Mississauga Secondary School offers a full range of courses providing all students the opportunity to obtain a secondary school diploma as outlined in Ontario Secondary Schools Grades 9 to 12, Program and Diploma Requirements, 1999.

Our school philosophy is based on four main tenets.

1. We value all students, and offer a wide range of programs addressing the needs of all students, whether their destination is the workplace, an apprenticeship, college or university.

The curriculum optimizes successful pathways to multiple destinations after high school. The variety of courses offered will serve the diverse needs of all learners, supporting student retention until goals are realized.

2. The latest technology is accessible for both students and teachers so that learning and teaching is enriched.

The technology programs include communication, transportation, hospitality, broadcast and cosmetology. Students have the opportunity to take courses in visual, musical and dramatic arts as well as the more traditional compulsory courses

3. Character education is included in every course we teach.

Character education is an important component in all of the courses taught and is embedded in our code of conduct. Our school embraces a culture of pride, respect and responsibility. Students are given the responsibility to take care of their physical environment and common spaces. Connections with family and community are valued and fostered.

4. We have a school wide focus on healthy active living.

Every member of the school community including students, teachers, administration and support staff, are involved. The staff model, support and participate in healthy active living.

Our school is a place where students want to be. They are engaged in their learning and want to come to school. A wide range of extra curricular activities is available and accessible to all students. Participation in extra curricular programs is encouraged.

Celebration of student success is evident on a regular basis throughout the school year. The staff of Mississauga Secondary School is dedicated to student success and are part of a nurturing, caring learning environment. We focus on the development of the whole student, supporting all students to realize their full potential as young adults.

There is a growing body of research that shows that physical exercise leads to academic and social success. Our school timetable is designed to allow for flexibility and maximum participation of all members of our school community. A variety of fitness activities and sports of both a competitive and non-competitive nature are available to individuals. The focus is on participation and inclusion with the underlying theme being, 'Be Fit to Learn and Learn to Be Fit'.

Graduates of Mississauga Secondary School will be well equipped to face the challenges they will encounter beyond high school, to analyze situations with critical thinking skills and to objectively propose solutions that benefit all. They will move on from high school with a positive attitude toward learning and healthy active living which will carry on into their adult life.