West Point Grey Academy School Profile 2019–2020
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stablished in 1996, West Point Grey Academy (WPGA) is an independent day school in Vancouver, British Columbia. 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.
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 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.
Academic Highlights 2018–2019
100%
Graduation Rate
100%
Postsecondary Acceptances
1%
Intentional Gap Year
Global Focus In 2014, WPGA launched the Global Studies Program, which takes a global perspective to social studies curriculum. The 2-year 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 as well as a Global Online Academy course.
Advanced Placement Courses
239
AP Exams Written
Advanced Placement Program
51
WPGA offers a wide variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, 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.
AP Scholars
Signature Programs for Senior Students • • • • • •
First Responders Medical Training The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Internationally Renowned Debate and Model United Nations Programs Local and International Service Initiatives Work Experience Placements Outdoor Environmental Education; Wilderness Pursuits
• Physical Education and Student Wellness Programs
Grading System & Academic Awards
Student Population
941 Students
540
JK-7 Students
Grades are reflected on school transcripts. Honour Roll = 86% average (all courses) Honour Roll with Distinction = 92% average (all courses)
Nancy Cromarty Director, University & Career Counselling 604-222-8750, x.1305 ncromarty@wpga.ca
Dr. Kel McDowell University Counsellor 604-222-8750, x.1306 kmcdowell@wpga.ca
Jason Parker Head of Senior School jparker@wpga.ca
401
Grades 8–12 Students
Stephen Anthony Head of School santhony@wpga.ca
University Acceptances 2011–2019 Canada Acadia University
Huron University College
Simon Fraser University
Bishop’s University
Langara College
St. Francis Xavier University
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Loyola Marymount University
Thompson Rivers University
Brock University
McGill University
Capilano University
McMaster University
Trinity Western University
Carleton University
Mount Allison University
Concordia University, Montreal
Mount Royal University
Corpus Christi College, British Columbia Dalhousie University Douglas College Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Trent University
University of Northern British Columbia University of Ottawa University of Saskatchewan University of the Fraser Valley
University of Alberta
University of Toronto
University of British Columbia, Okanagan
University of Victoria University of Waterloo
Ontario College of Art and Design
University of Calgary
Vancouver Film School
Queen’s University
University of Guelph
Western University
University of Guelph, Humber
Wilfrid Laurier University
University of King’s College
York University
Quest University Canada Ryerson University Saint Mary’s University
University of Manitoba
United States Adelphi University
Elon University
Northwestern University
Temple University
Amherst College
Emory University
Tufts University
Arizona State University
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles
Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences Oberlin Conservatory of Music
University of California
Babson College Belmont University Bentley University Berkeley City College
Fordham University
Olds College
George Washington University
Pace University
Georgia Tech
Parsons the New School of Design
Georgetown University
Pomona College
Harvard University
Pratt Institute
Harvey Mudd College
Princeton University
Indiana University, Bloomington
Purdue University
California Institute of Technology
Ithaca College
Carnegie Mellon University
Rhode Island School of Design
Keck School of Medicine of USC
Rice University
Santa Clara University
Savannah College of Art and Design
Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College Brown University Bryn Mawr College California College of the Arts
Central Washington University Chapman University Claremont McKenna College Colgate University
Johns Hopkins University
Lewis & Clark College Manhattan School of Music Mannes College of Music
Reed College
University of Rochester
University of Arizona University of California, Berkeley UC, Davis UC, Irvine UC, Los Angeles UC, San Diego UC, Santa Cruz University of Chicago University of Southern California University of Pennsylvania University of Washington Wellesley College Yale University
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Marquette University
Seattle Pacific University
Maryland Institute College of Art
Seattle University Seton Hall University
Midland College
Smith College
Dartmouth College
New England Conservatory of Music
South California Institute of Architecture
Duke University
New York University
Stanford University
Bristol University
Loughborough University Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
University of Sheffield
Canterbury Christ Church University
University College Cork
Central Saint Martins—Art and Design
Royal College of Surgeons
University College Dublin
University of St. Andrews
City of London College
Royal Northern College of Music
University College London
City University London
Royal Veterinary College
Durham University
Sciences Po
University of Bristol
King’s College London
Suffolk University
London School of Economics
Taipei National University of the Arts
College of the Holy Cross Columbia College Chicago Columbia University Cornell University
International
University of Brighton
University of Southampton University of Stirling University of Warwick University of York
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