Programming
West Toronto offered grades nine through 12. When first opened in 1972, West Toronto offered grades nine through thirteen. Grade thirteen graduation led to a Ontario Secondary Schools Honours Diploma. Grade thirteen was dropped Ontario-wide.
Special Programs:
- Monthly Social Justice Student Conferences throughout the school year involving the entire student body. These conferences are led by school and community members and focus on specific social justice themes.
- "Head Start" Course - English and Math preparation course for Grade 9 students to ensure strong literacy and numeracy skills in high school.
- Steps to University - a specialized course that allows students to earn a University of Toronto Sociology Credit (1st Year). The course is team taught by a West Toronto teacher and University of Toronto Sociology Professor.
- W-Pod - a self-directed learning program, facilitated by a West Toronto teacher, which allows students to use computers to complete courses independently and at their own pace.
- Technology Courses/Programs in: Business, Carpentry, and Culinary Arts and Hospitality (delivered in a newly renovated food preparation facility).
- Sports
West T.O. had 20 sports teams, including volleyball, basketball and soccer.
- Clubs
- Asian Club
- Tibetan Club
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