Students may earn a credit for work done in the community. Students are limited to 1 credit within the 34 credits required for a Westgate…
Courses
Staff at Westgate strive to provide students with an excellent education, and we wish for students to develop academically, spritually, physically and emotionally during their time with us. We encourage students to be involed in our co-curricular programs and to take classes in a wide range of subject areas. Grade 9 and 10 students must select 10 credits. Grade 11 students are expected to take a minimum of nine credits per year and Grade 12 students a minimum of eight credits.
Keyboarding (early morning) 25S
The primary goal of this course is to have students develop proficiency using a computer keyboard (specifically, touch-typing accurately at 25 words per minute). Components…
30S Visual Arts
The overall goal of the program is to develop students’ ability to represent and express their ideas through visual arts. Students will develop and apply…
Senior Strings (open to students in Grade 7-12)
This class is open to students in grades 7-12 who have at least 3+ years of private lessons on their instrument (violin, viola, cello, bass).…
Beginner Strings (open to students in Grade 7-12)
This class is open to students in grade 7-12. It is once per week after school, Thursdays 3:30-4:30pm Students will choose a string instrument (violin,…
Senior Jazz Band (Grade 10, 11 and 12)
This is an elite and demanding ensemble which includes trumpets, trombones, saxes and rhythm section, for students who are also members of the Senior Concert…
30S Concert Band
Students must have successfully completed course 10S to enroll in this course. Students new to Westgate must first pass an audition before enrolling in this…
Vocal Jazz
This choir is an auditioned, high level, small choral ensemble of Grade 11 and 12 students. The repertoire for this ensemble is a mixture of…
Concert Choir
This choir is a demanding choral ensemble of 30-40 singers in Grades 10-12. Students will learn to sing at a high level, and are expected…
School Chorus
This choir is open to any Grade 10-12 student attending Westgate. There are no auditions. If you want to sing you are welcome. A student…
30G German
While we continue to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, this course has a stronger cultural focus. Through literature, media, and film, students examine…
Prerequisite: German 30F30S French
Expansion of French 20F including literature, poetry and articles by French and French Canadian authors. Emphasis on oral and written communication. Students are expected to…
Prerequisite: French 20F30S Physics
Topics include the nature of physics, mechanics, fields, waves and radiation. An emphasis is placed on advanced problem solving and engineering.
Prerequisite: Students need at least 60% in the grade 10 Physics unit or special permission to register for this class. Corequisite: Pre-Calculus Mathematics 30S30S Current Topics in Science
Current Topics in Science is a unique alternative to the three classic sciences offered in high school. Instead of examining several topics within a specific…
30S Chemistry
Topics include atomic theory, physical properties of matter, chemical reactions, gases and organic chemistry.
Prerequisite: Students need at least 60% in the grade 10 Chemistry unit or special permission to register for this class.30S Biology
This course involves the study of human body structures and functions. Topics studied include biochemistry, cell biology, and many systems within the human body.
Prerequisite: Students need at least 60% in the grade 10 Biology unit or special permission to register for this class.40S Accounting Systems
This course builds and expands upon the principles and concepts introduced in Accounting Principles 30S. Students will explore adjusting entries, merchandise purchases and sales, merchandise…
Prerequisite: Accounting Principles 30S30S Accounting Principles
This course introduces students to financial principles and concepts which are valuable in both personal and business situations. Students will explore the steps involved in…
30S Essential Mathematics
Essential Mathematics encourages mathematical literacy, the understanding of math in daily life, business and industry. Cooperative, interactive, and communicative skills will be developed for the…
30S Pre-Calculus Mathematics
Pre-Calculus Mathematics is theoretical in nature with emphasis on the mastery of algebraic skills in preparation for higher level mathematics. This course will provide experiences…
Prerequisite: Students need at least 60% in grade 10 pre-Calc or special permission to register for this class.30S Computer Science
This course will instruct the students in Java Topics include: variables and data types, input/output, multiple branching, looping, subprograms with parameters, strings, arrays and sample…
30F Active Healthy Lifestyles
These compulsory full-credit courses are designed to help youth take greater ownership of their own physical fitness, to encourage them to seek out activities that…
30F History
Students study the history of Canada from pre-European contact to the present, focusing on themes of colonization, British nation-building, and social changes under industrialization. Students…
30S Literary Focus
This course includes the in-depth study of both classic and contemporary texts. Students will analyze/produce many different creative forms (short fiction, poems, podcasts, visuals, etc.).…
Prerequisite: Language Arts 20F31 G Christian Studies: Christian Ethics
In our Christian Studies program, we remain grounded in our Anabaptist principles, working with students as their faith develops and grows throughout their time at…
Private Lessons: Voice
These lessons include voice development and ear training. Each student learns a repertoire of songs. Lessons are half an hour in length once per week.
Private Lessons: String Instruments
Lessons from professional private teachers are available for all string instruments including violin, viola, cello and bass. Lessons are usually given once a week, for…
Private Lessons: Piano
The Royal Conservatory of Toronto and/or Western Board of Music books are used as a basis for the lessons. These books offer the basic groundwork…
Private Lessons: Band Instruments
Lessons from professional private teachers are available for all wind instruments including flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba and percussion. These…