Upper School Curriculum
The Liberal Arts program meets and exceeds the expectations of the Ontario Ministry of Education. All courses are college-preparatory and are at the advanced level. A credit is granted with the successful completion of a course for which a minimum of 110 hours has been scheduled. Many students elect to write Advanced Placement exams. Upon graduation, students receive the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
- Dramatic Arts
Each year, the Drama department presents the Middle School/Havergal Youth Theatre play, the Senior School play and the Senior School One Act plays in the Legacy Theatre.
- Guidance and Career Education
Guidance and Career Education program helps Senior School students develop learning and social skills with a focus on university and career planning.
- Languages
The Languages Department at Havergal offers courses in French, Spanish, Latin and Mandarin.
- Technological Education
Students learn the fundamentals of web design, video and multimedia production, animation and graphic design. Courses provide the opportunity to explore current industry-standard software, including PhotoShop, InDesign, GoLive, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Soundtrack, LiveType, Motion, Dreamweaver, Flash and Microsoft Office.
- Visual Arts
The Visual Arts program at Havergal provides an opportunity for students to experience the joy of the creative process and the acquisition of a variety of skills. The aesthetic judgments and skills that students develop enrich their ability to perceive and communicate ideas. Ultimately, students develop their creative and critical thinking skills and experience a sense of achievement and fulfillment through their studies in design, art history and studio.
- eLearning
As a member of the CIS eLearning Consortium (ELC), Havergal offers online courses for students. The CIS eLearning Consortium is a unique cooperative not-for-profit organization that provides exemplary online curriculum for the benefit of students in member CIS schools.
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