Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Specialist High Skills Majors let students focus on a career path that matches their skills and interests while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Students complete a bundle of courses and gain valuable work experience through Co-op. SHSM programs lead to all post-secondary pathways – university, college, apprenticeship, and the workplace.
 

Why consider SHSM?


This program enables students to:

  • Customize their secondary school education to suit their interests and skills

  • Complete sector recognized certifications to build their résumé

  • Prepare for post-secondary opportunities

  • Explore and refine their career goals

  • Earn the SHSM Red Seal designation on their OSSD


 

Stouffville District HS offers SHSMs in:


How to Apply

Students interested in careers in Health and Wellness and/or Business should speak to Guidance or Co-Op about our two SHSM programs.  The program starts in grade 11.

SHSM Application Form