Family Studies

Family Studies at Bayview Secondary School is a multidisciplinary subject area that encompasses: Food and Nutrition; the role of nutrition in health; the relationship between food and culture; human and family interactions and development; life management skills; various types of relationships and considerations related to raising and caring for children.

In Family Studies courses students learn about laws and policies that affect individuals and families in Canada and around the world. They also become familiar with theoretical perspectives and practical research that underpins our understanding of individual and family development.

All courses in Family Studies encourage students to develop critical and creative thinking skills. Students are given opportunities to deepen their understanding of relevant issues and to develop practical skills, including research and inquiry skills. Students are encouraged to explore a range of perspectives and approaches and to develop the habits of mind that enhance individual and community well-being and contribute to life long learning. 

Individual courses provide students with a foundation for a variety of possible postsecondary destinations;

College Programs

• Early Childhood Education
• Child and Youth Work
• Fashion Industry
• Food Preparation
• Human Resources

University Programs

• Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology
• Business Studies
• Education
• Environmental Studies
• Family and Child Studies
• Food and Nutrition Sciences
• Gender Studies
• Health Sciences
• Human Resources
• Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Social Work

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AP Psychology

The York Region District School Board has chosen our school to offer the Advanced Placement Program for students who want to challenge themselves with a more rigorous curriculum.  We invite all students who are willing to accept the challenge of a more demanding academic curriculum to consider enrolment into AP Psychology.  Although it is not a mandatory prerequisite taking grade 11 PRE-AP Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology is highly recommended for success in grade 12 AP Psychology.

The Advanced Placement Program (AP) is an international course of study written by university professors, which allows students to write standardized exams around the world.  Successful completion of the AP Psychology exam in May can earn credits or advanced standing at universities in Canada and abroad.  The biggest incentive for students enrolled in the program, is that they will be well prepared to meet the challenge of university courses.

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