Business Studies: Your future, your world.
Business is everywhere: in our jobs, our finances, and our communities. It shapes our lives, our economy, and our planet. Understanding business is essential, whether you aspire to lead a company or simply navigate your own financial future.
Business studies equips you with crucial skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, preparing you for diverse careers from management to marketing. You'll gain a global perspective on business and learn to innovate and create your own opportunities.
This field combines elements from various disciplines:
- Math and Science for data analysis and strategic decision-making.
- Language Arts for effective communication and persuasive writing.
- Social Studies for understanding economic, political, and cultural factors.
Studying business gives you the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today's complex world.
Senior Business
Jumpstart your future with the Business Studies Program! You'll gain essential skills for high school, college, and beyond by exploring topics like accounting, entrepreneurship, and marketing. Develop critical thinking, financial literacy, and strong communication skills through real-world experiences. Discover your path to future education, careers, or even your own business. Get ready to succeed!
Cooperative Education
This course offers a unique learning experience that combines community engagement with cooperative education. By participating in real-world projects, students will develop essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership. They will also learn to apply their knowledge to protect their health and well-being, and to make informed decisions about their future. Through personalized learning plans, students will have the opportunity to explore their passions and tailor their education to their individual goals. We are proud to say that about 75% of our grade 11 students are choosing the great work experience opportunities through out cooperative education program!
Computer Studies: The Science of Computing
This course empowers students to become pioneers of tomorrow's digital revolution. By mastering cutting-edge coding and digital technology skills, students will build practical projects and explore AI, cybersecurity, and other emerging fields. Through a focus on digital citizenship, they will critically evaluate the ethical implications of technology and its potential to shape our future.
Senior Computer Studies: Your Launchpad to the Digital Future
Code Your Future: Explore Computer Studies!
Dive into hands-on software development and master core computer science principles. From cryptography to AI, you'll gain practical skills and use industry-standard tools. Prepare for university and specialized training, unlocking exciting opportunities in the world of computing. Get ready to build your digital future!
Technology
Get ready to build, create, and innovate!
Starting with the Class of 2028, every Ontario high school student will take a new mandatory tech course in Grade 9 or 10. This isn't your average class—it’s hands-on, project-based, and designed to help you figure out what you're passionate about.
What's it all about at FHCI?
This new course, officially called "Technology and the Skilled Trades," is a chance to explore real-world skills and jobs. You won't just sit at a desk; you'll learn by doing. Think of it as a try-it-out class for different career paths.
Here's a sneak peek at what you might get to do:
- Build items in a workshop
- Design projects using software
- Work with technology such as robots or 3D printers
- Create graphics, movies or animation
This course is all about giving you more options. You'll get to explore careers you might not have considered before, especially in the skilled trades where there are tons of job opportunities waiting. It's about finding what you're good at and what you love to do, so you can make a smart choice for your future.
Assistant Curriculum Leader of Business, Experiential Learning & Computer Science:
Polina Kukar @ [email protected]