Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: My child picked his courses for grade 9, when will timetables/ schedules be available?
A: Typically, grade 9 course schedules are sent home at the end of June. Official timetables will be available for Orientation Day (Wednesday Sept 1)

Q: If my son/daughter takes Essential level classes, do they get a different diploma?
A: All students in either the Academic, Applied or Essential pathway (or any combination of courses) will graduate with the EXACT SAME DIPLOMA. 

Q: How do I count volunteer hours?
A:

  • Starting in July (after you graduate Grade 8), any volunteer hours you complete, get your supervisor to sign the paper form (available on the WHSS website under GUIDANCE).
  • Hand in your completed paper form to the WHSS main office as soon as you complete a job, even if you don’t have all 40 hours.
  • Don’t stop volunteering at the mandatory 40 hours; there are scholarship opportunities; experience building skills for resumes and of course the benefits of volunteering service in your community.

Q: How many students attend WHSS?
A: Approximately 450 students

Q: How many grade 9s go to WHSS?
A: Approximately 115 grade 9s

Q: Is there Auto-shop class?
A: Although there is not an auto shop, WHSS has excellent partnerships with the Auto shops/Garages in our communities to offer 2-credit and all-day co-op work experiences in grades 11 and 12. 
We also offer Dual-credit opportunities where students can attend Conestoga in their grade 12 year to earn both high school & college credit in various Auto programs such as Automotive Service Technician(Mechanic) or Truck & Coach.

Q: What is grade 9 camp?
A: For more than a decade (in non-pandemic times) WHSS has taken all grade 9s along with Link Crew Leaders (gr 11 & 12) and teachers to overnight camp for 3 days to allow all new wolverines to trust, get to know each other and build relationships with peers and teachers outside of the school

Q: What is the WHSS Mascot?
A:    WHSS’s mascot is named Marty. Marty’s name is derived from a combination of letters for Mount Forest and Arthur.