Social Sciences

Our department offers something for everyone, providing learning experiences that last a lifetime. Whether your focus is on workplace, college, or university pathways, we have courses tailored to meet your needs! Our classes emphasize essential life skills such as communication, cooking, sewing, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Social Sciences & Humanities is a fun, hands-on way to learn, with engaging activities across all grades. Many of these courses also qualify under the SHSM Health & Wellness program, offered alongside our physical education department.

Unique Learning Opportunities

Students in our department gain practical and hands-on learning experiences, such as:

• Cooking in the Kitchens: Courses across all grades include hands-on cooking experiences, including Grade 9 HIF, Grade 10 HFN, Grade 11 HFC, and Grade 12 HFA.
• Sewing and Fashion: Gain experiential learning with sewing projects in courses such as Grade 9 HIF and Grade 11 HNC.
• Simulator Babies: Students in Grade 11 HPC gain practical experience caring for simulator babies.
• Pathways to Success: We offer introductory courses for Grades 9 and 10 (Exploring Family Studies - HIF, Food & Nutrition - HFN2O), workplace courses for Grades 11 and 12 (Food & Culture - HFC3E, Parenting - HPC3O, World Religions - HRF3O), college courses (Fashion & Clothing - HNC3C, Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology & Sociology - HSP3C, Nutrition & Health - HFA4C), and university pathways (Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology & Sociology - HSP3U, Nutrition & Health - HFA4U).

Student Testimonials

"I think this course is useful for teenagers because it teaches you important skills like cooking, communication, and sewing so that you can become self-reliant in the future." - Grade 9 Student

"I think this course is useful for teenagers because it enhances your understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle." - Grade 10 Student

"I believe students should take Family Studies courses because they teach you how to be responsible and take care of yourself and others, as well as teaching important life lessons." - Grade 11 Student

"My favorite part of the course was learning about adolescent development and the teenage brain." - Grade 12 Student

"This was a fun and informative class."

"Teaches you life skills and lessons."

"In my opinion, it’s probably one of the most useful classes I’ve taken."

"You get to learn and have fun at the same time."