Welcome to Monsignor Percy Johnson
Catholic Secondary School
At Monsignor Percy Johnson Catholic Secondary School, our
mission is to develop students to their full potential academically,
spiritually and physically by providing leadership opportunities, a safe and
welcoming learning environment and innovative curriculum and instruction.
Pre-Advanced
Placement Program
Monsignor Percy Johnson is a community that allows highly
motivated students to be challenged in their ever-changing world. Our pre-AP program enables like-minded
students to study in an accelerated curriculum with other learners who share
their interest and passion, thereby becoming more skilled and knowledgeable in
their subject area. AP classes are
offered in Grade 11 and 12; this prepares students to write AP exams with the
possibility to earn advanced placement and/or credit in university in Canada or
Internationally, according to the mandatory requirements of the individual
university.
Overview of Gifted/Enrichment/Extra-curricular Committees.
Ø Participate in the various Best Buddies
activities both nationally and
internationally
Ø Chess club
Ø Participation in Social Justice Symposium at the University of
Toronto
Ø Participation in various organized, enriched programs at the
University of Toronto
Extended French
Our Extended French Program is a continuation of the
elementary Extended French Program, Grades 5 – 8. Upon graduation, students who have completed
a minimum of seven Extended French courses are eligible for the Extended French
Certificate of the TCDSB. The courses
taught in French will guarantee a high level of proficiency in the
language. Our students get to experience
French dining here in our own Classy Toronto as well as in Belle Paris. Bon appetite mes amis!
Specialist High Skills Major
Program
The
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) is a Ministry of Education approved Program
that allows students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector,
while also meeting requirements for their OSSD.
SHSM enables a student to build a foundation of sector-focused knowledge
and skills before graduating and entering university, college, apprenticeship
training or an entry-level position in the workplace.
BUSINESS SHSM
The Business studies SMSM is designed with a
particular focus on entrepreneurship, finance, accounting, retail, marketing, international
business, economics, management and administration or event planning.
HEALTH &
WELLNESS SHSM
The Health and Wellness SHSM is
designed with a focus on
health care, fitness, child care and family
services.
Students
in both grades 11 and 12 acquire the sector specific knowledge and skills
required to earn their OSSD with a SHSM red seal after completing the Ministry
required components. All SHSM students
gain sector knowledge through reach ahead and experiential learning
opportunities, along with cooperative education credits.