Academy School Profile 2018–2019

stablished in 1996, West Point Grey Academy (WPGA) Academic Highlights 2017–2018 E is an independent day school in , . WPGA is accredited by the British Columbia Ministry of Education and the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools and is a member of the Independent Schools Association of British Columbia. raaton ate WPGA’s vision is to be Leaders in Future-Focused Learning, with a mission of Shaping Lives of Inquiry, Action and Joy. Our Core Values, including Globally Inspired, Character Driven and Healthy ostseconary lacements Balance, reflect the school’s commitment to offering experiential programs that empower students to take action in their local and global communities and empower themselves to be authentic, live mindfully and prioritize wellness. ap ear Global Focus In 2014, WPGA launched the Global Studies Program, which takes Advanced Placement Courses a global perspective to social studies curriculum. The program includes a challenge project and symposium in partnership with the Liu Institute for Global Issues at the University of British Columbia; the rigorous academic program includes Advanced Placement courses in politics, economics, statistics and language A ams rtten as well as a Global Online Academy course (WPGA was the first Canadian member school in Global Online Academy). Advanced Placement Program WPGA offers a wide variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, A Scholars which challenge students’ learning and offer the opportunity for accelerated placement at university. AP classes at WPGA are of the highest calibre, and students continue to score a 4 or 5 on their exams, which they have the option to write in May each year. Student Population Signature Programs for Senior Students • First Responders Medical Training • The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award • Local and International Service Initiatives 943 • Work Experience Placements Students • Outdoor Environmental Education; Wilderness Pursuits • Physical Education and Student Wellness Programs 543 400 JK-7 Students Grades 8–12 Grading System & Academic Awards Students Grades are reflected on school transcripts. Honour Roll = 86% average (all courses) Honour Roll with Distinction = 92% average (all courses)

Nancy Cromarty Kel McDowell Stephen Anthony Tam Matthews Director, University & University Counsellor Head of Senior School Head of School Career Counselling 604-222-8750, x.1306 [email protected] [email protected] 604-222-8750, x.1305 [email protected] [email protected] University Acceptances 2011–2018

Canada Acadia University Huron University College Seton Hall University University of Northern British Bishop’s University Langara College Simon Fraser University Columbia British Columbia Institute of Loyola Marymount St. Francis Xavier University University of Ottawa Technology University Thompson Rivers University University of Saskatchewan Brock University McGill University Trent University University of the Fraser Valley Capilano University McMaster University Trinity Western University University of Toronto Carleton University Mount Allison University University of Alberta University of Victoria Concordia University, Mount Royal University University of British University of Waterloo Montreal Ontario College of Art and Columbia, Okanagan Vancouver Film School Corpus Christi College, British Design University of Calgary Western University Columbia Queen’s University University of Guelph Wilfrid Laurier University Dalhousie University Quest University Canada University of Guelph, Humber York University Douglas College Ryerson University University of King’s College Emily Carr University of Saint Mary’s University Art + Design University of Manitoba

United States Adelphi University Fashion Institute of Design Oberlin College of Stanford University Amherst College and Merchandising, Arts and Sciences Temple University Los Angeles Arizona State University Oberlin Conservatory Johns Hopkins University Fordham University of Music Babson College Tufts University George Washington Olds College Belmont University University of Arizona University Pace University Bentley University Georgia Institute of University of Parsons the New School of California, Berkeley Berkeley City College Technology Design Boston College Harvard University University of Pomona College California, Davis Boston University Harvey Mudd College Pratt Institute University of California, Irvine Bowdoin College Indiana University, Princeton University Bloomington University of California, Brown University Purdue University Los Angeles Ithaca College Bryn Mawr College Reed College University of Washington Johns Hopkins University California College of the Arts Rhode Island School University of California, California Institute of Keck School of Medicine of of Design San Diego USC Technology Rice University Santa Clara University Carnegie Mellon University Roanoke College Lewis & Clark College Chapman University Saint Mary’s College Claremont McKenna Manhattan School of Music of California College Mannes College of Music Santa Barbara City College Colgate University Marquette University University of Rochester College of the Holy Cross Maryland Institute Savannah College of Art and Columbia College Chicago College of Art Design Columbia University Marymount Manhattan School of the Art Institute of College Cornell University Chicago Midland College Dartmouth College Seattle Pacific University New England Duke University Seattle University Conservatory of Music Elon University Smith College New York University Emory University South California Institute of Northwestern University Architecture

International Canterbury Christ Church Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University College Cork University of St. Andrews University University University College Dublin University of Stirling Central Saint Martins—Art Royal Northern College of University College London University of Warwick and Design Music University of Brighton University of York City of London College Royal Veterinary College University of Bristol City University London Sciences Po University of Edinburgh Durham University Suffolk University University of Manchester King’s College London Taipei National University of University of Nottingham London School of Economics the Arts University of Sheffield Loughborough University The Chinese University of Hong Kong University of Southampton

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