chart

SHSM students may complete credits from any pathway in combination

For additional information on specific SHSM program course requirements, see a school guidance
counsellor.
2015-2016