WEST VANCOUVER SECONDARY SCHOOL WEST VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ABOUT THE SCHOOL West Vancouver Secondary School provides an environment where students are encouraged to achieve excellence in all aspects of life. The school focuses on personal development as much as it does academic development, inspiring its students to become responsible citizens and to have respect for others. The school oers comprehensive academic programs to meet the unique needs of every student. These programs give students the opportunity to grow intellectually, as well as socially. Students at West Vancouver Secondary School become empowered, life-long learners. CURRICULUM AND ACTIVITIES ABOUT THE LOCATION Courses Oered: Fine Arts, Business, Computers, English, Home With the North Shore Mountains as its backdrop, West Vancouver Economics, Languages, Mathematics, Performing Arts, Physical provides a dynamic combination of incredible natural scenery with Education, Science, Social Studies, Technology easy access to exciting downtown Vancouver. Outdoor activities are a staple in the area, with opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, Specialty Courses: Baseball Academy, Basketball Academy, Fencing and swaying suspension bridges for adventure seekers. During the Academy, Field Hockey Academy, Hockey Academy, Rugby Academy, winter, residents have access to some of the best skiing and Soccer Academy, Tennis Academy, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, snowboarding in the world. Downtown Vancouver is only a 20 Economics, Accounting, Fashion, Law, Philosophy, Carpentry, minute drive across the First Narrows Bridge, oering urban Automotives, Photography, Graphic Design, Animation amenities at a close distance. West Vancouver provides students with countless options for fun and excitement. AP Courses: Available Foreign Languages: French, Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish LOCATION FACTS Sports Oered: Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Soccer, Rugby, Population: 44,000 Volleyball, Swimming, Badminton, Golf, Mountain Biking, Track, Ultimate Nearest Major City: Vancouver, British Columbia Frisbee, Tennis, Curling, Gymnastics, Hockey, Skiing/Snowboarding, Airport: Vancouver International Airport (YYJ) Basketball, Wrestling Average Temperature Range: 3ºC to 22ºC Extracurricular Activities: Diversity Club, Amnesty International, Multicultural Club, Environmental Club, Newspaper Club and more SCHOOL FACTS Student Teacher Ratio: N/A Start Date: September ESL Oered: Yes End Date: June IB Oered: Yes Student Population: 1,400 Graduation Oered: Yes Grades Oered: 8-12.