Class Website:
https://jlmillar.wixsite.com/gbdss
Learning Platform: D2L Brightspace
https://scdsb.elearningontario.ca/d2l/home
Course Information:
Grade 9
TXJ101
1 credit, Open, Prerequisite: None
This exploratory course introduces students to concepts and skills related to hairstyling and aesthetics, including hair, nail and skin care applications. Students will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues and will begin to explore secondary and post-secondary pathways leading to careers in the field.
Grade 10
TXJ201
1 credit, Open, Prerequisite: None
This course presents hairstyling, make-up and nail care techniques from a salon/spa perspective. Through a variety of school and community-based activities, students learn fundamental skills in hairstyling, giving manicures and facials and providing hair/scalp analyzes and treatments. Students also consider related environmental and societal issues and explore secondary and post-secondary pathways leading to careers in the field of hairstyling and aesthetics.
Grade 11
TXJ3E1
Workplace, 1 credit; TXJ3E2 - Workplace, 2 credits, Prerequisite: None
This course enables students to develop knowledge and skills in cosmetology and offers a variety of applications that will equip students to provide services for a diverse clientele. Students will identify trends in the hairstyling and aesthetics industry, learn about related health and safety laws, and expand their communication and interpersonal skills through interactions with peers and clients. Students will also consider environmental and societal issues related to the industry and will acquire a more detailed knowledge of apprenticeships and direct-entry work positions.
Grade 12
TXJ4E1
Workplace, 1 credit; TXJ4E2 - Workplace, 2 credits, Prerequisite: Hairstyling & Aesthetics, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
This course enables students to develop increased proficiency in a wide range of hairstyling and aesthetics services. Working in a salon/spa team environment, students strengthen their fundamental cosmetology skills and develop an understanding of common business practices and strategies in the salon/spa industry. Students expand their understanding of environmental and societal issues and their knowledge of post-secondary destinations in the hairstyling and aesthetics industry.
In the program you learn to do a variety of services like:
Flat Iron, Curling, Makeup, Special effects makeup, Haircutting, Beard trim, Hair Coloring, Roller-sets, Facial, Manicure, Pedicure, Paraffin waxing, Braiding, Eyelash Extensions, Nail Extensions, Shellac Manicure, Hair Extensions, High-lights, balayage, nail art, henna tattoos, and lots more.
Textbook: Milady Standard Cosmetology
We have client days four (4) days of the week except Thursdays. Thursdays are Mindfulness day every week.
The double credit course gives you the opportunity to provide services on peers and/or clients like hair coloring, high-lights, hair-cuts, eye lash extensions, balayage and other services in a timely manner.
Hairstyling and Aesthetics is a great hands-on classroom, it helps you bring out your artistic abilities. It teaches you about effective communication skills, and it is a fun learning environment.