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Business & Computersat Sinclair

Accounting, International Business, Marketing, Management, Entrepreneurship, Law, Economics, Computer Studies, High Skills Major, Information Technology, DECA, Ivey Competitions, Business Advisory Council of Durham, Summer Company

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Typical Business Student Profile

• Interested in Business and Industry• Want to further develop leadership skills• Interested in pursing a career in accounting,

international business, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, law, economics or computer science

• Enthusiastic approach to teamwork, skill development and network development

• Willing to take risks and work beyond the classroom through experiential learning opportunities

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Business & Computer Pathways

Gr 9 – Information Technology (TIJ 1O1)

Gr 10 - Information Technology (BTT 2O1), Intro to Business (BBI 2O1) and Computer Science (ISC 2O1) familiarizes students with all the senior level courses. Gr 11 – Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Law, Marketing, Information Technology, Economics, Computer ScienceGr 12–Business Leadership, Economics, International Business, Accounting, Law, Entrepreneurship, Computer Science

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A.I.M.E. High

Durham DSB and Sinclair Secondary School Business Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

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Specialist High Skills Major 5 Components

Essential Skills via a 2 credit

Co-op

Bundle of Credits

(8-10 credits)

Certifications and Training

Programs

Experiential Learning &

Career Exploration

“Reach Ahead” Experiences

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Bundle of Credits

Co-op is also required. Co-op may be taken in during the semester or in the summer of grade 10 or 11

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CLA’s

Contextualized Learning Activities (CLAs)in Math and English:• Enable students to connect course

learning to their SHSM sector• CLAs are based on curriculum

expectations from required courses• One or more CLAs totaling a minimum

of six hours must be incorporated into each required English and Math course

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A.I.M.E. High Certifications/Training

Grade 11 and 12 SHSM Students:• Service Excellence Certification• General WHMIS Certification• Standard CPR / First Aid / AED Certification• Business Leadership Training• Counterfeit Detection Certification• Myers-Briggs Personality Inventory Training• DECA & Ivey School of Business Competitions• Summer Company (start your own business)

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Cooperative Education

Each SHSM pathway requires that

students complete a minimum of two

credits in cooperative education, linked

to business.

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Opportunities for students to experience

their selected post secondary pathway

may include:• Attending lectures at Rotman School

of Management or Ivey School of Business• Attending a campus tours • Participating in conferences, events and

competitions (DECA)• Receiving a dual credit • Learning through relevant guest speakers

Reach Ahead Opportunities

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Recording Student Achievement of SHSM Components

• On the Report Card

• On the Ontario Student Transcript

• On the SHSM Record

• The red SHSM seal on the OSSD

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Lists Certifications

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Dual Credits

• Marketing students have the opportunity to earn a High School Credit and a Post Secondary College Credit at the same time. They will receive a transcript.

• The course is taught by a Fleming College faculty member twice a week. The Sinclair business teacher teaches the remaining three days.

• The class also visits Fleming College to experience a day of campus life.

Why are SHSMs so Successful at Sinclair?

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• Students are exposed to all Sinclair SHSMs in grade 9 and 10

• Students are identified and can apply as early as grade 9

• Variety of Business options to engage students• Most High School Pathways are created with a

Business Teacher or Guidance SHSM specialist• The BOH 4M2 course delivers all the

certifications and CLAs• Super collaboration of Co-op, Guidance and

Business Department staff

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DECA SINCLAIR

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What is DECA?

A business club that meets weekly

Students explore applications of real-life business situations through case studies

Enhances communication, teamwork and presentation skills

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600 STUDENTS WILL ATTEND

THE REGIONAL COMPETITION AT SINCLAIR IN NOVEMBER

5000 STUDENTS WILL ATTEND THE PROVINCIALS IN TORONTO

THIS FEBRUARY!

Competitions

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Last year many Universities were present – all are offering co-op programs in business!

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As well as business organizations.

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The Award Ceremony was second to none!

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For more information about Sinclair

Business Programs contact

Mrs. Lee