Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs give students in grade 11 and 12 the opportunity to take a concentration of courses in a subject area that may not be available at their home school. These programs feature a combination of in-class and practical experience, with the benefit of specialized facilities, equipment and teacher expertise. Students enrolled in SHSM programs will attend the host school for one semester and then return to their home school to complete diploma requirements. Successful students receive a Red Seal on their OSSD.