HNC 3C1 Understanding Fashion
This course introduces students to the world of fashion. Students will gain an understanding of theories related to fashion trends and of how culture, media, fashion cycles, retailing, and social and environmental factors influence fashion trends and consumer behaviour. Students will use various tools, technologies, and techniques safely and correctly to create fashion items. They will apply knowledge of fibers, fabrics, and the elements and principles of design when creating and assessing fashion-related products. Students will develop research skills as they investigate topics related to fashion.

HPC 3O1 Raising Healthy Children
This course focuses on the skills and knowledge parents, guardians, and caregivers need, with particular emphasis on maternal health, pregnancy, birth, and the early years of human development (birth to six years old). Through study and practical experience, students will learn how to meet the developmental needs of young children, communicate with them, and effectively guide their early behaviour. Students will develop their research skills through investigations related to caregiving and child rearing.

HFA 4C1 Nutrition and Health
This course focuses on the relationship between nutrition and health at different stages of life and on global issues related to food production. Students will investigate the role of nutrition in health and disease and assess strategies for promoting food security and environmental responsibility. Students will learn about healthy eating, expand their repertoire of food-preparation techniques, and refine their ability to use social science research and inquiry methods to investigate topics related to nutrition and health. PREREQUISITE: Any university, university/college or college preparation course in Social Science and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies.
PREREQUISITE: Any university, university/college or college preparation course in Social Science and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies.

HIP 4O1 Personal Life Management
This course focuses on preparing students for living independently and working successfully with others. Students will learn to manage their personal resources to meet their basic needs for food, clothing, and housing. They will also learn about their personal, legal, and financial responsibilities and develop and apply interpersonal skills in order to make wise and responsible personal and occupational choices. Students will apply research and inquiry skills while investigating topics related to personal life management. The course emphasizes the achievement of expectations through practical experiences.

HPD 4C1 Working with School-Age Children and Adolescents
This course prepares students for occupations involving school-age children and adolescents. Students will study a variety of theories about child behaviour and development, and will have opportunities for research and observation and for practical experiences with older children. Students will become familiar with occupational opportunities and requirements related to working with older children and adolescents. They will develop research skills used in investigating child and adolescent behaviour and development.
PREREQUISITE: Any university, university/college or college preparation course in Social Science and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies.

Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12
			HFA 4C1 Nutrition & Health
		HNC 3C1 Understanding Fashion (2025-2026)	HIP 4O1 Personal Life Management
		HPC 3O1 Raising Healthy Children	HPD 4C1 Working with School-Age Children and Adolescents
		HSE 3E1 Equity, Diversity and Social Justice (2025-2026) HSP 3C1 Intro to Anthropology, Psychology & Sociology (2025-2026)	HSB 4U1 Challenge & Change in Society (2025-2026)
		HZB 3M1 Philosophy: The Big Question

Wallaceburg District Secondary School

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Equity Studies