The subject area of Family Studies is incorporated within the discipline of Social Sciences and Humanities in the Ontario secondary school curriculum. Family Studies courses teach students a variety of fundamental skills, while allowing them to gain experience through a variety of hands-on, practical activities. Students are encouraged to work collaboratively in each course.

Courses offered by Family Studies and Social Science

Grade 9
HIF - Exploring Family Studies

Grade 10
HFN - Food and Nutrition

Grade 11
HPC - Raising Healthy Children
HNC - Understanding Fashion
HSP - Introduction to Anthropology, Sociology and Psychology
HRT - World Religions and Belief Traditions

Grade 12
HSB - Challenge and Change in Society
HZT - Philosophy: Questions and Theories
HNB - The World of Fashion
HFA - Nutrition and Health
HHG - Human Growth and Development Throughout the Lifespan