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Notes on Translation
The electronic translation service on the York Region District School Board's website is hosted by Google Translate. The quality of the translation will vary in some of the languages offered by Google. Google Translate is a free service and currently offers translation in over 50 languages, although an impressive number, this does not capture all languages or dialects. The basic translation’s goal is to capture the general intention of the original English material.
The York Region District School Board does not guarantee the quality, accuracy or completeness of any translated information. Before you act on translated information, the Board encourages you to confirm any facts that are important to you and affect any decisions you may make.
The York Region District School Board is committed to parent, family and community engagement, and it is our hope that by providing this tool on our website that we are making our information more accessible to families whose first language is not English and thereby enabling better engagement in public education.
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Technology Department
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TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION, CAN YOU AFFORD TO LEAVE SCHOOL WITHOUT IT? |
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Technological Studies Mission Statement
To provide a safe skill based transition for students to pursue post-secondary education and to develop
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The Thornhill Technological Department has the following areas of study: |
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Communications Technology: |
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Communications Technology courses introduce students to the world of media and information design.
Students work with a variety of technologies including computer graphics, animation software, and video
production to develop skills as visual storytellers. The knowledge and skills gained will provide a basis
for careers in areas such as advertising, graphic design, and film & television production.
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Don’t miss a great opportunity to learn practical skill associated with the construction industry and furniture making. Students in construction courses experience framing walls, applying exterior choices, electrical wiring, plumbing, drywall, painting and roofing. Students in furniture making will design and construct useful projects to be taken home. |
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Upon completion of design technology courses, students are aware of the process of design and fabrication of consumer products, the design and construction of architectural structures, engineering principles in mechanical, hydraulic, structural and civil engineering, and consumer issues in safety. The responsibility of designing for improving life and the environment is stressed throughout this course. Students are also aware of the potential for careers in various design-related industries, and the roles of members of design teams.
Transportation Technology:
The automotive students are taught transferable skills that can be applied throughout life no matter what destination they choose for the future. The Transportation industry is one of the largest employers in Ontario giving student a variety of income potential. Problem solving, working with other students, reading schematics and flow charts and automotive systems are just a few of the skills that students will graduate with. For the students wanting to enter the automotive trade, an apprenticeship program is available. If you have any further questions see Mr. D’Angela.
Computer Technology:
Computer engineering courses begin in grade 10 with an introduction to computer hardware, networking, electronic circuits, basic programming and the control of simple external peripheral devices. The grade 11 and 12 computer engineering courses build upon these key areas to prepare the students for post secondary study in computer engineering, as well as for employment in a computer technology related field. These courses are great for students who want to learn more about what is inside a computer and how they really work.
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