CHSS Chronicle

Summer School Information

Summer School this year will run from July 9th to 26th from 8:30 to 12:30 at Mitchell District High School. Upgrade, make-up, credit recovery, and transfer credits will be offered in any course where there is sufficient enrolment and if there is a teacher available. New credit courses offered include 1 and 2 credit co-op as well as online civics, careers, and ENG3U.

Co-op is offered to studetns enrolled in SHSM in Gr. 10, 11, or 12 and students enrolled in OYAP.  Also, co-op  is offered for those students who only need one or two courses to graduate. Co-op runs from July 9th to August 15th.  

Students will be contacted only if a course does not run. Buses will be provided for students on main routes.

Students can obtain registration forms from Student Services and must be completed and returned to Student Services by June 11th.

 

Exam Schedule

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Math and science Enrichment Opportunity

The Ontario Science Centre School presents students with an opportunity to gain University Preparation science and math credits during an enriched semester at the Ontario Science Centre.  Students must choose three of the following:  SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U MHF4U. No tuition fees are required. Applicants are selected from a written application, recommendations from two teachers— one of whom must be a science/math teacher. Applications must be received no later than April 5th, 2012. For applications and more information visit www.OntarioScienceCentre.ca/oscschool

Course Calendar 2012-2013

The course calendar for 2012-2013 is now available. You can access it by clicking the "Course Calendar" link to the left under "Information and Feedback".

Exam Schedule

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Download January 2012

Photo Challenge: Mental Health

Did you know that Mental Health affects 1 in 5 youth? It covers issues such as stress, eating disorders, bullying, body image, and many more. Grade 11 Photography students were challenged to capture an image that represents Mental Health. Please view the photos and place a vote for the one that you like the most. The winning photo will receive a $25.00 gift card from the Health Unit!

Please note that all photos have been staged for the purpose of delivering a message. These students do not suffer from any disorders or participate in any illegal activities but have graciously agreed to model for the sake of drawing attention to the issue of mental health and how it affects youth. There has also been extensive use of Photoshop in these images.

View Photos Here

Vote Here

Wawanosh Trip

On September 23rd, Mrs. Durnin and Mrs. Williams took classes to the Wawanosh Nature Centre near Belgrave. Despite the all day rain, they had a great afternoon using nature as their classroom. They tested the water of the Belgrave Creek for its oxygen, pH, and nitrate levels. They measured the depth and width of the creek and its temperature (which was a little chilly!), and then the Grade nine CHSS students turned into "crayfish hunters extraordinaire." They did find other cool creatures too (mayfly nymph, dragonfly nymph) which indicated the creek was healthy.

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Art on Display

Everyone is welcome to come to room 102 across from the art room to view the grade 10 and 11 final portfolios.  The students have worked all year to build up a successful portfolio that they would need to get into colleges and universities in the visual arts fields.  Their works will be on display during lunch on Thursday in room 102 .. all are welcome.

Native Studies Field Trip

On June 1, 2011 Miss Hohner and four grade 12 Native Studies students, Rebecca Merner, Andrea Rowntree, Joelle Glanville, and Olivia Beuermann, headed north on an amazing field trip with other students from Avon Maitland schools.  We took the Chi Cheemaun ferry to Manitoulin Island. The highlight on the ferry was meeting television stan 'Mantracker'!  Once on Manitoulin Island, we headed to M'Chigeeng where we were welcomed by the Ojibwe community. We spent some time at the cultural centre, which included a visit to the art gallery, museum, and a drumming session.

The next day we spent the morning touring the local First Nations Community and visiting Wikwemikong High School where our students played traditional games with student's council and listened to an elder speak. We also made a second pit stop at Kengjewin Teg, another educational facility. The highlight of the trip was the hike to Dreamer's Rock which is near Whitefish First Nation. Young First Nation boys spend time at Dreamer's Rock on a visionquest where they are not allowed to eat or drink for four days and must wait for a special vision from their protector.

Friday, June 2, 2011 we were in North Bay and spet the day at Nibbising High School. Our students spent the day in a sharing circle, learning some of the Ojibwe and Cree language, drumming and dancing, and just interacting with the local students. We also enjoyed a special presentation by OPP Officer George Couchie. Officer Couchie is a member of out First Nations and he runs OPP education and training programs.  Friday night, teachers and students enjoyed a little bit of North Bay history with a visit to the birthplace of the Dionne quintuplets.

On the last day of our trip we visited Saint- Marie among the Hurons which was the site of Ontario's first European community. Sainte-Marie among the Hurons was the headquarters for the French Jesuit Mission to the Huron/Wendat people. The students had a great time exploring the reconstructed European village and the First Nations' village, including a wigwam and longhouse.

It was a long journey and a long bus ride, but we had a fantastic trip and learned a lot of new information about our history and our First Nations people.

{Photo Gallery} -Photos courtest Miss Hohner

Fanshawe Fashion Field-Trip

On Friday, May 27th, the grade 11 Fashion class travelled to Fanshawe College to learn about the Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising programs at the college and take part in fashion workshops. In the merchandising area, we learned about  illustration,  forecasting, buying, and we tried our hand at visual merchandising by pinning T-shirts to mannequins.

In the design area, students first created a concept board, and from that, a design for a particular celebrity. After lunch, students were divided into teams and created a fashion "look", and everyone enjoyed the fashion show before leaving for the day. Our school was particularly thrilled to win a mannequin for our class. He was carried very carefully to the bus by Sydney, Ashley, Rileah, and Shelby and will take up residence in room 109.

(Story and photos courtesy Mrs. Godkin)