Show Me The Money!! Thinking about scholarships and post-secondary education? Grade 12 families can check out the available resources in the PowerLearn Career Education pages for tips, guidance on various search engines, and featured scholarships. Don't want to miss out on any scholarship news? Sign-up for "notifications" in the Career Education pages to stay up to date. If you need [...]
Westmount High School Families: For future post-secondary students, students who require on-going supports and/or accommodations in the post-secondary institutions, please review the following information: Question: I had accommodations in high school. How do I get accommodations at university? Students must register with Accessibility Services by submitting a request with Student Services and be prepared to share appropriate documentation of disability. [...]
Please be reminded that there are many resources and up to date information in the Career Education pages of Power Learn to support the post-secondary application process. Instructions are available on how to set-up an Apply Alberta account for Alberta post-secondary institutions, Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) for institutions in Ontario, MyPass and more. Additional resources are available regarding scholarships, [...]
Hi WCS Students! Are you interested in STEM subjects? Do you want to learn more about careers and programs in STEM, gain valuable research experience, participate in competitions, and more surrounding the subjects you love? Well, you're in luck! The STEM Fellowship is a Canada-wide organization that equips students with skills in inquiry, data analytics, and scientific communication by hosting a [...]
Exam only: If you are interested in writing an AP exam in May without taking the class you must register with Mrs. Jansen by October 15, 2020. To register for exam only, please see Mrs. Kinniburgh in the main office prior to October 15. Once you have registered through the main office, students will need to log in or sign [...]
Advanced Placement (AP) information for High School students: AP Exam Calendar: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/exam-calendar In class AP: AP information has been communicated to Term 1 AP students via their AP teacher. All Term 1 AP students must ensure they join their teachers AP classroom page by acquiring the join code from their teacher. This is the only way that an exam will [...]
All students who will be attending post-secondary in the fall must order their final transcript from Alberta Education via MyPass. You may go into MyPass and order your Official Transcript now, and also view and print your Detailed Academic Report. **IMPORTANT** You will see a section that allows you to order a transcript now, but not send it until the 17th [...]
Dear Students and Parents, We regret to announce the cancellation of the Purdy's Chocolate Grad Fundraiser. If you have already passed in an order it will be discarded, and all cheques will be voided and shredded. At this time, we have no further Grad 2020-related information to share. We will keep you posted in the coming weeks. Go to Health Updates Page [...]
The Alberta High School Mathematics Competition (AHSMC) – First Round, is a very difficult contest taken this year by 597 students in Alberta. It is the stepping stone to the more prestigious Mathematics Olympiad team and opens doors for summer immersion camps for high ranking students. We have had a number of students who have participated in this contest over [...]
Wednesday, November 27, 2019, Grade 8 and 9 current Westmount students and their families, as well as students aspiring to attend Westmount Senior High School, are invited to attend our High School Open House. The evening will provide an overview of our high school program, with opportunities to hear from our students and parents about “Why Westmount?” In addition, participants will [...]
Grade 9 Ottawa and Washington D.C. Trip In June 2020, WCS will be offering a grade 9 trip that will allow grade nine's to explore the national capitals of both Canada and the United States. This six-day trip will start in Ottawa where students will experience the House of Commons, significant museums, the National art gallery, and the architecture and people [...]
The MyBluePrint Presentation scheduled for September 19, 2019, has been postponed. Please stay tuned for the new date and time. Presentation Description Below Grade 9-12 families, please join us in the Mid-High Learning Commons for a presentation on My BluePrint. As of August 30, 2019, the WCS account with Career Cruising is closed. Please note that all student data that [...]
