Father Michael Goetz Secondary School

Father Michael Goetz Secondary School (sometimes referred to as Goetz or abbreviated as FMG; Goetz pronounced as "Gates") is a Catholic school located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Founded by Ed King, it was established in 1987 (in its original location on Hollymount Drive) and in 1990 moved to the south of the city centre. The school was named after King's friend, Father Michael Goetz. Father Michael Goetz is the closest high school to the city centre. Father Michael Goetz is known for its exceptional sports teams, as well as the city's best technological education programs, including computer science, computer engineering, construction technology and automotive technology. Father Michael Goetz offers two SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major) programs, one for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and the other for Arts and Culture. Students The school has one of the highest populations of English-as-a-second-language students in the school district. Academics Students go through four years of schooling and the school offers a range of subjects at different levels of difficulty. The curriculum includes 13 areas of study for the 2020-2021 year in the arts, business, languages, science, mathematics, and technology. Father Michael Goetz specializes in technological education, including Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Communications Technology, Technological Design, Automotive Technology, Construction Technology, Woodworking, and Cosmetology. Father Michael Goetz also offers a robust Arts and Culture program including Dance, Music, Drama, and other specialized performing arts courses. Other programs offered at Goetz include Hospitality and Tourism, International Business studies including Accounting, Marketing, International Business, Entrepreneurship, and more. Goetz also offers religious studies including World Religions, Philosophy, and Christ and Culture. Goetz offers advanced English, and offers French, Mathematics, Sciences, and Canadian and Political studies. Goetz runs Political Science and Canadian Studies, Canadian Law, International Law, and Political Science courses. Father Michael Goetz offers a diverse set of courses for students to pick from.