Curriculum by Department

PSG - Social Studies

The Social Studies curriculum introduces students to the disciplines of history, geography, and the social sciences. In studying these areas, students become more knowledgeable, ethical, responsible, and globally aware. Social Studies 8 through 10 are required courses while the rest are electives. The Graduation Program requires a minimum of one Social Studies 11/12 course; WPGA only offers courses at the grade 12 level (for which Social Studies 10 is the prerequisite).

EXTERNAL COURSE POLICY - SOCIAL STUDIES

AP PATHWAY

Students can work towards completion of World History (Modern), Human Geography, Comparative Government and Politics, and Economics at the Advanced Placement level. Prerequisites vary, but all AP Social Studies courses require prior completion of Literary Studies and Composition 10 and Social Studies 10. Only students in grades 11 and 12 are permitted to take AP-level Social Studies courses. Students enrolled in AP courses can write College Board Exams in May at a cost of $153 per exam.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES RELATED TO SOCIAL STUDIES

Model United Nations. WPGA has a thriving Model United Nations club that organizes and participates in MUN events locally, nationally, and internationally. Many students involved in MUN are also participants in debate and/or public speaking.

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GRADE 8 COURSES

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GRADE 9 COURSES

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GRADE 10 COURSES

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GRADE 11 COURSES

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GRADE 12 COURSES

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Since 1996, West Point Grey Academy has gratefully resided on the Jericho Lands, the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and sə̓lílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation. Honoured to learn and play on these beautiful lands, we endeavour to be a leader in Indigenous education. In creating shared understanding and opportunities, we hope to help foster a more equitable society for all.