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…
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.
40S 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…
30S Concert Band
Students must have successfully completed course 20S to enroll in this course. Students new to Westgate must first pass an audition before enrolling in this…
45S Advanced Strings
Students in any grade who have string playing experience will audition for placement in the Advanced String Orchestra. Students playing in the Advanced String Orchestra…
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 contemporary,…
Concert Choir
This choir is an auditioned choral ensemble of 30-40 singers in Grades 10-12. Students will learn to sing at a high level. Students 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…
40S German
While students continue to grow in their use of language and cultural knowledge, students will also explore ways to continue learning German after high school.…
Prerequisite: German 30S40S French
This is the final of a six-year French program. It includes cultural information, oral presentation, discussions, lyrical analysis and short stories. Written, oral, reading and…
Prerequisite: French 30S40S Cinema As a Witness to Modern History
This course uses film as the medium to explore modern history, from 1900 to the present day. The course examines political and social histories of…
40S Psychology
This course exposes students to the major topics found in the field of psychology. Students explore the scientific methods upon which psychology is based. It…
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: Minimum of 60% in 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…
40S Essential Mathematics
EssentialMathematics encourages mathematical literacy. Students explore a variety of intersections between mathematical concepts and real-world experiences, including varied careers, money management, and daily living. Topics…
45S Calculus
Calculus 45S is a half-credit course that serves as an introduction to calculus. Topics include:
Prerequisite: Minimum of 60% in Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S40S 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: Minimum of 60% in Pre-Calculus Mathematics 30S42S Advanced Placement Computer Science
This course requires the writing of the Advanced Placement examination. A student who successfully passes the exam as prepared and evaluated by the Advanced Placement…
40S Computer Science
The course teaches intensive programming using Java. Topics include: problem solving, sequential and random access files, OOP programming language, recursion, arrays, and sort and search…
Prerequisite: Minimum of 60% in Computer Science 30S30S 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…
40S Physics
Topics include mechanics, fields, electricity, and modern physics.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 60% in Physics 30S40S Chemistry
Topics include atomic theory, kinetics, equilibria, acids and bases, solubility, and redox.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 60% in Chemistry 30S40S Biology
Topics studied include: Genetics, DNA structure, function and technologies, evolution, zoology and botany.
Prerequisite: Science 20F40F 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…
42S Advanced Placement Literature
This college-level literature course allows students to engage in analysis and discussion of literature in preparation for the AP exam in May. An emphasis will…
Prerequisite: Minimum of 75% in Comprehensive Focus 40S40S Transactional Focus
This course is focused on literacy beyond literature —It aims to deepen students’ understanding of everyday forms of the English language. It examines communication in…
Prerequisite: Literary Focus 30S40S Literary Focus
This course focuses on literary theories. The emphasis will be on analyzing text critically through: Psychoanalytical, Feminist, and Marxist lenses. Authors may include Atwood, Fitzgerald,…
Prerequisite: Literary Focus 30S40S Comprehensive Focus
This course will incorporate study of selected novels and other literary and visual texts with a variety of writing and public speaking skills to provide…
Prerequisite: Literary Focus 30S41G Christian Studies: Anabaptist History and Theology
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…
Service Credit
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…
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…
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…