Frequently Asked Questions
Click on the following links to find the answers to some of the frequently asked questions.
WHSS’s mascot is named MARTY.
Marty’s name is derived from a combination of letters for Mount Forest and Arthur
Frequently Asked Questions.
My child picked his courses for Grade 9, when will timetables/ schedules be available?
Typically, Grade 9 course schedules are sent home at the end of June. Official timetables will be available for Orientation Day (Wednesday Sept 1)
What are e-Learning Courses?
e-Learning courses are intended to provide another opportunity to students who are unable to get a course they want or need from their own school.
All Ontario students are expected to complete 2 online eLearning courses to graduate high school. Parents can complete an "opt-out" form to eliminate this requirement. For the "opt-out" form click HERE
How do I count volunteer hours?
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.
Is there Auto-shop class?
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.
If my son/daughter takes Locally Developed/ Essentials level classes, do they get a different diploma?
All students in either the Destreamed or Essential pathway (or any combination of courses) will graduate with the EXACT SAME DIPLOMA.
How do I book a guidance appointment?
Find the link that is sent out to you on your ugcloud email every Monday
Click on the "BOOK AN APPOINTMENT" button on the school website
Come to the office in-person
Email your Guidance Counsellor, Social Worker, SHSM Lead teacher, Credit recovery or Student Success teacher.
What is Grade 9 camp?
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.
How many students attend WHSS?
Approximately 450 students
How many grade 9s students go to WHSS?
Approximately 115 grade 9s
How do I ask a question?
Email Mrs. Shelley Bell, shelley.bell@ugdsb.on.ca or call 519-323-3430 x227