As you would expect from a school situated in one of the world's great outdoor recreation areas, Whistler Secondary offers several programs of choice which are designed to meet the needs of individual students.

Flex-Ed  

The Flex-Ed Program was first designed to accommodate the training/study/work needs of all students, using a combination of on-line and classroom learning. The Flex Ed program is particularly suited to meeting the learning needs of elite athletes and aspiring artists who must be away from school for significant amounts of time to train, perform and compete. The Flex Ed program has also become a tool for students to individualize their programs and accelerate toward early graduation if they so choose. The program also prepares students for entry into Capilano College's Outdoor Recreation Diploma Program and the Outdoor Adventure Program offered by the Thompson Rivers University.

Smart Risk Program 

The Smart Risk Program is part of the school's culture and aims to raise student awareness and knowledge of the risks associated with outdoor recreational activities. Student leaders plan activities that promote having fun in winter sports and summer activities while also using risk assessment and management skills. These concepts are integrated into the science and physical education curricula. The program was developed by the Smart Risk Foundation in cooperation with its partners, the Canadian Avalanche Association and the Canadian Ski Patrol System.