Westmount High School

:" For the high school called "Westmount" in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada, see Westmount Collegiate Institute.

Westmount High School is a public secondary school in Westmount, Quebec, Canada.Location

Westmount High School is located near the corner of St. Catherine St. West and Greene Avenue in Westmount. It is easily accessible by the Atwater Metro, and bus #90 from the Vendôme Metro/Train Station.

Philosophy/Objectives

At Westmount High, students are encouraged to strive for the highest level of academic achievement in a variety of challenging programs. The school’s primary goal is to serve students’ needs, while developing their self-discipline and respect for each other. This creates a safe and effective learning environment.

Programs

First and only public high school offering Advanced Placement Courses. Comprehensive French program leading to a Bilingual Certificate. Classes for students needing support. Remedial and Enrichment programs. Elective subjects including Art, Music, Drama, Woodwork, Independent Study Projects, Business Education and Sports Leadership. Support Services

Peer tutoring Peer mediation After-school tutorials and intensive exam review sessions. Extracurricular Activities

Soccer, basketball, track and field, volleyball, softball, curling, hockey and badminton. Computer Club, Chess Club Dance Music Drama, Student Radio, Student Lounge, Student Council, Prefect Board Trips, travels. Parental and Community Participation

Parents are encouraged to participate in Westmount High School’s Governing Board, as well as in the Parent Participation Organization and Breakfast Club.

Notable graduates:

* John E. Cleghorn, banker, chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier University
* Leonard Cohen, poet, musician, writer
* Stockwell Day, politician
* Alexander Daniel Hamilton, businessman, President of Domtar Corp., former Governor of McGill University
* Alfred Powis, businessman
* William Shatner, actor
* Edgar William Richard Steacie, scientist
* Moshe Safdie, class of '55 internationally acclaimed architect.

References

* [http://www.emsb.qc.ca/westmount/ School history at the website of Westmount High School]
* [http://www.whoba.com] WHOBA a Westmount High School alumni web site
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/westmounthighmontreal/] WSH alumni web site

External links

* [http://geocities.com/stevecbrewer/index.html Westmount High School Old Boys Association]